Femi Kuti

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Femi Kuti
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Background information
Birth name	Femi Anikulapo Kuti
Born	June 16, 1962 (1962-06-16) (age 45)
Origin	London, UK/Nigeria
Genre(s)	Afrobeat, Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
Instrument(s)	Saxophone, Vocals, Trumpet, Keyboards
Years active	1978 - present
Associated acts	Egypt 80, Positive Force
Website	femikutimusic.com

Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (commonly known as Femi Kuti) is an award winning Nigerian musician, and the eldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and Remi, who had left Fela and raised Femi.

Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos. In 1977 Femi chose to move to his father Fela from his mother. Femi was part of his father's band.

Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs from his father in his religious views.

In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of U.S. musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his album Fight to Win.

In 2002, Femi's mother, who had played an influential role in Femi's life, died at the age of 60. Femi's 12 year old son currently appears as part of his act, playing alto saxophone.

Femi Kuti's voice is featured in the videogame Grand Theft Auto IV. He appears as the host of radio station IF99 (described as "playing a great selection of classics from West Africa, the US and elsewhere").

1 Discography
2 See also
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Discography

No Cause For Alarm? (1989, Polygram)
M.Y.O.B. (1991, Meodie)
Femi Kuti (1995, Tabu/Motown)
Shoki, Shoki (1998, Barclay/Polygram/Fontana MCA)
Fight to Win (2001, Barclay/Polygram/Fontana MCA/Wraase)
"Ala Jalkoum" (on the album Rachid Taha Live) (2001, Mondo Melodia)
Africa Shrine (Live CD) (2004, P-Vine)
Live at the Shrine (Deluxe Edition DVD) + Africa Shrine (Live CD) (2005, Palm Pictures/Umvd)
The Best of Femi Kuti (2004, Umvd/Wraase)
Femi Kuti The Definitive Collection (2007, Wraase)
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008, IF99)

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