Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti (born May 24, 1961), popularly known as Yeni Kuti or YK is a dancer, entrepreneur, singer, and TV personality. She is an ancestor of the Ransome-Kuti family. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, an advocate for women’s rights in Nigeria, was her grandma. Felabration, a music event created to honour the legacy and accomplishments of her late father Fela Kuti in Nigerian society, was the brainchild of Yeni Kuti.
Contents
- Early Life and Education
- Career
- Personal Life
- Filmography
- Awards and Nominations
- Yeni Kuti Net Worth
- Social Media Handles
- JOIN NB ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Yeni Kuti Biography
| Full Name | Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Yeni Kuti or YK |
| Date of Birth | 24 May 1961 |
| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Place of Birth | England, United Kingdom |
| State of Origin | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Education | Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, Singer, Businesswoman |
| Notable Works | Felabration, TV Presenter at TVC, MD of New Afrika Shrine |
| Parents | Fela Kuti (father) |
| Siblings | Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (brother) Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (brother) |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Social Media Handles | Instagram: yeniakuti Twitter: @YeniAKuti |
Early Life and Education
Yeni Kuti was born on May 24, 1961, in England, the United Kingdom, to afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, and a British mother before moving back to Nigeria at the age of 2. She had her primary and secondary school education in Lagos State, Nigeria before proceeding to study journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in Lagos State.
Career
She quit her work as a fashion designer in 1986 and became a vocalist and dancer in Femi’s band. Together with her brother, Femi Kuti, she co-manages the New Afrika Shrine at the moment.
Personal Life
Yeni Kuti was married to Femi Segun but worked out of the marriage before the death of her husband. Other members of the Kuti Dynasty are Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, and Made Kuti, among others.
Filmography
- Finding Fela!
- Suffering and Smiling
Awards and Nominations
- City People Movie Special Recognition Award: 2016, 2014
- Eloquent Impulse Foundation Award of appreciation
Yeni Kuti Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Social Media Handles
Instagram: yeniakuti
Twitter: @YeniAKuti
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