Yeni Kuti, a media personality and daughter of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has slammed contemporary artistes who compare themselves to the late Afrobeat legend, saying such debates miss the point of legacy.
Yeni, who spoke in an interview with Arise TV after joining other family members to receive Fela's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys, stated that Felas continued relevance 29 after his death speaks for itself.
She urged contemporary artistes to respect Fela's legacy and stop trying to diminish his achievements by comparing themselves to him.
