Rising Afrobeat musician, Made Kuti from the famous Fela Anikulapo-Kuti lineage has come of age and is no doubt ready to take over the world music scene. The 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist rendered a mind-blowing experience at his second concert with his band, The Movement.
Alongside his band, The Movement, the young man gave guests and fans of Afrobeat an unforgettable experience that left many calling for an encore.
Made, who is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, is steadily gaining the admiration of many. At his first concert held last July at Terra Kulture, Made’s performance with his band was reminiscent of his late grandfather’s. His mastery of the saxophone combined with the theatrics between him and the dancers brought guests to their feet.
The atmosphere was no different at Oriental Hotel. Performing songs from his debut album For(e)ward which include ‘Free Your Mind,’ ‘Your Enemy,’ ‘Blood,’ ‘Different Streets,’ ‘Higher,’ ‘You’ll Find,’ and ‘Hymn,’ as well as some unreleased songs,
Made, the first son of Femi and Funke Kuti has been walking on a familiar and family path of music since he was young. He was a member of his father’s Positive Force band for a while after he graduated from London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2018.
In 2020, he formed his band, The Movement, and has since been performing and headlining some gigs.