"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Femi Kuti is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 34 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Femi Kuti is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Femi Kuti concert reviews describe live shows and performances as masterful, high-energy, uplifting, seamless, and raucous.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Femi Kuti concerts? Femi Kuti concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and a half.
Femi Kuti is an award winning Nigerian musician, and the oldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos.
Has Performed With
The Positive Force
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
The Telegraph (UK)
January 25, 2025
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The afrobeats star may now be 62, but he put on a show more energetic and committed than you’re likely to see all year
Waist deep in an extended take on "Corruption Na Stealing," Femi Kuti hushed his backing band's bombast to the meditative rumble of the downbeat rhythms that push the track along, and addressed the audience.
Powered by international guitar virtuoso Omara Bombino Moctar, the band blended Nigerian music and lyrics about politics and suffering in Africa with rock and blues.
The sun was out and Nigel Farage gained seats in the local election, threatening to tighten up immigration and the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson retired after 27 years at the top of his game.
And Afrobeat heir Femi Kuti’s Positive Force band is a lesson in bombast–four on brass and woodwinds, three backup vocalists, keys, electric guitar, bass, and two drummers rounding out the percussion.
