Famend Afrobeat household of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti not too long ago in Lagos, launched the biography of their mom, Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti titled: “Mrs Kuti” (a memoir) to the world.
The e-book is a long-awaited biography of the late first spouse of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The e-book was formally authorised for publishing from her private memoirs by her youngsters, former ace dancer and music impresario, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti and Afrobeat a number of Grammy Awards nominee, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti.
The duo disclosed on the occasion that their purpose of publishing the e-book was to immortalize their mom, whom the described because the unseen and unknown”pillar of their household”, whose exceptional silent contributions aided tremendously to the unprecedented international musical exploits of their father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The well-attended occasion, held at Ouida books home, Ikeja, Lagos, was graced by celebrities led by Yeni and Femi Anikulapo-Kuti; Dr Olaokun Soyinka; Nollywood actress Carol King, Made Anikulapo-Kuti; Barrister Srandra Oyewole, Shola Shoneyin, CEO of Ouida books and the chief host of the event; the Anikulapo-Kuti members of the family, buddies and associates.
The very colourful and extremely entertaining occasion featured glorious music performances, arts poetic, actually and cultural expressions and historic musical documentary impacts and discussions. An incredible efficiency by the quick rising Afrobeat artiste, and grandson of the e-book creator, Made Anikulapo-Kuti, drew the curtain of the day.
Subsequently, a minute silence was noticed in honour of Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti. A video tribute message titled “letter to RA-Ok” by the creator’s solely surviving youthful sister, Aunty Sonia took over. Later, extra tributes poured in from her Sandra Oyewole and grand daughter, Sandra Jacka.
Her grand youngsters shared a documentary tribute of enjoyable reminiscences and influence with their grandma. Afterwards, a really classical tribute poetry was introduced by her grand daughter Damilade Anikulapo-Kuti, it was excitedly obtained. Actor Carol King, got here and did justice to the skilled e-book studying session from the e-book “ Mrs Kuti”.
The e-book “Mrs Kuti”, is a complete historic documentation of Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti’s life from childhood earlier than she met Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the Nigerian music legend.
Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti handed away on twelfth, January 2002, in Lagos, Nigeria. That is her first and solely e-book.
