Shalewa, one of the daughters the late afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has said that having a father like hers comes with a certain amount of pressure because people are constantly watching to see whether she can uphold her father’s legacy.
The singer, popularly known as DJ Shaarks, said this during a private listening party to introduce her upcoming project titled, #Burnsofine #Washa, to her fans and the media.
She said, “I am very proud of who I am and I believe it’s a blessing to have a father such as Fela. However, it also comes with a lot of pressure because people are constantly monitoring one to see whether one would succeed or fail. However, I am more concerned about doing good music and carrying on the legacy of my late dad. To this end, I will continue to dish out quality afrobeat music. So far, I think I’m not doing badly as my fans call me the ‘princess of afrobeat’.”
Shalewa, who is also a lawyer, added that she hoped her upcoming project would further establish her presence in the music industry.
