Dancer and TV personality Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti has led the celebration of her younger brother Femi Kuti on his 59th birthday.
Yeni, who is the first child of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti posted her tribute to the celebrant on Instagram on Wednesday.
“Happy birthday to my young brother! Only 59. The elder of the youth. I on the other hand am the youth of the elders. Only 59!!! Small boy to me o! Happy birthday my dear brother. Have a great day,” the mother of one wrote.
Fela’s youngest child and Afrobeat star Seun Anikulapo-Kuti also posted a video showing Femi celebrating with family.
“Today is the birthday of OUR KING AND PROTECTOR, THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS. THE KUTI FAMILY’S OWN FATHER ABRAHAM. WE LOVE U Femi Kuti. May your wisdom and fortitude continue to lead our family to greater heights ARARARARARARARARARA!!!” Seun captioned the post.
Femi’s son Made also shared a series of pictures to celebrate the music icon.
“Happy Birthday Dad Femi Kuti
“MBD you are so many great things that describing you always challenges my vocabulary.
“A limitless source of knowledge and support. A rare heart and mind that does it’s best to stand by the objective truth in everything you do. A great father, brother, uncle, and son to the people around you.
“We are truly blessed to be close to you. And those of us as familiar as we are with your discography owe you a huge personal and National THANK YOU!
“It is an invaluable blessing to be your son o.”
Femi had not posted about his birthday on Instagram at the time of filing this report.
