Femi Kuti

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Born 16 June 1962.

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Biography

Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (born 16 June 1962), popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

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  1. Day By Day 2008

    Review of Day By Day

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Business as usual...

  2. Fight To Win

    Review of Fight To Win

    Reviewed by John Armstrong

    Fela Kuti's son takes Afrobeat into the 21st Century. Modern, funky and righteous.

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