Made Kuti thrills fans
Afrobeat musician, Made Kuti is sure ready to take over the music scene with this his unique voice and exceptional stage craft.
The multi-instrumentalist rendered a mind-blowing experience at his second concert with his band, The Movement.
The concert, which was anchored by Omo Baba, also had his protege, Kojah Kaze giving humour support to the delight of guests that included Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, Funke Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Edi Lawani, Sulaiman Aladeh, and Azuka Ogujuigba amongst others.
The show, which was packaged by FK Management with support from Trophy Stout, Lagos Inland Revenue Service, and Soundicty, also had guest appearances from Made Kuti’s regular collaborators, The Bandhitz and Cavemen.
Made’s heart-warming performances began after his regular collaborators, The Bandhitz and Cavemen had thrilled the guests making the night filled with a blend of Afrobeat & highlife. Performing songs from his debut album For(e)ward which include ‘Free Your Mind,’ ‘Your Enemy,’ ‘Blood,’ ‘Different Streets,’ ‘Higher,’ ‘You’ll Find,’ and ‘Hymn,’ as well as some unreleased songs, Made held guests spellbound and left them with something to always remember.
Made gave a sterling performance in two hours such that his father admitted he has come of age and is ready to take over the world. “His performance was electrifying and on point, I couldn’t be more proud.”
Meanwhile, Made secured his first award nomination at the All Africa Music Awards.
Made urged fans to go out en masse to vote after he was nominated in the Best artiste, duo, or group in the African jazz category.
The singer’s rave single, Free Your Mind, from his debut album For(e)word won him the nomination, which he says makes him feel honoured. “Honored! You can vote for “Free Your Mind,” he noted.
Made, the first son of Femi Kuti and Funke Kuti has been walking on a familiar and family path of music since he was young. He was a member of his father’s Positive Force band for a while after he graduated from London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2018. In 2020, he formed his band, The Movement, and has since been performing and headlining some gigs.
