Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti was born 12 July 1941 in London. Her early education took place in Lagos, Nigeria. Upon moving to London, she spent time at Princess Alice School and Home in Sutton Coldfield, England. On 7 January 1961, Remi married the emerging musician Olufela Ransome-Kuti who would become the celebrated Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. They had three children: Yeni, Femi and Sola (1963 – 1997). Her memoir, Mrs Kuti explores the turbulent years of her life with Fela, documenting both personal and shared struggles as they journeyed through fame. Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti passed away on 12 January 2002 in Lagos, Nigeria. This is her first and only book.

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