Mádé Kuti is a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, composer/arranger, and Afrobeat performer. Born into a powerful musical lineage as the son of Femi Kuti and grandson of Fela Kuti, he grew up in The New Afrika Shrine and began touring internationally as a child.
A graduate of London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Mádé plays multiple instruments including saxophone, trumpet, bass, and piano.
In 2021, he released his debut album For(e)ward, packaged alongside his father’s Stop the Hate as Legacy+, earning them a Grammy nomination. Mádé’s recently released bold and introspective body of work follows the release of three powerful singles; I Won’t Run Away, Life As We Know It, and Wait and See, which has led to the release of his album Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?. Each song has resonated with fans, offering honest reflections on personal growth, social realities, and the challenges facing young Nigerians today. His sound blends tradition, thought, and bold experimentation.