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Seun Kuti

October 26, 2023

“I don’t have complete closure for my mom’s passing like I do for my dad”, Seun Kuti shares on #WithChude.

Youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and leader of the Egypt 80 musical band, Seun Kuti sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude to discuss turning 40, going to prison for the first time, his thought about Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Sunday Igboho, the altercation with P square, mob justice action for Mohbad, the... Read More

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After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari; Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his belief yesterday that the people of Niger Republic would support him if anyone posed a threat to him after his tenure. He also revealed... Read More

National Assembly Approves Buhari’s $800m Loan Request; Inmates Crown Seun Kuti ‘General Overseer’ as He Leads Prayer Sessions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss National Assembly Approves Buhari’s $800m Loan Request A member of the House of Representatives Committee on Loans, Aids, and Debt Management, Abubakar Yunusa Ahmad, has confirmed that the federal lawmakers have granted approval for President Muhammadu Buhari’s $800 million... Read More

If You’re Wondering Why Seun Kuti Is Still in Detention, Here’s Why

In recent days, the Nigerian music industry and fans of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti have been captivated by his arrest and subsequent detention. The incident unfolded when Seun was filmed assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. In his defense, Seun Kuti claims that the police officer tried to “kill him”... Read More

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Suspicious Items Found During Search of Seun Kuti’s Residence – Police

The police have announced the discovery of suspicious items during a search conducted at the residence of Seun Kuti, the son of the renowned Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, made this statement in response to criticism on social media. Seun Osewa, the founder of Nairaland, had accused the police... Read More

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Police now understand how it feels to be brutalized, humiliated – Mr Macaroni on Seun Kuti’s arrest

Popular actor and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has expressed his views on the arrest of Afrobeats star Seun Kuti by the Nigeria Police. Taking to Twitter, Macaroni condemned the assault on the police officer who was slapped by Kuti but also called for Kuti’s rights to be respected in the... Read More

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Seun Kuti’s Lawyer Raises Alarm Over Starvation of the Music Star in Detention

Seun Kuti, the renowned music star, has found himself at the center of a distressing situation as his lawyer raises concerns about his well-being while in detention. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, a senior Advocate of Nigeria representing Kuti, has expressed dismay over the alleged starvation of his client during his time in custody. In a strongly worded... Read More

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Seun Kuti in Police Custody for Alleged Assault on Officer After Turning Himself In

Renowned Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti voluntarily presented himself to the Lagos State Police Command on Monday morning, in response to an ongoing investigation into allegations of assault against a police officer. Accompanied by his legal representative and a family member, Seun Kuti cooperatively appeared before the authorities, as confirmed by Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the... Read More

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You wanted the lesser of 3 evils but you got the best – Seun Kuti speaks on election result

The late musician Fela Kuti’s youngest son, Seun has finally spoken up on the 2023 Nigeria Elections. Famous for saying what he thinks without caring what others think, Kuti came to Instagram after the 2023 presidential election to offer his thoughts on the results. Prior to the elections, the singer had a heated debate with Peter Okoye... Read More

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February 8, 2023

You are nothing without your father’s name – Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti clash over Peter Obi

After Seun Kuti made a remark regarding presidential contender Peter Obi, Nigerian singer Peter Okoye of the combo P-Square took him to the task. When Seun Kuti claimed that no politician can save Nigeria but Nigerians themselves, it set up a war of words between him and Peter Okoye. Seun Kuti continued by saying that even... Read More

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February 8, 2023

I was a fool when I campaigned for Tinubu in 1999 – Seun Kuti

The Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti admits he was “foolish” to support Bola Tinubu for Governor of Lagos state in 1999. In the next election this month, Tinubu will represent the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential candidate. The controversial musician recently released a video in which he said he was “young and naive” when he... Read More

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November 17, 2020

#EndSARS: Deployment of Police to Afrika Shrine is another infringement no one should be quiet about

The Nigerian government seems bent on worsening the situation of young Nigerians following the #EndSARS protest, despite their genuine effort to drive positive change. As young people with a progressive mindset who have come to terms with the fact that the desired change is achievable even in the face of stiff opposition, Nigerian youths decided... Read More

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We See You: @DonJazzy, @Uchejombo, @RealSeunKuti, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: What can the Don do for you? #TalkToTheDon pic.twitter.com/zPWIGrxFNQ... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 30th of April

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: The Late 5: Nigeria’s population now 201m – UNFPA; Dickson rejects life pension bill for lawmakers | Other stories Seun Kuti says Africans didn’t know about subjugating women until colonisation came and wow, this incredible ignorance Check out other stories we brought your... Read More

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Seun Kuti says Africans didn’t know about subjugating women until colonisation came and wow, this incredible ignorance

When it comes to personal politics, I have never held Nigerian celebrities to any standard. They are, after all, humans. And although being a celebrity can also mean being a role model and saying the right things, because this is what a majority of people expect, Nigerian celebrities are altogether a different breed. Which is... Read More

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December 10, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: ‘NYSC dismisses Davido’; Women dominate 2019 Grammy nominations | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. NYSC reportedly dismisses Davido The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed singer, David Adeleke, known as Davido, for violating camp rules, Punch Newspaper reports. The Newspaper quoted a source as saying that,... Read More

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October 29, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian says Kanye West harasses her to have more kids; Dammy Krane says he has forgiven Wizkid | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Comedian says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option Tega “Ade” Akpobome, in an interview with YNaija Saturday, says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option in their day to day activities instead... Read More

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October 16, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Seun Kuti, Ayodele Fayose, Buhari’s reaction to the death of Hauwa, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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October 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide signs two young talents to YBNL; Seun Kuti attacks people who want to be Fela | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Seun Kuti says ‘every Tom, Dick and Ashy wants to be Fela because they want to smoke weed and chase women‘ On the day (October 15) his dad, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was supposed to be 80, Seun... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Frank Edwards, Sam Adeyemi, Seun Kuti, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from yesterday... Read More

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Tribute: “A man is not dead until he’s forgotten” | 20 years on, Fela is alive and strong

by Aduratomi Bolade If Fela were still alive, he would have been 79 on October 15, but he’s not: he died on this day in 1997. I remember that day clearly, the news broke on a Saturday evening, my dad had gone out and he was just returning home when we heard the announcement on... Read More

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Hard Rock Cafe to honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti

by Omoleye Omoruyi Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has not stopped receiving accolades, honours and awards, as Temple Management Company (TMC) is set to induct Fela into the Hard Rock Music Memorabilia Collection. The Hard Rock Café induction is being put together by Temple Management Company (TMC) and have done same with juju legend King Sunny Ade (KSA)... Read More

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How Seun Kuti chose to immortalize his mother (PHOTO)

There are a lot of ways one can choose to immortalize a favorite person in their lives be it via sculptures, paintings or photographs but the most common way, it seems is via skin gratification- Tattoos. Seun Kuti picked this latter method to create a perpetual reminder of his late mother, by getting a tattoo... Read More

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Seriously, it’s time we bury this party || Seun Kuti has a grudge with David Mark, PDP

by Chinwe Okafor Seun Kuti is back again with his bants and this time, it is directed at the Peoples Democratic Party. The Afrobeat musician took to his Facebook page to call out the PDP and its chieftains, saying that Senate president, David Mark teargassed him when he (Mark) was in the military and he (Seun)... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Seun Kuti reveals one thing OBJ can’t tear from the pages of history (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Uh-oh! Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has come out to respond to former Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo’s tearing of his PDP membership card. The former president of Nigeria, with glee and the help of his aide, ripped his PDP membership card as he dumped the party saying he did so to... Read More

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February 8, 2015

I can only forgive Buhari on one condition… – Seun Kuti

by Anike Jacobs Afrobeat star and late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son, Seun, has explained why he would not vote this year. He also opened up on the only condition under which he would forgive Buhari for locking his father up. In an interview with the Nation Newspapers, he said “No, I don’t have my PVC because... Read More

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January 12, 2015

Why I will never vote for Buhari – Seun Kuti

by Anike Jacobs Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has said he will vote against Buhari over what he did to his father 31 years ago. In a recent chat with the Nigerian Tribune, the father of one said: “Truth is that I have no reason to give my vote to any... Read More

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