Femi Kuti Announced As Nigerian Idol Judge

Three-time Grammy Award nominee and Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti has been announced as a judge for the third season of popular reality talent show, Nigerian Idol.

Producers unveiled Kuti today, October 14, 2012 explaining Kuti’s inclusion would bring ‘a whole new package and cycle this season’.

‘We keep bringing in new twists and turns to make the show more interesting, two brand new cities made the audition train and most exciting is our own living legend, three-time Grammy nominee and Afrobeat king Femi Kuti as one of our  judges’, Tiwa Medubi said in a statement announcing Femi Kuti’s inclusion to the talent hunt show.

 

‘An opportunity to be able to impart on the lives of the future of Nigerian music is one I will never say no to’, Femi Kuti says.With Jeffery Daniels and Yinka Davies already confirmed, there were doubts whether eccentric entertainer Charly Boy will return as there were speculations he will make an appearance as his alter ego, Linda.

Notwithstanding, producers are playing coy over the exact status of Charly Boy on the show but it appears Kuti’s inclusion as third judge might just be the end of the road for the Area Fada.

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TRUE CONFESSION: I Can’t Be Faithful To One Woman

Never before has he been seen or heard speaking about issues in his life like he did in this interview. Femi Kuti, Afrobeat musician, shared a lot of personal stuffs.  He also spoke about the reason he left his wife and many other personal issues:

 “My marriage didn’t last because my wife didn’t listen to me. I told her I loved women. "I like women around me and I will not be faithful to one woman. My wife wasn’t comfortable with my fame and the women in my life and that was why we had to part ways” Watch the latest Femi Kuti interview below....

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Femi Kuti Goes Bonkers On Disrespectful Sahara Reporter

Sahara reporters are known for stalking famous corrupt politicians abroad, but they indeed got the wrong person this time. The reporter questions Femi Kuti's integrity as a loyal Nigerian by accusing him that he does not take risk for the nation.

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femi kuti to shun grammy award night

This year’s Grammy Awards, the 54th edition of the show, is set to showcase several of the world’s most recognizable stars, and reward those who have made their mark in music across the world, from the U.S, Asia & Europe, through to Africa.

However, when the show goes down on Sunday February 12, one nominee who will not be gracing the hugely anticipated event is Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti.

Kuti’s sister Yeni tells us via SMS that Femi, who’s nominated in the Best World Music Category, is not shunning the awards as is being reported, but that the afrobeat giant would not be attending the awards because ‘he would be too disappointed if he goes and he doesn’t win’.

Femi’s nomination is for his album ‘Africa for Africa’, released under the Knitting Factory Records imprint.

Despite Femi’s opinion, though, Yeni, who was a dancer in Femi’s positive Force band, before stepping down to manage the New Afrikan Shrine on a day-to-day, says she hopes he wins. She told our reporter, this evening, that the duo of Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye of Kennis Music, who will be attending the event, have kindly agreed to accept the award on his behalf, should the Afrobeat singer win.

Femi Kuti, son of late Afro Beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, received his first Grammy nomination in 2003 under the best world music album category, with his ‘Fight to Win’ album. He lost out to Panamanian Ruben Blades. He also recorded another nomination in 2010 but US banjo player Bela Fleck eventually walked away with the award.

His recent nomination sees him up against Latin/Roots music band AfroCubism, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Malian band Tinariwen.

This year, the total number of categories for the Grammys was cut from 109 to 78 after a major overhaul last year.

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ANOTHER DANCER PREGNANT FOR FEMI KUTI

Afrobeat king,Femi Anikulapo-Kuti will soon become a father of six children,courtesy of his newest lover,Anthonia,who is heavy with the singer’s 6th baby.With the way things are,Tonia,as she is fondly called,will put to bed very soon.

The lastest expecting mother Anthonia,interestingly,is also a dancer in Femi Kuti’s Positive Force Band.Both according to all findings,have been an item for months.

Though they don’t stay together,our source revealed Anthonia comes to Femi Kuti’s Alagbole,Ogun State home frequently.She also follows the maverick musician to social engagements whenever necessary.

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FEMI KUTI,FUNKE DIVORCE COURT CASE YET TO COME UP

The divorce petition filed at the Lagos High Court by Afro Beat King,Femi Kuti against his estranged wife,Funke is yet to come up for trial.

Reason for this is at the door steps of the annual vacations by judges of the Lagos High Court. 

On Tuesday,September 15,2011,when the case was supposed to come up for hearing after an initial adjournment,the presiding judge,L.A.M Folami was said to be on vacation and the court could not sit that day. 

However,counsels to both Femi Kuti and Funke,Barristers Felix Inneh and A.O Oduntan respectively will now meet in court on Thursday October 20,2011,to agree on a date for the divorce case to come up for trial. 

The principal characters,Femi Kuti and Funke have not appeared in court for once since February 2011,when the petition for divorce was filed.The two once-upon-a-time lovers are at the moment concentrating on their careers. 

Presently,Femi is on a musical tour of Europe while Funke,an ex-staffer of National Sports Lottery,is busy with her new found venture artist and event management. The union contracted in 1995 produced only one male child,Omorinmade.

Things fell apart between the two in 2003,following accusations and counter accusations bothering on infidelity.

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