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Top 7 Nigerian Entertainers Who Took After Their Fathers by ImYourJude(m): 3:34pm On Nov 27, 2015 |
1. Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti
Femi and Seun are the children of
Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo
Kuti. Since their father’s demise,
the two have kept the fire of
Afrobeat burning and are clearly the
most successful Afrobeat
musicians around today.
Femi started playing the Saxophone
at 15 and eventually became a
member of his father’s Egypt 80
Band before forming his own band,
The Positive Force in the late
1980s. He did this with Dele Sosimi
(Gbedu Resurrection), former key-
board player of Fela Anikulapo Kuti
and like his father, has shown a
strong commitment to socio-
political issues in his career so far
and with 4 Grammy nominations to
his name.
On his part, Seun Kuti, said to be
most similar to Fela in words and
deeds, continues to evolve and has
become a strong voice calling for
social reformation in Nigeria and
Africa. He is always on the road,
performing in tours and festivals
across the world.
2. Paul Play Dairo
He is the son of late Isaiah Kehinde
Dairo popularly known as I.K Dairo,
a prominent Juju musician who
rocked the Nigerian music scene
between 1960s and late 1980s.
I.K. Dairo’s unique style of jùjú
music earned him the admiration of
Nigerian music lovers especially the
Yorubas and Paul Play was able to
get his big break in the music
industry toeing the path of his
father.
Noted for his versatility and vast
music knowledge, he remixed one
of his late father’s most popular
songs, ‘Mo So Rire’ but has shown
he can hold his own with a number
of hits of his own also. Notably one
of the pioneers of the vastly
growing pop movement, it is
difficult to forget Paul Play’s ‘Angel
of my life’, ‘Happy Day’, ‘Forever’
among others.
3. Darey Art Alade
He is the son of late Modupe Arthur
Alade popularly known as Art Alade,
a famous Nigerian highlife/jazz
artiste in the 60s and 70s.
Darey Art Alade’s late dad, who
attended the London TV College,
was also the amiable presenter of
the late 1970-80s popular NTA
programme, the Bar Beach Show.
Boasting awesome talent of his
own, Darey adopted his father’s
stage name which helped him a
great deal at the start of his career.
Like his dad, he also started as a
presenter before hitting the
limelight after emerging 2nd
runner-up on Project Fame 2004.
Not done with music by any means,
he has 3 successful albums and
over 10 awards to his credit so far.
His biggest hit, as many would
attest, remains the chart topping
‘Not the girl’.
4. Dr Sid
Sidney Esiri best known as Dr Sid is
the son of late Justus Esiri, the
famous Nollywood actor who died
in February 2013. The older Esiri
was popular for his role in the
popular 80s sitcom, ‘Village
Headmaster’ and contributed in no
small measure to the growth of
Nollywood till his death just 2 years
ago.
His son, a member of the Supreme
Mavin Dynasty, led by Don Jazzy
has continued to keep the family
legacy alive in the entertainment
industry though on the music lane.
If his body language is anything to
go by however, no one can rule Dr
Sid, who recently returned from the
New York Film Academy, out of
acting.
5. Barry Showkey and Barrymade
Wale Akanji Barrister aka Barry
Showkey, a Fuji musician and
Modinat Asabi Ademola popularly
known as Barrymade, an Islamic
gospel musician are the kids of late
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.
Widely regarded as the originator of
Fuji music, Barrister is no doubt one
the best musicians to have ever
come out of Nigeria. Though he is
late, his influence on the Fuji music
scene where he is a revered figure
remains very strong.
Barry Showkey, a former Kennis
Music act, is now based in the US
and leads his father’s Mr Fuji
Memorial Band while Barrymade,
who became famous by featuring
her father on her debut album
many years ago, is equally doing
well in the entertainment industry.
6. Big Sheff
Sheriff Ilori aka Big Sheff is a
rapper who appeared on the scene
last year. The rapper, who bears an
obvious resemblance to American
rapper, Rick Ross in several areas, is
the son of two of Nigeria’s music
legends, General Kolinton Ayinla
and Queen Salawa Abeni.
General Kolinton Ayinla fondly called
Kebe N’Kwara is one of founding
fathers of Fuji music while Salawatu
Abeni is the foremost Waka
musician.
It’s easy to conclude that Big Sheff
couldn’t have done anything else
without at least taking a shot at
music.
7. Clarence Peters
Leading music video director and
founder of Capital Hill, one of
Nigeria’s top record labels, Clarence
is the son of charismatic Afro Juju
star, Sir Shina Peters, and hugely
talented thespian, Clarion
Chukwura.
With the creative world having
converged for Clarence through his
widely recognised dad noted for his
music writing, choreography and
performance ability and his multiple |
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