SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 AJATE - Festival D’Été • Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Seun Kuti, youngest son of the legendary Fela Kuti, returns to Paris with his Egypt 80 band to make Cabaret Sauvage vibrate to the rhythm of Afrobeat. An evening where Nigerian musical heritage meets contemporary energy.

Seun Kuti, born in 1983 in Lagos, is the youngest son of Fela Kuti, the creator of Afrobeat. He started performing with Egypt 80, his father's band, from the age of nine, before taking its direction after Fela's death in 1997. This transition was more than a simple succession; Seun managed to infuse his own vision while deeply respecting the foundations laid by his father. He thus maintained the integrity of Afrobeat, this powerful fusion of jazz, funk, highlife and traditional Yoruba rhythms, while integrating elements of rock and hip-hop, and addressing social and political themes with the same fervour.

Egypt 80, under Seun Kuti's direction, is not just a band, it's a living institution of Afrobeat. Composed of musicians who played alongside Fela himself, the band perpetuates the sonic authenticity and militant engagement that characterises this genre. Their albums, such as 'Many Things' (2008), 'From Africa with Fury: Rise' (2011) produced by Brian Eno, or 'Black Times' (2018) which earned them a Grammy nomination, testify to their ability to evolve while remaining faithful to their roots. The music of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 is a continuous exploration of social and political injustices, corruption and the challenges facing the African continent, while celebrating the richness of its culture.

A concert by Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 is an immersive experience. The group's contagious energy, driven by powerful brass, complex percussion and Seun's charismatic voice, transforms each performance into a true celebration. Cabaret Sauvage, with its intimate atmosphere and circular structure, is a fitting setting to host this sonic wave. The audience can expect an evening where dance is inevitable, where bodies move to the rhythm of hypnotic grooves and catchy melodies. It's an opportunity to connect with a major musical heritage and discover how it continues to resonate powerfully in the contemporary world.

This Paris performance offers an opportunity to see how Seun Kuti continues to bring to life and enrich the Afrobeat legacy.