June 06, (THEWILL) – Yeni Kuti, the older sister of Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has presented a golden Selmer saxophone, which is said to be one of the most expensive saxophones in the world, to him as a birthday gift.
Femi will turn 60 on June 16, 2022.
While presenting the musical instrument to him on behalf of the Anikulapo-Kuti family, Yeni pleaded with her brother to ‘retire’ his old saxophone, which he had been using for 23 years.
Evidently pleased with the gift, Femi said, “It is better than (winning) a Grammy Award. As far as I am concerned, (this is) the real reward from my people to appreciate my four decades in the business.”
The gist was presented at the New Afrika Shrine, in Ikeja, Lagos last Sunday during a joint performance beyween Femi and his son, Made.
One of the highlights of the performance was when Femi’s children joined him on stage and choreographed with him.
