Too Much Generosity: Femi Anikulapo Reveals Fela Died a Broke Man.

Too Much Generosity: Femi Anikulapo Reveals Fela Died a Broke Man.

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In a shocking revelation now making waves across the Nigerian blogosphere, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti has disclosed that his iconic father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, died broke despite his global fame.

Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Femi shared that during the peak of Fela’s hit song Jeun Ko Ku, the family was living in abject poverty at No. 14A Agege Motor Road—long before the Kalakuta Republic era.

“Fela was very poor.

He couldn’t even afford food for us, his kids,” Femi said, painting a stark picture of the sacrifices behind the legend’s revolutionary music and activism.

This revelation has struck a deep chord with fans, illuminating the personal cost of Fela’s relentless pursuit of justice and a better Nigeria.

His unwavering generosity and bold political defiance often left him financially strained proof that fame doesn’t always translate to fortune.

Fela’s story is one of profound sacrifice, resilience, and a fearless commitment to using music as a weapon for change, even at great personal expense.

While no video of Femi Kuti’s interview is available at the time of this blog update, a related clip featuring his son, Made Kuti, has surfaced online.

In it, Made confirms that Fela died broke, attributing it to the toxic influences around him and his refusal to prioritize wealth over activism.

The video, now widely circulated, adds powerful context and offers a rare glimpse into the personal struggles behind the legendary musician’s public persona.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog. 

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