Femi Kuti's Bio: Age, Mother, Wife, Children, Net Worth

Femi Kuti’s Biography: Age, Mother, Wife, Children, Net Worth

Suppose you are a Nigerian Gen Z or millennial and haven’t heard of the Kuti family name. In that case, it’s likely because you are not familiar with the essential Nigerian personalities who have come and gone. Femi Kuti is a vital figure just like his ancestors.

In the world of music and the field of activism, he has made a tremendous impact, going in his father’s footsteps while speaking the truth boldly without shaking.

Femi Kuti in 1971 – image source: Instagram/FemiaKuti

He is mainly known by most Nigerians for his pro saxophone playing skills, energetic performances, and politically inclined music that addresses major political issues happening in Africa and Nigeria as a whole, without fear.

This article will look at the inspiring story of this man and reveal the way he has maintained his father’s legacy over the years and made a name for himself.

Table of Contents

Femi Kuti’s Age

Femi Kuti (whose full name is Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti) was born on June 16, 1962, in the city of London, United Kingdom.

Femi Kuti grew up in Lagos. He lived and enjoyed life, benefiting from the privileges that came with his parents being famous. The name of his father is Mr Femi Anikulapo Kuti, a popular musician at the time, who was at the peak of his career.

Femi Kuti’s Mother

His mother, Mrs.Remilekun Kuti, was a homemaker who was not employed at the time. She stayed at home while ensuring that the children were well taken care of.
His education was undertaken at Baptist Academy and Igbobi College, where he graduated, before joining the band of his father, Egypt 80, at the age of 15.

Early Music Career

Femi did not attend any university. He followed his passion for music instead. In his father’s band, Egypt 80, he moved with people who could help him improve on his talent as a musician.

As he grew older, the progress and success his father achieved in music inspired him, and this made him follow in his footsteps, impacting lives through his music.

Femi took a bold step in 1986, he decided to create his band, Positive Force. The band was made up of people skilled in music. It was not long after the band was created that they started to entertain people, going on tours, and creating a positive impact on people with their music.

Rise Into Fame

Femi released his first album, “No Cause For Alarm”, in 1989, followed by several more albums over the years. In 1991, he released “MYOB”, before he later went on to release “Femi Kuti”, his 1995 album, which was also a hit.

Femi’s popularity rose after he released his 1998 album, Shoki Shoki, which was a banger. This album brought him fame. The lyrics were different. It was not a regular lyric, as it contained different ideologies that reflected on the corruption the Nigerian government was going through at the time, thereby opening the eyes of many Nigerians to the truth.

Femi didn’t give up on dropping albums; instead, he kept releasing more as the years passed by, building his fan base.

Social Engagement and Activism

Femi did not just produce music for the fame and fun attached to it. Instead, he maintained his father’s legacy. There were problems Nigeria and Africa were facing during this time. He used his music to address them. This enlightened many people.

His song lyrics spoke nothing but the truth, without hiding anything from the audience. Poor leadership, injustice, and unfair treatment of people were some of the issues he discussed, inspiring different Nigerians about what was happening in the African community.

Recent Work and Personal Life

As the years passed by, Femi continued to release different songs that reflected the state of Africa, making more Nigerians and Africans aware of the kind of community they live in.
“No Place for My Dream” and “One People One World”, released in 2013 and 2018, respectively, exposed the problems Africa was facing while also emphasizing the great possibility of a bright future for its inhabitants.