SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80

Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (born 11 January 1983), commonly known as Seun Kuti, is a Nigerian musician, and the youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun leads his father''s former band Egypt 80.

Since the age of 14, Seun Kuti, youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has carried the torch as leader of the legendary Egypt 80. In the decades since, he has boldly shaped his own path, honoring his father's legacy while pushing Afrobeat into new territory. A powerful saxophonist, singer, and activist, Seun fuses the spirit of revolt and freedom with irresistible grooves.

With 5 acclaimed albums that he made together with Egypt 80, including the Grammy-nominated Black Times, and collaborations with icons like Carlos Santana, Janelle Monáe, Black Thought, and Talib Kweli, Seun continues to electrify global audiences.  His latest, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) marks a pivotal moment in Seun Kuti’s illustrious career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and activist.

He’s not just preserving Afrobeat—he’s revolutionizing it. 
 

_{Pictures : courtesy of Django Music}