Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has said he thought that heβd die at a very young age.
The musician, son to the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, clocked 60 on June 16.
In an interview with Goldmyne TV published on Sunday, the singer said he was βquite shockedβ that he was still alive to celebrate 60 years.
He said while growing up, he had a friend who always told him that he would βdie soonβ because he was reckless.
In the interview, Femi Kuti said, βI thought I would that I would die very young. I had a friend who would look at me and say, βthis man will dieβ.
At the time, I had a bike so he be looking at like βthis one, youβll soon dieβ because I was so reckless as a teenager.β
Speaking of his new age, the musician added, βTo have clocked 60, Iβm quite shocked that Iβm here. But itβs gracious.
βItβs an age where you just reflect on so many things in your life and you know, every moment is now precious with friends, family and your children. Itβs an unbelievable age. I thought 50 was good but 60 is greater.β