With wisdom beyond his years and rhythm in his roots, Mádé Kuti unveils his debut album Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From? A third-generation Afrobeat visionary, Mádé merges tradition with experimentation, blending jazz, psychedelia, and alternative groove into a body of work that dances while it dares to question. Across 13 tracks, Kuti unpacks modern contradictions, privilege beside poverty or progress built on silence, without preaching. Instead, his songs challenge, soothe, and stir. Critics are already calling the album a generational breakthrough. Kuti says:
Self-awareness is the first step toward growth,” “It’s about confronting your flaws, not to shame them, but to fight for something better. I honor the legacy I was born into — but I’m here to expand it, not repeat it.
AFROPOP hails it as:
The most progressive and innovative 21st century take on Afrobeat yet.
The album’s latest single, You Can’t Hide, arrives with a gripping visual a mirror held to the self, reminding us that accountability isn’t punishment, it’s liberation. From the urgent opener Life As We Know It to the sprawling, soul-searching I Won’t Run Away, each track is a conversation: vulnerable, urgent, and globally resonant. His band, The Movement, continues to tour major stages including Glastonbury, Sauti Za Busara, and Philharmonie de Paris. Stream “Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?” and watch the official video below. Join in the search for truth by following Mádé Kuti on INSTAGRAM, THREADS, TIKTOK, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE.
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