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Made Kuti
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Bio
Mádé Kuti (birth name: Omorinmade Kuti), is a Nigerian afrobeat singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He was born into the afrobeat dynasty to Femi and Funke Kuti, making him a grandson of Fela Kuti. Raised in the New Afrika Shrine and exposed to his grandfather's iconic style from an early age, Mádé started learning how to play multiple instruments. He joined his father's band as a bassist and saxophonist before releasing his solo debut album "For(e)ward". He has since released several other songs.
Discography
Albums2
Legacy+
Legacy+2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
For(e)ward
For(e)ward2021 • AlbumTracks: 8
EPs1
Legacy + New Afrika Shrine Live Sessions
Legacy + New Afrika Shrine Live Sessions2021 • EPTracks: 3
Singles5
Stand Tall
Stand Tall2022 • SingleTracks: 2
No More Wars
No More Wars2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Your Enemy
Your Enemy2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Free Your Mind - Radio Edit
Free Your Mind - Radio Edit2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Free Your Mind
Free Your Mind2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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