Afrobeat Rising Star, Made Kuti Thrills Fans, Bags First Int’l Awards Nomination

Rising Afrobeat musician, Made Kuti has come of age and is no doubt ready to take over the world music scene. On Friday, October 29, 2021, the 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist rendered a mind-blowing experience at his second concert with his band, The Movement.

After leaving a memorable musical experience in the minds of music lovers at the debut of “Made Kuti & The Movement” at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos in July 2021, the rising star returned for a second concert with his ‘The Movement’ Band at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The concert, which was anchored by Omo Baba, also had his protege, Kojah Kaze giving humour support to the delight of guests that included Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, Funke Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi and Edi Lawani amongst others.

The show, which was packaged by FK Management with support from Trophy Stout, Lagos Inland Revenue Service and Soundicty, also had guest appearances from Made Kuti’s regular collaborators, The Bandhitz and Cavemen.

Made’s heart-warming performances began after his regular collaborators, The Bandhitz and Cavemen had thrilled the guests making the night filled with a blend of Afrobeat & highlife.

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 held guests spellbound and left them with something to always remember.

Made gave a sterling performance in two hours such that Femi Kuti, his father admitted he has come of age and is ready to take over the world.

“His performance was electrifying and on point, I couldn’t be more proud,” the Afrobeat legend said.

Made’s mother and Events organiser extraordinaire, Funke Kuti, who described the night as an amazing one, agreed with Femi Kuti on Made’s sounds, breath control, style, and dexterity.

“You killed the show. So proud of you my darling,” Funke said of her son.

Meanwhile, Made scooped his first award nomination at the All Africa Music Awards.

Made urged fans to go out en masse to vote after he was nominated in the Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in the African jazz category. 

The singer’s rave single, ‘Free Your Mind’, from his debut album ‘For(e)word’ won him the nomination.

“Honored! You can vote for “Free Your Mind,” Made noted.

Other nominees in the category are Nigeria’s Tomi Owo and Olu, South Africa’s Thandi Ntuli, Zoe Modiga, and Bokani Dyer, Cameroon’s Franck Biyong, Kenya’s Hornsphere, Mozambique’s Jimmy Dludlu.

Made, the first son of Femi Kuti 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.