Seun Kuti says Afrobeats lacks structure Artists freely mix styles under the term Comments made during radio interview Seun Kuti has claimed Afrobeats is not a real genre but simply a label used for convenience. In a recent report by Eko Hot Blog, Seun explained that what many call Afrobeats is actually a mix of … Read more
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has revealed that some of his family’s most significant adversaries come from their own ethnic group, the Yorubas. Speaking at the 2024 Felabration Festival in Lagos, Femi Kuti emphasized that his family rejects tribalism, having been deeply influenced by pan-Africanist figures during their upbringing. EDITOR’S PICKS: ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
Governor attends premiere of powerful biopic on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Commends film’s depiction of legendary advocate for justice and equality Urges Lagosians to embrace her pursuit of women’s rights and education Eko Hot Blog reports that in a powerful affirmation of his commitment to honoring iconic figures, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu graced the grand premiere of “Funmilayo … Read more
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been taken into police custody for assaulting a uniformed officer. He turned himself in accompanied by his lawyer and family representative. The arrest has sparked debate over police brutality and legal procedures. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti was on Monday taken into … Read more
Shehu Sani has blasted the Police for handcuffing Seun Kuti after he voluntarily surrendered himself. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former senator, has reacted to the images and footage capturing the arrest and subsequent handcuffing of Seun Kuti, the son of renowned Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Recalls that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Fela Kuti, has argued that Nigeria@61 is not worth celebrating. He noted that Nigeria is in a state of near collapse with a high level of hunger, insecurity, unemployment and corruption. Describing the situation as ‘worrisome’, he urged Nigerians to participate in the voting process in other to make … Read more
Femi Kuti, one of the sons of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to his father’s loss in the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Fela was nominated alongside international artistes like Tina Turner, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Dionne Warwick, and Carole King. This was the first … Read more
Onyeka disclosed this in her new autobiography. She narrated how Fela proposed marriage And why she rejected his proposal Legendary Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu brought it to light that Music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti asked her to marry him in the 80’s. Onyeka told the story in her new autobiography, titled My Father’s Daughter, EKO HOT … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG , 6TH DECEMBER, 2020 Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has opened up on the reason why his father Fela Anikulapo, the Afrobeat legend didn’t send him to school. According to Femi Kuti, his father never sent him to school because he wanted to prove a point that one can equally make it in life even … Read more
Dancer and daughter of the late Afrobeat originator, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Yeni, has finally answered the question that many have been asking for a long time as she revealed when she would eventually be getting married. She said, “I have a partner and we have started our marriage plans. We would get married when I am … Read more
Former drummer, composer and songwriter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Tony Allen, has passed away suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager said. “We don’t know the exact cause of death,” manager Eric Trosset said, adding it was not linked to the coronavirus. “He was in great shape, it … Read more