Made Kuti, a Nigerian Afrobeat artist, has opened up about his marital and musical development in his personal comments on his journey.
The renowned musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s grandson, Made, acknowledged that he regretted his early instrument-learning methods.
He stated in an interview with Saturday Punch that he wished he had concentrated more on learning a single instrument at a time rather than switching between them.
He said, “I wish I had practised more when I was younger. I regret jumping from instrument to instrument, instead of learning them one after the other.”
He also revealed that marrying someone from a different tribe has not affected his relationship.
He explained that his family is already diverse, and his connection with his wife was built on shared values rather than ethnicity.
He said, “My family is already very mixed, and when I met my wife, it wasn’t about ethnicity; it was about values. Only during the last general elections did I notice ethnic tension, but I ignored it. I’d make the same choice a hundred times over.”
He also highlighted the difficulties of being a musician, particularly the challenge of perfecting the trumpet.
He said, “Trying to master your craft is incredibly hard. Some days are good; others are really bad. Instruments like the trumpet are deceptively difficult. It looks innocent, but it’s more demanding than the saxophone because it relies on mouth muscles that weaken quickly. If you skip practice for just three days, your sound suffers.”
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