Omosalewa Anikulapo Kuti
Shalewa Kuti | |||
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| Born | Omosalewa Anikulapo Kuti 14 October 1976 Nigeria | ||
| Nationality | Nigerian | ||
| Education | University of Hertfordshire | ||
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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 Anikulapo Kuti (born October 14, 1976) better known as DJ Shaarks[1] is a Nigerian singer Disc jockey, lawyer, and descendant of the Ransome-Kuti family.[2]
Early Life and Education
Omosalewa Anikulapo 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 masters degree 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
On Friday, August 30, 2019, Omosalewa Anikulapo Kuti hosted the first ever UK installment of Felabration at Indigo O2, London.[9]
In 2021, she collaborated with South African singer-songwriter Busiswa on a single titled ‘Burn so Fine Washa’[10]
References
- ↑ "Fela loved to bake cake when he was alive - DJ Shaarks". 25 October 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "Meet the seven children Fela Kuti had in his lifetime". Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "CELEBRATING FELA 20 YEARS AFTER: 'Fela promised he'd not die,' says daughter". 15 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "My Life As Fela Anikulapo's Daughter — Shalewa". 9 December 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "Being Fela's daughter comes with pressure –Shalewa Kuti". 30 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "History of Fela Kuti's death: what happened to the legendary musician?". 17 October 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "OMOSHALEWA ANIKULAPO-KUTI: Seeing people dancing non-stop inspires me". 24 June 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "9 things to know about Fela's daughter Shalewa Kuti". 15 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "Shalewa Kuti upholds father's legacy with #burnsofine #Washa". 24 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "Shalewa Kuti ft Busiswa – Burn so Fine Washai". 25 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
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