Happy birthday! Femi Kuti turns 63 today

Femi Kuti is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-singer Femi Kuti has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kuti, a cultural icon

Born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti in Lagos on June 16, 1962, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Nigerian history. Kuti's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Femi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Femi Kuti as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Femi, you're the best!

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