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Seun Kuti

“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…

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Tinubu Govt Set to Begin Collection of Taxes from Market Traders, Informal Sector; Anambra Student Denies JAMB’s Accusations of Result Forgery | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu Govt Set to Begin Collection of Taxes from Market Traders, Informal Sector Anambra Student Denies JAMB's Accusations of Result Forgery EU Report Admitted as Exhibit in Presidential Election Petition…

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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

After May 29, Niger Republic will defend me - Buhari Seun Kuti Released After 8 Days in Police Detention Tribunal: Hearing to Commence May 30, Merging PDP, LP, APM Petitions…

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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

National Assembly Approves Buhari's $800m Loan Request Court Nullifies Alex Otti's Candidature and Labour Party Candidates in Abia, Kano Buhari Commissions N21bn Aso Villa Medical Centre EFCC Challenges Matawalle to…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon by an Individual; PSC Urges Prompt Prosecution of Seun Kuti for Assaulting Police Officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon by an Individual PSC Urges Prompt Prosecution of Seun Kuti for Assaulting Police Officer Two Businessmen Discharge 193 Cocaine…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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#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…

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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,…

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The YNaija Cover – the 30th of April

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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…

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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 Davido in NYSC camp…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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Chimamanda Adichie, Banky W, Toke Ibru, others make YNaija inaugural #Woke100 List

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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