Made Kuti Explained

Ọmọ́rìnmádé Kútì (born 26 September 1995) known professionally as Made Kuti, is a Nigerian afrobeat singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.^[1] He released his debut album titled For(e)ward in 2021.

Early life

Made Kuti was born to Femi and Funke Kuti on 26 September 1995.^[2] He was raised in the New Afrika Shrine.^[3] He learned to play multiple musical instruments including the trumpet, alto, sax, piano and drums in his childhood and started playing the trumpet at age 3. After studying music at Uxbridge College, Hayes Campus, he attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London which was Fela Kuti's alma mater.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Career

Made Kuti started out his musical career in childhood as he played the bass and saxophone with his fathers band, Positive Force.^[7] He started touring with the band at the age of 8.^[8] He released his debut single titled "Free Your Mind" in October 2020.

His debut album was titled For(e)ward which was released solo and as part of a double record titled Legacy+ alongside his father, Femi Kuti.^[9] The album was produced by Sodi Marciszewer who had worked with Fela Kuti in the past and was released under Partisan Records.^[10] Femi Kuti's Stop the Hate occupies the first 10 tracks of the album while Made Kuti's For(e)ward occupies the last 8 tracks.^[11] The cover art is a portrait of Femi Kuti and Made Kuti by Delphine Desane.^[12] The album was rated 7.7/10 by a Pulse Nigeria reviewer. His music is described as a blend of jazz, highlife, rock, and reggae.

Made Kuti held an event titled "An evening with Made Kuti" at the Terra Kulture Arena in Lagos where he unveiled his band named The Movement.

He is the son of Nigerian afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti and grandson of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.

Personal life

On 1 November 2023, Made and Inedoye Adanne Onyenso (now addressed as. Inedoye Adanne Anikulapo-Kuti) married in Lagos, Nigeria in a private ceremony held in Ikeja.^[13]

Discography

Singles

Year	Title	Album
2020	"Free Your Mind"	For(e)ward
	"Your Enemy"

Albums

2021 - For(e)ward

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ihekire. Chinonso. 2021-07-10. Made Kuti Steps Outside The Shrine With The Movement. 2021-07-18. The Guardian (Nigeria). en-US.
2. Web site: Samuel. Mofijesusewa. 2020-02-04. Meet Made Kuti - The Next Afrobeat Star. 2021-08-29. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
3. Web site: Wilkinson. James. Made Kuti Biography & History. 2021-07-21. AllMusic. en.
4. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. 2020-03-13. Here's what Fela's first grandson, Made has been up to in 18 months. 2021-07-21. The Nation (Nigeria). en-US.
5. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2018-12-13. Femi Kuti's son, Made, graduates from Fela's alma mater. 2021-08-28. Premium Times Nigeria. en-GB.
6. Web site: 2020-10-15. Made Kuti: Fela's grandson takes over. 2021-08-28. PAM - Pan African Music. en-US.
7. Web site: 2020-12-01. Femi and Made Kuti Announce Double Album, Share New Songs. 2021-07-20. Pitchfork. en-US.
8. Web site: Okorie. Chika. 13 fascinating facts about Femi Kuti's oldest son, 'Made', who's 21 today. 2021-07-20. Encomium Magazine. 26 September 2017 . en-US.
9. Web site: Honigmann. David. 2021-01-29. Femi Kuti and Made Kuti: Legacy + — multigenerational Afrobeat. 2021-07-18. Financial Times.
10. Web site: Hutchinson. Kate. 2021-01-31. Different beat: how Fela Kuti's son and grandson are modernising the dynasty. 2021-07-18. The Guardian. en.
11. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 2021-02-18. 'Legacy+' is a double dose of astute musicianship by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti [Pulse Album Review]]. 2021-07-18. Pulse Nigeria. en.
12. Web site: 2021-02-05. Femi Kuti, Son, Made Kuti release Joint Album 'Legacy'. 2021-07-18. Vanguard News. en-US.
13. Web site: #NedoMade2023: Inside Inedoye & Made Kuti's Super Beautiful Wedding Ceremony . BellaNaija . 4 November 2023 . 1 November 2023.
14. News: Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-11-23.