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Femi Kuti
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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."
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