Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Seun Kuti is today one of the leading figures of contemporary afrobeat, renowned for the intensity of his performances and the committed power of his music.

The youngest son of the legendary pioneer Fela Kuti, he carries on with conviction the political and musical legacy of his father, at the head of Egypt 80, the historic band founded by him. A saxophonist and percussionist in the making, he joined the group before the age of 12.

After Fela's death in 1997, he took over leadership of the band in accordance with his father's wishes and has since ensured its continuity with remarkable energy and determination.

An engaged artist and Pan-Africanist activist, Seun Kuti never separates music from political consciousness. He took part in campaigns such as and , denouncing social injustice and police violence in Nigeria.

), the political party founded by his father in 1979, shortly before the latter stood as a candidate in the presidential election. His candidacy was blocked by the military regime, which then quickly stifled the party.

Musically, Seun Kuti continues the tradition of afrobeat while infusing it with contemporary energy. He develops a sound built on complex polyrhythms, powerful brass sections and politically committed lyrics, all enriched with influences drawn from jazz, hip-hop and soul.

His first album, Many Things, released in 2008 under the name of his group Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80, was quickly acclaimed by the critics. Several world tours later, his album Black Times received a nomination for the Grammy Awards in the Best World Music Album category.