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How My Elder Sister Opposed Selling Fela’s Catalogue – Femi Kuti

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Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has explained why his family didn’t sell their father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s catalogue despite numerous offers.

In a recent interview with Channels TV, the Grammy-nominated singer disclosed that the major reason was to preserve the Afrobeat legend’s legacy.

He emphasised that his elder sister, Yeni Kuti, particularly opposed the selling of Fela’s catalogue, stressing that she is extremely protective of the Afrobeat pioneer’s legacy.

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He, however, noted that the family licensed Fela’s music to a foreign company for a period of time.

READ ALSO:Fela Makes History As First African To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

We never sold Fela’s catalogue. It is under Fela’s estate controlled by the family. But we licensed the music.

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“So, we control it. I don’t know how many years we have left but when it is done, we will take it over and licensed it again,” Kuti explained.

My elder sister, Yeni Kuti, strongly opposed selling Fela’s catalogue. She is like the caretaker. And we give her the honour as the eldest among us. It doesn’t mean that the rest of us don’t have say, of course.

“But she is very protective of Fela’s legacy so she insisted we don’t sell it. I saw her view immediately and we all agreed. If we had sold it, no royalty would be coming to the family,” he added.

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The music incon said he hopes that their children would follow the standard and protect Fela’s legacy in the future.

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I’m Done – Peter Okoye Dumps Shared Birth Date With Twin Paul Okoye, Picks New Date

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Peter Okoye, the Nigerian singer and songwriter popularly known as Mr P, has officially announced a change to his birthday celebration date.

This is an action which is now seen as a deep break from his twin brother, Paul Okoye.

In a post shared via his X account on Monday, the artist declared that November 18 will no longer be recognized as his birthday.

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READ ALSO:‘I’m Not Afraid Of Death, Only Poverty’ – Peter Okoye

I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day,” he wrote.

He added, “My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding.”

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The announcement comes amid a lingering and increasingly public feud involving his twin brother Paul and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.

READ ALSO:Psquare: Okoye Brothers Engage In Another Cold War, Charly Boy Intervenes

Members of the once known as P-Square, Peter and Paul went their separate ways following intense disputes over management, finances, and allegations of betrayal.

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Despite their much-publicized reunion in 2021, problems resurfaced, with Peter accusing Paul and Jude of marginalization and financial misconduct, while Paul countered by alleging that Peter reported them to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The long-running tension escalated in June 2025 when Peter declared he had completely severed ties with his family particularly his brothers.

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Davido Confirms Joint Project With Chris Brown

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido has confirmed that he has a joint project with American R&B star, Chris Brown scheduled for release next year.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Swift Conversations podcast, Davido explained that he is now focused on making more African-inclined, however, he’s still open to collaborating with American artists.

“The music I am making now is very African. In this next project, I am working with a lot of my original producers from back home.

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READ ALSO:Why I Left Davido Music Worldwide —Dremo

“However, I am still an American so definitely there’s going to be collaborations. Me and Chris Brown got an album coming next year,” he stated.

Davido and Chris Brown first collaborated on the hit track ‘Blow My Mind’ in 2019. Since then the duo have collaborated on about five songs.

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They have been hinting on a joint project for sometime now, with Davido first teasing it in 2023.

He revealed that they have a lot of unreleased songs together.

 

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Davido Introduced Luxury, Flamboyant Lifestyle To Nigerian Music Industry – Sharon Adeleke Claims

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Sharon Adeleke, sister of Afrobeats star. David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the singer introduced luxury and flamboyant lifestyle into the Nigerian music industry.

She made the claim during the singer’s Apple Radio live takeover with family and friends to celebrate his 15th anniversary in the music industry.

I think that David is one of the people that started all this being flashy and showing off and making it cool, in Nigeria,” she said.

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READ ALSO:Why I Left Davido Music Worldwide —Dremo

Davido inferred: “When we came to Nigeria, Mo’Hits did it with like having a crew but you see how in America, every successful musician has a crew, his guys and all that.”

Sharon insisted: “You brought that. Nobody used to do that.”

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Davido has repeatedly admitted being inspired by the defunct Mo’Hits, which was led by Don Jazzy and D’banj.

In previous interviews, he shared how he was inspired to do music by the Mo’Hits crew and spending sometime in their mansion when absconded from home after flouting his father’s order not to pursue music.

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