( CNN ) -- Energetic , infectious and combative , the music of Nigerian musician Femi Kuti has moved audiences around the world . But the man is just as passionate about getting people to change their world as much as move their feet . Son of Afrobeat pioneer and political activist Fela Kuti , Femi inherited his father 's zeal for both music and activism . Kuti was signed to Motown Records in 1994 and his music blends Afrobeat with more current soul , R & B and jazz . He 's worked with rappers Mos Def and Common and continues to explore his music and collaborations . While the music matters , the man himself remains just as politically motivated as his father . Kuti 's nightclub in Lagos , the New Afrika Shrine , had become a Mecca for West African music and creative expression , until it was closed by the authorities earlier in the summer . It was also homage to his father and continued his legacy of using music to inspire , change and motivate . Kuti recently told a reporter for All Africa Global Media that the Shrine was a place of worship where people can honor `` great black people , who fought for the emancipation of Africa through music . '' Freeing the `` Shrine '' from being under lock and key is just one of his crusading missions , as with his band , The Positive Force , Kuti remains outspoken about Nigeria , corruption and the positive changes that Africa can achieve . Watch Femi Kuti on African Voices on Saturday , October 31 , 12.30 and 18.30 GMT ; Sunday , November 1 , 18.00 GMT .
Nigerian musician Junior Kuti is son of Afrobeat pioneer King Kuti . Inherited his father 's passion for music and political activism . Based in Lagos recently closed by authorities ; very politically outspoken .