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Tag: Femi Kuti

The album cover for Journey Through Life by Femi Kuti is a collage of personal and historical photographs. It features Femi at various life stages, alongside images of his father Fela Kuti, family members, and musicians. Set against a bold green and yellow backdrop with traditional motifs.
Album reviews

Femi Kuti’s Next Act: Journey Through Life Balances Protest With Personal Insight

Tyler Bennet June 6, 2025 No Comments AfrobeatFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicworld music

Femi Kuti – Journey Through Life (Partisan Records, 2025) On his 2025 album Journey Through Life, Nigerian Afrobeat stalwart Femi Kuti turns inward, pairing his…

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The album cover for Journey Through Life by Femi Kuti is a collage of personal and historical photographs. It features Femi at various life stages, alongside images of his father Fela Kuti, family members, and musicians. Set against a bold green and yellow backdrop with traditional motifs.
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Femi Kuti Ascends to the Top of NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week of May 27

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2025 No Comments AfrobeatFemi Kutiworld fusionworld music

The album Journey Through Life (Partisan Records) by Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti claimed the number one position of the North American College and Community Charts…

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Fela Kuti - Photo by Bernard Matussiere
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Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions

Angel Romero February 27, 2023 No Comments AfrobeatFela KutiFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian musicSeun KutiTony Allenworld music

When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…

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Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Reveals 2022 North American Tour

World Music Central News Room March 9, 2022 1 Comment AfrobeatFemi KutiNigerian music

Femi Kuti, the eldest son of the iconic activist and Afrobeat founder, Fela Kuti, will tour North America in 2022. These will be his first…

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Interviews

Interview with Afrobeat Master Femi Kuti

Angel Romero January 26, 2018 No Comments AfrobeatFemi KutiNigerian music

Acclaimed Nigerian musician Femi Kuti and his band Positive Force are set to release their new album One People, One World in February 2018 on…

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Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Releases Video for “One People One World”

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2018 No Comments AfrobeatFemi Kuti

Acclaimed Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti will release a new album titled One People One World next month. The music video for the album’s title track…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Femi Kuti

Angel Romero August 7, 2016 1 Comment AfrobeatFemi KutiNigeriaNigerian music

One of the heirs of the genius of Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti is his son, Femi. Femi’s version of Afrobeat is the exciting new…

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