R.I.P…Femi Kuti Loses His British Maternal Grandmother

Nigerian afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has lost his British maternal grandmother. He shared a photo of the 95-year-old woman on his Instagram page and wrote:

“My Maternal Grandmother, who changed my life, by talking sense into me changing my whole attitude positively. Will miss u thanks for the LOVE and CARE (RIP) you will always be in my heart of hearts.”

Femi’s mom, Remilekun Taylor Ransome Kuti, is said to be a blend of black American, red Indian and British. Remilekun was a highly influential woman in her time who is best known for her activism and also for being the first Nigerian female to drive a car.

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