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Femi Kuti discloses why his 60th birthday gift is more valuable than Grammy’s.
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The singer made this known at an event which was co-hosted by him and Made Kuti.
Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known as Femi Kuti, has revealed why his 60th birthday gift is more valuable than Grammy’s.
Recall, On Sunday, June 5, 2022, history was made when FK Management, an international events company owned by Funke Kuti, staged a breath-taking Afrobeat concert tagged Father & Son The Experience.
Several celebrities and attendees were left breathless and awestruck by the event, which was co-hosted by Femi and Made Kuti.
An elated Femi Kuti couldn’t hide his joy as the new and expensive saxophone was presented to him by his family and friends.
He Said:
“This as far as I am concerned is bigger than the Grammy. I can’t ask for more,” he said. “I felt they were planning something but thought maybe they’ll just surprise me with a cake. I was very shocked when I saw it. I’m very grateful to my family and friends.”
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Olusegun and the Stallion band performed at the concert, which was hosted by popular MC and comedian Omo Baba 1.
The five-hour event was also used as a platform to surprise Femi with a rare saxophone as a birthday present before he embarked on his seven-week American tour.
The Selmer Alto Supreme 2022 saxophone was purchased by the Afrobeat Legend’s family, led by his sister Yeni Kuti, his son Made Kuti, and a committee of family and friends.
Speaking on the reason for planning the surprise, Yeni Kuti aka YK Power said the family needed to celebrate Femi, who always puts others before him and is very hardworking.
He Said:
“I set up a group and we came up with suggestions on what we should gift him as he turned 60. Some said a car, others said the saxophone. I decided let’s do the saxophone. The reason for the sax is because his current saxophone is very old and has been giving him issues.
“The saxophone is about 20-something-years-old and he won’t change it. He would always give the excuse that he can’t afford it. I am so happy he’s turning 60 and we were able to make him happy with the gift,”