Afro beat star Femi Kuti received a saxophone Selmer Paris Alto Supreme 2022 edition ahead of his 60th birthday which he described as a “bigger than the Grammy” present.
The gift was presented to him by his family, led by his sister, Yeni Kuti, during a joint concert with his son Made Kuti tagged ‘Father & Son: The Experience’ which took place at the Afrika Shrine on Sunday.
The singer, who has bagged several Grammy nominations without a win, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share moments from the concert and the video of him receiving the gift.
Femi appreciated his family members for the gift, adding that the birthday present “is bigger than the Grammy” to him.
“This as far as I am concerned is bigger than the Grammy. I can’t ask for more. I felt they were planning something but thought maybe they’ll just surprise me with a cake. I was very shocked when I saw it. I’m very grateful to my family and friends,” he said.
Yeni Kuti said the family decided to celebrate Femi because he “always puts others before him and is very hardworking.”
On his part Made said: “We planned the surprise because we all wanted to do something special for my dad.
“He didn’t even believe there was a superior version of the Selmer saxophone until I showed him at the Selmer Alto Supreme 2022.
“I knew he wanted it but he said he can’t afford it because he has school fees to pay for my brothers and sisters and other responsibilities. That’s why we eventually all agreed on the sax.”
Femi’s ex-wife, Funke Kuti, the event coordinator, also expressed delight at the success of the concert and appreciated those who supported the initiative.
