Guide Note

The eldest son of Afrobeat music pioneer and activist Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti is a musician and human rights activist in his own right. Born in London in 1962, Kuti was raised in the former Nigerian capital of Lagos. He began his musical career in 1978 as a member of his father's band Egypt 80. Since that time, he developed his own sound and touring outfit. In 1994, he signed with the Motown record label and has collaborated with a number of U.S. artists including Common and Mos Def.

Fast Facts

Born: June 16, 1962
Full name: Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti
Years Active: 1978-present
Origin: London, England and Nigeria
Labels: MCA Records, Palm Pictures, Wrasse Records
Began his music career playing in his father's band Egypt 80
Formed his own band titled Positive Force in 1986
Collaborated with rap artist Common in 2001
Recorded vocals for Grand Theft Auto IV

Discography

1989: No Cause For Alarm?
1991: M.Y.O.B.
1995: Femi Kuti
1998: Shoki, Shoki
2001: Fight to Win
2004: Africa Shrine
2004: The Best of Femi Kuti
2005: Live at the Shrine
2007: Femi Kuti The Definitive Collection

Categories

Entertainment | Music | World Music | Activists | Politics

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Femi Kuti

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Article: Son Of Legendary Fela Kuti Carries On The Revolutionary Beat (July 18, 2007)
Album Review: The Best of Femi Kuti | Buy
Video: "Beng Beng Beng" (Time: 3:20)

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Ink Blot Magazine: "Femi Kuti Carries On"
Unicef: UNICEF Appoints Femi Kuti As Special Representative (2002)
allAfrica.com: Africa: Femi Kuti - The Man Behind The Music (2005)
Washington Post: "Femi Kuti, Getting Down And Dirty At 9:30" (2007)
NPR: Femi Kuti In Concert (2007)
Belfast Telegraph: "Femi Kuti: 'We Are In A State Of Anarchy'" (2007)

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