Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti popularly known as Femi Kuti is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Femi Kuti was born on 16 June, 1962 in London to Remi and Fela Kuti. Femi Kuti grew up in Lagos. His mother soon left his father, taking Femi to live with her. In 1977, however, Femi chose to move in with his father and became a member of his father's band. His mother who had played an influential role in his life died at the age of 60 in 2002.
Femi created his own band 'Positive Force' in the late 1980s with Dele Sosimi, former key - board player of his father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. His International career began in 1988 when he was invited by the French Cultural Centre in Lagos and Christian Mousset to perform at the Festival d'Angouleme (France), the New Morning club in Paris and the Moers Festival in Germany.
Femi Kuti is a father of six children from five different women.
Femi Kuti is a father of six children from five different women.
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti and his sister Yeni Kuti
Femi Kuti's sister, Yeni Kuti
Femi Kuti and Sahr Ngaujah
Femi Kuti and Wizkid
Beng Beng Beng - Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti with one of his baby mamas and his dancer, Bose Ajila
Femi Kuti and his ex - wife Funke Kuti
Fela Kuti and his children
Femi Kuti's children
Femi Kuti and his sons, Tumishe and Ayomide
Femi Kuti and his children
Fei Kuti and his son
Beng Beng Beng - Femi Kuti
Dem Bobo - Femi Kuti
Sorry Sorry O - Femi Kuti
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