With a recent Grammy award nomination to his name, it’s no wonder that Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti is gracing a magazine cover.
The son of late music maestro, Fela Kuti is definitely doing his father proud by keeping the music genre alive and he is featured on the cover of the December edition of Mystreetz magazine.
According to Sesan Adeniji, publisher of the magazine:
‘With the success of the recent Felabration, it is crystal clear that Afrobeat music is indestructible. With its newfound love within more conscious youths across the music industry, who are infusing more of it into their music and lifestyle, one can simply attribute the success of this genre to the creativity and originality that enveloped its creation decades ago.
Among several artistes that have carried on the Afrobeat struggle after its creator Fela Kuti passed on, no one has done more to Afrobeat than Femi Kuti.
Against incredible odds, Femi has consistently been increasing the fortunes of the genre and breaking previously unimaginable grounds all around the world.
Since conquering the challenges of the early days and consequently shutting up naysayers and armchair critics alike with his unparalleled success, Femi has probably done more for Afrobeat than anyone can ever imagine.