Biography
Femi Kuti is a Nigerian singer born on 16 June 1962 in London.
Early life
He is the son of Fela Kuti. He studied at Igbobi College and Baptist Academy.
Career
In all, 8 albums and one single are listed under his name between 1995 and 2021. From Femi Kuti (1995) to Legacy+ (2021), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as jazz and funk. The records note saxophone as his instrument. His recordings came out on Wrasse Records. Africa for Africa is listed among his notable work.
Recognition
Femi Kuti has received 9 nominations, including the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2002.
Public roles
He has served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
He is the father of Made Kuti.
Discography
9 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Legacy+ | Album |
| 2020 | Colours and Sounds | Album |
| 2020 | Fantasy Featuring Femi Kuti | Single |
| 2013 | No Place for My Dream | Album |
| 2010 | Africa for Africa | Album |
| 2008 | Day by Day | Album |
| 2001 | Fight to Win | Album |
| 1998 | Shoki Shoki | Album |
| 1995 | Femi Kuti | Album |
Awards and nominations
0 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | No Place for My Dream | Nominated |
| 2013 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Africa for Africa | Nominated |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Fight to Win | Nominated |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Nominated |
Femi Kuti on Social Media
Femi Kuti Photos
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Photo: Bruce Baker · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Tom Beetz @ http://home.hetnet.nl/~tbeetz/index.html · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Sylvain lasco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sources
- Wikidata (Q982872), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Carlos Fernández San Millán · CC BY-SA 2.0
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