Femi Kuti gifted multi-million naira Saxophone ahead of his 60th birthday

The expensive saxophone, a Selmer Paris Supreme 2022, was acquired by the family of the Afrobeat legend in an effort led by his son, Made Kuti, sister Yeni Kuti, and a committee of family and friends.

Speaking on the reason for joining in the surprise, Yeni Kuti said the family needed to celebrate Femi, who puts others before him and remains hardworking.

Made, the third generation Afrobeat talent also spoke on his father’s selflessness. He said he could tell his father coveted the saxophone but will not change his old saxophone despite the glitches it has been having in recent times.

The 26-year-old Grammy-nominated artist revealed that he spotted the saxophone in the company of his father during one of their tours. From the look in his father’s eyes, he could tell he wanted the saxophone but would rather put his responsibilities before his wants or needs. “This as far as I am concerned is the award of the people, it’s bigger than Grammy. I can’t ask got more,” the joyous Femi Kuti said as he received the saxophone valued at over €8000 from his family on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the New Afrikan Shrine during the Father & Son: The Experience event.

Femi Kuti Has Been Performing Live At The African Shrine For 20+ years Free

Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (born 16 June 1962), popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician born in London and raised in Lagos. He is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and a grandchild of political campaigner, women’s rights activist and traditional aristocrat Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

Femi Kuti began his musical career playing in his father’s band, Egypt 80. In 1986, Femi started his own band, Positive Force, establishing himself as an artist independent of his father’s massive legacy.

Last night at the African Shrine while he was preforming he stopped to tell some Truth about the things he has done for the people and announce that he has been performing free for twenty years and more for the people ,this brought a loud cheer to the already buzzing crowd as he continued to perform some of his hit songs live.…

Yeni Kuti’s Birthday

Yeni Kuti, the first child of legendary Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, took to her Instagram handle to celebrate her 60th birthday today May 24.

 

The celebration dint stop there , Yeni was gifted a Brand New Car for her Birthday