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Femi Kuti
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Participations

16
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8
Co-Performer
4
Songwriter
Bio
Olufela Olufemi Anikulakpo Kuti, professionally known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and activist. Growing up with his father, he took an interest in music and learned to play the saxophone at the age of 15 as a member of Fela Kuti's band known as Egypt 80. In 1986, Femi started his musical group known as The Positive Force and had his first musical break after the release of his debut album titled, "No Cause For Alarm."
Discography
Albums15
Legacy +
Legacy +2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
Stop The Hate
Stop The Hate2021 • AlbumTracks: 10
One People One World
One People One World2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
No Place For My Dream
No Place For My Dream2013 • AlbumTracks: 11
Africa For Africa
Africa For Africa2010 • AlbumTracks: 15
Day By Day
Day By Day2008 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Definitive Collection
The Definitive Collection2007 • AlbumTracks: 22
Africa Shrine
Africa Shrine2004 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Best Of Femi Kuti
The Best Of Femi Kuti2004 • AlbumTracks: 12
Fight To Win
Fight To Win2001 • AlbumTracks: 12
Shoki Remixed
Shoki Remixed1999 • AlbumTracks: 17
Shoki Shoki
Shoki Shoki1998 • AlbumTracks: 9
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti1995 • AlbumTracks: 10
M.Y.O.B
M.Y.O.B1991 • AlbumTracks: 6
No Cause for Alarm?
No Cause for Alarm?1989 • AlbumTracks: 8
EPs1
Legacy + New Africa Shrine Live Sssion
Legacy + New Africa Shrine Live Sssion2021 • EPTracks: 3
Singles17
Stop The Hate
Stop The Hate2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Pà Pá Pà
Pà Pá Pà2021 • SingleTracks: 1
As We Struggle Everyday (Edit)
As We Struggle Everyday (Edit)2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Na Their Way Be That
Na Their Way Be That2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Let's Do It
Let's Do It2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Politics In Africa
Politics In Africa2011 • SingleTracks: 1
Africa For Africa
Africa For Africa2010 • SingleTracks: 1
Dem Bobo
Dem Bobo2010 • SingleTracks: 1
Day By Day Single
Day By Day Single2008 • SingleTracks: 4
Traitors of Africa
Traitors of Africa2002 • SingleTracks: 1
Do Your Best
Do Your Best2001 • SingleTracks: 1
Fight to Win
Fight to Win2001 • SingleTracks: 1
Truth Don Die
Truth Don Die1999 • SingleTracks: 1
What Will Tomorrow Bring
What Will Tomorrow Bring1999 • SingleTracks: 1
Beng Beng Beng
Beng Beng Beng1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Blackman Know Yourself
Blackman Know Yourself1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Wonder Wonder
Wonder Wonder1995 • SingleTracks: 1
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