Family Eulogises Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti 25 Years After Demise

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Members of the Kuti family have paid tribute to commemorate the 25th death anniversary of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Femi Anikulapo-Kuti on Tuesday, August 2 2022 remembered the late singer via his verified Instagram page @Femiakuti. He wrote: “25 years on, still in our hearts. I miss you more and more. The one and only Abami Eda #FELA. The soul of #Afrobeat.”

Hailing Fela as the soul of Afrobeat, Femi noted that he missed his father, even after 25 years of the icon’s demise.

In the same vein Seun Anikulapo-Kiti, also a musician paid tribute to the legendary singer who was also his father, who died on August 2, 1997.

Seun Kuti said, “25 years ago, you transitioned. Words can’t begin to express how much more alive you have become in spirit, as we continue to strive for the Africa you fought for. We continue to ask that you allow your light to guide our path. Ase!!”

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