Yeni Kuti
| Yeni Kuti | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Oluwayeni Anikulapo-Kuti May 22, 1961 England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
| Occupation | |
| Notable work | Felabration |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
Fela Kuti (father) Ohireni Kuti (mother) |
| Relatives |
Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (brother) Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (brother) |
Oluwayeni Anikulapo-Kuti (born May 22, 1961 in England, United Kingdom) is a dancer, singer and descendant of the Ransome-Kuti family.[1] She pioneered the idea of Felabration, a music festival conceived to celebrate the life and contributions of her father Fela Kuti to the Nigerian society.[2]
Born in England, Yeni was born as the first child to afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and to a British mother. She completed her basic and secondary education in Nigeria after leaving the United Kingdom at the age of two. She holds a diploma in journalism after she graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. In 1986, she joined Femi's band as a singer and dancer after dropping her job as a fashion designer. She currently serves as a co-manager of the New Afrika Shrine alongside her brother Femi Kuti.[3]
References
- ↑ Amadi, Ogbonna (28 May 2011). "At 50, No one wants to marry me – Yeni Kuti". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ Ben-Nwankwo, Nonye (9 February 2013). "Fela almost spanked me for snatching igbo from him –Yeni". The Punch. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ Bakare, Nike (17 May 2014). "Yeni Kuti’s confession:Day I escaped rape". The Sun News. Retrieved 24 October 2015.