Made Kuti’s biography: wife, net worth, father, age

Made Kuti’s biography: spouse, net value, parent, age

Made Kuti is the grandson of iconic Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti and the offspring of Femi Kuti. He has followed the footsteps of his grandfather and father within the music scene and is already gaining attention not only in Nigeria but also abroad.

Made Kuti has been gaining popularity sporadically on social media after receiving his inaugural Grammy Award nomination alongside his father Femi Kuti, Tems, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.

While artists such as Wizkid, Femi Kuti, and Burna Boy are accustomed to receiving nominations for this esteemed award, both Made Kuti and Tems are newcomers, which adds significant value to their careers.

Made Kuti and Femi Kuti’s collaborative album, ‘Legacy +,’ was one of the nominees for the Best Global Music Album at the Grammy Awards.

He is also the third in the Kuti dynasty to achieve a nomination for the award, with his father Femi and his uncle Seun Kuti having been nominated in the past, yet none has clinched a victory; hopefully, he might set a new precedent.

This article aims to showcase key details about Made Kuti, keep reading for more information.

Profile Summary

Complete name	Omorinmade Anikulapo Kuti
Stage name	Made Kuti
Gender	Male
Date of birth	26th of September 1996
Age	25 years old
Place of Birth	New Afrika shrine, Ikeja Lagos state
Nationality	Nigerian
Parents	Femi and Funke Kuti
Relative	Seun Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Fela Kuti (Grand father)
Occupation	vocalist, songwriter and musician
Marital status	Single

Made Kuti’s biography

His full name is Omorinmade Anikulapo Kuti, born to Femi and Funke Kuti on the 26th of September 1996 at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja Lagos state.

Made Kuti is a descendant of the late Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti; akin to his father, Made has been engaged in music since childhood.

Fela Kuti’s grandson is a Nigerian by birth and celebrated his 25th birthday in September 2021.

Education

Made Kuti attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London, the same institution his grandfather Fela Kuti attended.

Career

Made Kuti commenced playing various musical instruments, such as the trumpet, alto sax, piano, and drums, from a young age. Records indicate he started playing the trumpet at the age of three; he mentioned that he taught himself most of the instruments he plays.

As he matured, Made Kuti became a member of his father’s band, Positive Force, where he played the bass and saxophone and started touring with the band at the young age of 8.

Made Kuti released his debut single titled “Free Your Mind” in October 2020 and launched an album named For(e)ward, which was independently released and was part of a double record titled Legacy+ produced in collaboration with his father, Femi Kuti.

Fela Kuti’s grandson also established his band named Movement in 2021, and it is hoped he will soon become a Grammy award recipient.

Personal Life

Made Kuti remains single, as there are no available details regarding his romantic engagements on social media.

Net value

Details about Made Kuti’s net value are not available, but he leads a comfortable lifestyle.