Back stage with my producer discussing new projects 
@lennykravitz thanks for coming out king. Can’t wait to be back in the Bahamas next stop Brazil
1. Seun Kuti
Profile Summary
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Full name: Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti; born 11 January 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria. en.wikipedia.org+2Wikipedia+2
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He is the youngest son of Fela Kuti, the founder of Afrobeat. en.wikipedia.org+1
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At a young age he began playing with his father’s band Egypt 80, formally stepping into the band before age 12. RA+1
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After Fela’s death in 1997, Seun took over leadership of Egypt 80. Seun Kuti+2ROAM+2
Artistic & Political Profile
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His music is rooted in Afrobeat but also addresses political and social issues — corruption, Pan-Africanism, activism. sfjazz.org
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Albums include Many Things (2008), From Africa With Fury: Rise (2011), Black Times (2018) which was Grammy-nominated. recordkicks.com+1
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Most recently he has been working on a new album, and it was announced that Lenny Kravitz will serve as executive producer. BellaNaija+1
Why He’s Notable
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He carries forward the legacy of his father’s musical revolution in Afrobeat, but adds his own voice and evolving production. theguardian.com+1
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He is both musician and activist — his public profile engages with social justice in Nigeria and beyond. ROAM
2. Lenny Kravitz
Profile Summary
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Full name: Leonard Albert Kravitz; born 26 May 1964 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Encyclopedia Britannica+1
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He is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor known for blending rock, funk, soul, and other genres. Encyclopedia Britannica
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Notable early albums: Let Love Rule (1989), Mama Said (1991), Are You Gonna Go My Way (1993). Major commercial success followed in _90s. top40weekly.com+1
Achievements & Style
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He has won multiple Grammy Awards (including four consecutive for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance from 1999-2002) and has sold tens of millions of albums worldwide. Smooth
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His style is retro-inspired yet modern, drawing from classic rock, soul, funk, reggae, and psychedelia. top40weekly.com
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Apart from music, he has acted in films and also engages in design, fashion and lifestyle projects. Encyclopedia Britannica
3. Their Connection
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The direct link: Lenny Kravitz is executive producer on Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s forthcoming album. BellaNaija+1
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This means Kravitz is overseeing production at a high level — contributing creative vision, perhaps instrumentation, production decisions — for Seun’s new record.
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The collaboration bridges Afrobeat (Seun) with a global rock/funk/soul sensibility (Kravitz), suggesting a hybrid musical direction. For example, a review of Seun’s upcoming album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) notes Kravitz’s contribution bringing “glossy, Stateside elements” to the Afrobeat core. theguardian.com+1
If you like, I can check what exactly Kravitz is contributing (instruments, songwriting, guest spots) and map how this collaboration might influence Seun Kuti’s sound — do you want that?
(Article credit: abijohn.com)