Femi Kuti and son
Legacy +.
Legendary activist and Afrobeat originator,
Fela Kuti, used his music to lament social injustices and political corruption in his native Nigeria. Fela’s legacy spans decades and genres, touching on jazz, pop, funk, hip-hop, rock, and beyond. While this impact can be felt in Nigeria and the entire world, it also greatly affected Fela’s son Femi and his grandson Made, both of whom carry his legacy as torchbearers for change.
Legacy + comprises Femi s
For(e)ward. Both albums that make up Legacy + are steeped in the tradition of Afrobeat invented by Fela, but each also offers their own unique vision. Femi’s