On Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, Iconic Pioneer Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti Celebrates his 40th birthday with an exclusive soirée.
The Birthday anniversary was celebrated in style with friends, family, and colleagues in an elaborate exclusive soiree at the illustrious Fela Shrine, Ikeja Lagos.
The event was also aimed at celebrating his 32nd year on stage since he began performing at the tender age of 8. The event was themed, so guests “came dressed regally as the Gods and Goddessesthat they are.”
Guests were treated to Afrobeat sounds and Astonishing performances, spectacular bottle services, and the best selection of champagnes, spirits, and cognac.
Dignitaries and Friends from many spheres of life attended the event to honour the afrobeat legend. These include Nigerian celebrities such: Nigerian actress- Funke Akindele, Media Mogul- Sonia Irabor, Comedian – Bovi, just to mention a few!
About Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti
Seun Kuti was born on the 11th of January 1983, in Lagos State, into the family of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti being the youngest child at the age of five, Seun developed a passion for music, and by the time he was nine years old, he had begun performing with his father’s band, Egypt 80.
After Fela Kuti passed on in 1997, Seun Kuti being only 14 years old assumed leadership of Egypt 80 group. While still in school, Seun had to choose between a career in music and one in American Football for which he has an outstanding talent. The group issued an album titled Many Things in 2008. Sean Kuti & Egypt 80’s debut album was made available under that label.
Seun Kuti received an honorable invitation to the Industry Nite in 2014 when he made his debut live performance. On Jidenna‘s second album, 85 to Africa, released in 2019, Kuti made an appearance as a featured guest. In June, Kuti was interviewed about pan-Africanism, his own country, and music for the Polaris series in the Visual Collaborative internet catalogu.
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