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Afrobeat sensation Made Kuti has opened up about his musical journey, personal growth, and the lessons he’s learned along the way, including his thoughts on marriage and mastering his craft.
The grandson of the iconic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti confessed that, looking back, he would have approached his musical training differently.
Speaking with Saturday Punch, he expressed regret for not dedicating more time to individual instruments before moving on to the next.
“If I could do it over,” he admitted, “I’d focus deeply on one instrument at a time rather than spreading myself too thin. Mastery takes patience.”
When discussing his marriage, Made dismissed ethnic differences as insignificant, emphasizing that love and shared principles matter far more.
“My background is already a blend of cultures,” he said. “With my wife, our bond was never about heritage but understanding each other. Even when external tensions arose, they didn’t shake us.”
He also shed light on the often-underestimated challenges of being a musician, particularly the physical demands of playing wind instruments.
“Perfecting the trumpet is a relentless battle,” he explained. “Your embouchure weakens fast without daily practice—just a short break can set you back. It’s deceptive because it looks easy, but it’s unforgiving.”
