Seun Kuti and Egypt 80

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On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

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On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.

Recorded May 7, 2025

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