Afro Beats scion, Femi Kuti, has broken
World record for the longest single note held on a saxophone at the New Africa
Shrine.
He attained the feat over the
weekend at the New Africa Shrine as shared by his sister, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti
on her Instagram page.Femi broke the record of 45mins 37 seconds by performing at 46mins 38seconds, which was witnessed by a large audience that included Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, as well as the deputy high commissioners of Netherlands and The United Kingdom.
The record was previously first set in December, 1997 by legendary saxophonist Kenny G when he held an E-Flat for over 45 minutes.
Femi, who started playing the sax when he was 15 and joined his father’s band The Egypt 80, is a four-time Grammy award nominee.
He however awaits an official recognition by the Guinness World Record.
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