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Femi Kuti Sets New World Record On Saxophone
Though nominated for the Grammy awards for four times but yet to win one, Afro beat Scion and son of Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Abami Eda, Femi Kuti sets new world record of longest time on the saxophone, he broke the 1997 world record of legendary saxophonist, Kenny G who held an E-flat for over 45 minutes, 37 seconds and sets a new world record of 46 minutes, 38 seconds.
According to his proud sister, Yeni Kuti, femi broke a December 1997 World record set by legendary saxophonist Kenny G. when he held an E-flat for 45 minutes and 37 seconds, femi did broke, set a new record of 46 minutes, 38 seconds.
It was reported that to accomplish this, Kenny G. used a technique called “circular Brea thing which keeps a steady stream of air flooding through the sexaphone even as the player breaths”. For femi, it is unclear yet what technique he used or even the member of the saxophone family he used to achieve the massive feat.
His happy elder sister Yeni shared the news on her instagram page on Monday May 8. She wrote: “yesterday evening may 7 at the new Africa shrine, Kuti broke the world rcord for the longest single not on a sexaphone note set in 1997 by Kenny G. The record stood at 45 minutes 37 seconds. Femi did 46 minutes, 38 seconds. We have a world champ.
This was witnessed by a large audience that included Senator Ben Murray Bruce, the deputy high Commissioners of Netherlands and the United Kingdom etc, Femi did it at 55 years old.
Not exactly a spring chicken”
Femi started playing the sax when he was 15, he went on to become a member of his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s band where he was for some years before he started his own band called ‘positive force’ in the late 80s. Aside the saxophone, Femi plays other musical instruments like trumpet and piano.
He has been nominated for a grammy award four times in the world music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013, but did not win, he now awaits an official recognition by the Guiness world record.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’