Fela Kuti
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Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì was a Nigerian musician and political activist. He is regarded as the principal innovator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with American funk an
Kuti c. 1986
The Ransome-Kuti family c. 1940
Two of Kuti's sons are musicians: Femi and Seun.
James Brown was an important American influence on Kuti's musical style.
Seun Kuti
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Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known Seun Kuti, is a Nigerian musician, singer and the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun leads his father's former band Egypt 80.
Fela Kuti
…Kuti married 27 women simultaneously in 1978. His senior wife was Remilekun Taylor. His youngest son Seun took the role of leader of Kuti's former band Egypt 80. As of 2026, the band was still active, releasing music under the name Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. His…
Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 Orchestra performing at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011