Shalewa Kuti
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| Shalewa Kuti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Omosalewa Anikulapo Kuti 14 October 1976 Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Lagos, University of Hertfordshire |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| Notable work | Felabration UK |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Fela Kuti (father) |
| 👪 Relatives | Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (brother) Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (brother) Yeni Kuti (sister) |
Omosalewa "Shalewa" Anikulapo Kuti (born October 14, 1976) also known as DJ Shaarks[1] is a Nigerian lawyer, disc jockey, music producer, and descendant of the Ransome-Kuti family.[2]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Kuti was born as the fifth child of the famous Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.[3][4][5][6]
She studied Mass Communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and studied law at University of Lagos.[7] In 2005, she relocated to United Kingdom where she further on music course at Point Blank Music school UK, and studied music industry management at University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. She started her musical career as a saxophone player gifted from her late father Fela Kuti and started professionally as producer and DJ when she moved to the UK.[8]
Career[edit]
On Friday, August 30, 2019, the first ever UK installment of Felabration at Indigo O2, London was spearheaded by Omosalewa Anikulapo Kuti and supported by DLA.[9]
In 2021, she collaborated with South African singer-songwriter Busiswa on a single titled "Burn so Fine Washa"[10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ Kuti, Shalewa (25 October 2018). "Fela loved to bake cake when he was alive - DJ Shaarks". Pulse Nigeria (Interview). Interviewed by Gbenga Dada. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Oluokun, Feyisayo (31 July 2021). "Meet the seven children Fela Kuti had in his lifetime". AnswersAfrica. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Kuti, Shalewa (15 October 2021). "CELEBRATING FELA 20 YEARS AFTER: 'Fela promised he'd not die,' says daughter". Encomium (Interview). Interviewed by Encomium. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Shalewa (9 December 2018). "My Life As Fela Anikulapo's Daughter — Shalewa". Nigerian Tribune (Interview). Interviewed by Seyi Sokoya. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Kuti, Shalewa (30 October 2021). "Being Fela's daughter comes with pressure – Shalewa Kuti". The Punch (Interview). Interviewed by Mobola Sadiq. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Bankole, Evelyn; Zawadi, Lucy (17 October 2020). "History of Fela Kuti's death: what happened to the legendary musician?". Legit.ng. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Kuti, Shalewa (24 June 2018). "OMOSHALEWA ANIKULAPO-KUTI: Seeing people dancing non-stop inspires me". The Nation (Interview). Interviewed by Adetutu Audu. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Okanlawon, Ajani (15 October 2021 ). "9 things to know about Fela's daughter Shalewa Kuti". QED. Retrieved 1 December 2021. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Anazia, Daniel (12 October 2019). "One month after, 'Felabration UK 2019' still a talk about". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Admin (25 November 2021 ). "Shalewa Kuti ft Busiswa – Burn so Fine Washai". SA HipHop. Retrieved 1 December 2021. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (24 October 2021 ). "Shalewa Kuti upholds father's legacy with #burnsofine #Washa". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2021. Check date values in:
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