Made Kuti

Omorinmade Kuti (born 26 September 1995) known professionally as Made Kuti, is a Nigerian afrobeat singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.[1] He released his debut album titled For(e)ward in 2021.[2]

Made Kuti
Made Kuti in 2019
Born
Omorinmade Kuti

(1995-09-26) September 26, 1995
NationalityNigerian
Alma materTrinity Laban Conservatoire
Occupations
  • Afrobeat singer
  • Songwriter
  • Instrumentalist
Parents
Relatives
FamilyRansome-Kuti Family
Musical career
GenresAfrobeat
Instrument(s)

Early life

Made Kuti was born to Femi and Funke Kuti on 26 September 1995.[3] He was raised in the New Afrika Shrine.[4] He learned to play multiple musical instruments including the trumpet, alto, sax, piano and drums in his childhood and started playing the trumpet at age 3. After studying music at Uxbridge College, Hayes Campus, he attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London which was Fela Kuti's alma mater.[5][6][7]

Career

Made Kuti started out his musical career in childhood as he played the bass and saxophone with his fathers band, Positive Force.[6][8] He started touring with the band at the age of 8.[9] He released his debut single titled "Free Your Mind" in October 2020.[4]

His debut album was titled For(e)ward which was released solo and as part of a double record titled Legacy+ alongside his father, Femi Kuti.[2] The album was produced by Sodi Marciszewer who had worked with Fela Kuti in the past and was released under Partisan Records.[10] Femi Kuti's Stop the Hate occupies the first 10 tracks of the album while Made Kuti's For(e)ward occupies the last 8 tracks.[11] The cover art is a portrait of Femi Kuti and Made Kuti by Delphine Desane.[12] The album was rated 7.7/10 by a Pulse Nigeria reviewer.[11] His music is described as a blend of jazz, highlife, rock, and reggae.[4]

Made Kuti held an event titled "An evening with Made Kuti" at the Terra Kulture Arena in Lagos where he unveiled his band named The Movement.[1]

He is the son of Nigerian afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti and grandson of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.[10]

Discography

Singles
Year Title Album
2020 "Free Your Mind" For(e)ward
"Your Enemy"

Albums

2021 - For(e)ward

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2022 Grammy Awards Best Global Music Album Legacy+ Nominated [13]

References
  1. Ihekire, Chinonso (2021-07-10). "Made Kuti Steps Outside The Shrine With The Movement". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. Honigmann, David (2021-01-29). "Femi Kuti and Made Kuti: Legacy + — multigenerational Afrobeat". Financial Times. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  3. Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2020-02-04). "Meet Made Kuti - The Next Afrobeat Star". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  4. Wilkinson, James. "Made Kuti | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. Bada, Gbenga (2020-03-13). "Here's what Fela's first grandson, Made has been up to in 18 months". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  6. Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-13). "Femi Kuti's son, Made, graduates from Fela's alma mater". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  7. "Made Kuti: Fela's grandson takes over". PAM - Pan African Music. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  8. "Femi and Made Kuti Announce Double Album, Share New Songs". Pitchfork. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  9. Okorie, Chika (26 September 2017). "13 fascinating facts about Femi Kuti's oldest son, 'Made', who's 21 today". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  10. Hutchinson, Kate (2021-01-31). "Different beat: how Fela Kuti's son and grandson are modernising the dynasty". The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  11. Alake, Motolani (2021-02-18). "'Legacy+' is a double dose of astute musicianship by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  12. "Femi Kuti, Son, Made Kuti release Joint Album 'Legacy'". Vanguard News. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  13. "Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
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