’I was stigmatized for being fela’s son’ – Seun Kuti spills

The son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti reveals how he suffered from stigmatization because of his late dad.

The Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti made it known that he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being the son of the late renegade Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.

He made this revelation while speaking on a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti said his surname also affected his relationship, stressing that he couldn’t go to his girlfriend’s father’s house.

He said the stigmatisation wasuncallrf for because his late father didn’t do anything to warrant it.

“Growing up, I was stigmatized for being Fela’s son. I couldn’t even enter my girlfriend’s father’s house. Even the street, people would always point at me and say, ‘See Fela pikin.’ It was annoying because my father didn’t do anything.

“Now, these killers, murderers, corrupt thieves that their actions are killing millions of Nigerians everyday, you are willing to be in party with them and hailing them. We need to check ourselves.”

The singer also revealed that as early as 8 he had already joined his father band, Egypt 80.

Omachi Agnes
Omachi Agnes
Omachi Agnes is a Tourism Studies graduate, a professional tour operator, and an actress, She is a core believer that kindness saves the day. If Agnes is not blogging, you can find her exploring the world and taking beautiful pictures while at it.

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