Born on September 26, 1995 as Omorinmade Kuti, Made Kuti is a Nigerian afrobeat singer, composer, and instrumentalist. He is the renowned Fela Kuti’s grandson.
Profile summary
| Full name | Omorinmade Kuti |
| Also known as | Made Kuti |
| Date of birth | September 26, 1995 |
| Profession | Afrobeat singer, Composer and instrumentalist |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Inedoye Onyeso |
| Net worth | $100,000 |
| Parent | Femi and Funke Kuti |
Early life and education
September 26, 1995, is Made Kuti’s birthdate. He was raised in the New Afrika Shrine and at an early age became passionate about music. During his early years, Made Kuti studied the trumpet, alto sax, piano, and drums, among other musical instruments. Amazingly, he started to play the trumpet at the young age of three.
Made Kuti attended the Hayes Campus of Uxbridge College to study music. He continued his studies in music at London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire, a renowned school that his renowned grandfather, Fela Kuti, had previously attended. His musical abilities and skills were greatly shaped by this esteemed conservatoire.
Parents and family
On September 26, 1995, Femi and Funke Kuti welcomed Made Kuti into the world. Born into the well-known Kuti family, Made Kuti has a history steeped in the legacy of his family and music.
His grandpa is none other than Fela Kuti, the renowned afrobeat pioneer, and his father is the well-known Nigerian singer Femi Kuti. The Kuti family’s rich artistic legacy was a prominent feature of Made Kuti’s upbringing.
Career
Made Kuti’s musical adventure started when he was a little boy and started playing bass and saxophone in his father’s band, Positive Force. His extraordinary talent was evident from a young age; at the age of eight, he began touring with the band. He launched his solo career in October 2020 with the release of his first single, “Free Your Mind.”
Made Kuti made a big impression in 2021 when his debut album, “For(e)ward,” which was included on the double album “Legacy+,” with his father, Femi Kuti, was released. Producing the record was Sodi Marciszewer, who had worked with the late great Fela Kuti. Partisan Records handled its release. Notably, “Stop the Hate” by Femi Kuti took up the first ten tracks on the CD, with “For(e)ward” by Made Kuti taking up the final eight.
Made Kuti’s music exhibits his flexibility and distinct style with its rich fusion of jazz, highlife, rock, and reggae. Along with launching his music career, Made Kuti also introduced his band, “The Movement,” at the “An Evening with Made Kuti” event that took place at the Terra Kulture Arena in Lagos. As the grandson of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and the son of well-known Nigerian afrobeat singer Femi Kuti, Made Kuti has an impressive pedigree in the afrobeat community. In the music industry, he has gained respect and acclaim for his music that not only pays tribute to his history but also creates a new route.
Personal life
Made Kuti and his fiancée, Inedoye Onyenso, were legally married on November 1st, 2023, in a civil ceremony held in Lagos, Nigeria.
Net worth
The estimated net worth of renowned Nigerian Afrobeat musician, composer, and instrumentalist Made Kuti is $100,000.
