Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti (Yeni Kuti)
Eldest daughter of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, cultural organiser and manager of the New Afrika Shrine who helped build and run the shrine to preserve her father's legacy.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 11min
Building the New Afrika Shrine in Nigeria
Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, also known as Yeni Kuti, the eldest daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, shares her journey in building the New Afrika Shrine in Nigeria. She highlights the need to preserve her father's legacy and recounts the vibrant history of the original shrine as a hub of music and political expression. Yeni discusses challenges from local extortionists, the shrine’s unique design, and its role as a global cultural destination. She emphasizes the importance of keeping Afrobeat alive across generations through family performances and community engagement.
