Shayun (Shéyoon) Kuti
Youngest son of Fela Kuti and leader of Egypt 80, an Afrobeat band who discusses preserving his father's music and his own career.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 42min
12: Bloodline Covers
Shayun (Shéyoon) Kuti, the youngest son of Fela Kuti and leader of Egypt 80, shares his mission to preserve his father's Afrobeat legacy. Femi Kuti, also a son of Fela and leader of The Positive Force, discusses the discipline of music and life in Kalakuta. They reflect on the trauma and freedom of their childhood, the dynamics of family after Fela's death, and Shayun’s energetic rise as a performer. Femi emphasizes the importance of passing the torch to the next generation, highlighting a changing legacy in their music.
