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Femi Anikulapo Kuti

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Femi Anikulapo Kuti, born in London on 16 June 1962, 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.

He grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos. In 1977 Femi chose to move to his father Fela from his mother. Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but unlike his father he differs in his religious views.In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album.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.

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 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 (Double CD) (2007, Wraase)

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