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France confers national honours on Femi Kuti

Last updated: October 20, 2022 9:52 am
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Femi Kuti announces his French national honours on social media

Legendary Afrobeat singer, saxophonist and songwriter, Femi Kuti has been conferred with the national honour of the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Government in Paris France.

The warm gesture was extended to Femi Kuti at the Fela Anikulapo- Kuti Rebellion Afrobeat Exhibition on Wednesday October 19, 2022 in recognition of his significant contributions to the Arts Literature and the enrichment of cultural heritage.

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Also read: Femi, Made Kuti, plan to take afrobeat to the world

The musician took to his social media page to announce the warm gesture extended to him by the French Government.

(Editor: Terverr Tyav)

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