Tag: SEUN KUTI
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People now disrespect Fela’s name-Seun Kuti
Afrobeat maestro, Seun Kuti has stated that people now disrespect his father’s memory. The singer made this statement in reaction to a video where a woman claimed that her brothers spent six years in prison after a visit to the New Afrika Shrine. Using phrases like “shrine gang” and “Marlian life” with reference to the…
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FG still owes my family apology-Seun Kuti
Afrobeat singer and saxophonist, Seun Kuti has averred that the federal government still owes his family an apology and compensation. The outspoken entertainer, who doubles as a son to Fela Kuti, late Afrobeat legend, disclosed this while speaking in a recent interview. He also opened up about Omoyele Sowore, a beleaguered Nigerian activist, stating that…
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Seun Kuti slams Nigerians over Okada ban
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti on Monday reacted to the ban of Okada and tricycles in Lagos.The music star took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, where he expressed his disappointment at the reactions the ban of the use of Okada has been getting in the state. “Nigerian professionals have shown their true…
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Seun Kuti to headline Coachella 2020
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has been announced as one of the performers at the 2020 edition of American music festival, Coachella. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. An enthusiastic Seun shared the news on Instagram on Friday with…
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No one can fix Nigeria- Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Afrobeat star and sociopolitical critic, says no one can fix Nigeria. The Grammy nominee made this known when he took to his Twitter handle on Saturday 23rd of February 2019. Kuti noted that no President or Governor can fix Nigeria. His tweet read: “ No one person can fix this country. The president…
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Why I failed to perform at the Grammys- Seun Kuti
Afrobeat singer and saxophonist, Seun Kuti has said that he failed to perform at the 61st edition of the Grammys because he missed his flight. In an apology to his fans shared on his Instagram page, the youngest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti said there was a ticket mix-up. “First and foremost I have…
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Seun Kuti to perform at 61st Grammy Awards
Nigeria’s Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, is to perform at the premiere ceremony for the 61st Grammy Awards in the US. The youngest son of the Afrobeat pioneer, late Fela Kuti, took to his Instagram handle @bigbirdkuti to hint on his performance at the event coming up on Feb. 10. The 61st Grammy Awards will hold…
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Why I don’t have a PVC- Seun
As the general elections draws closer, Afro-beat musician, Seun Kuti has disclosed why he doesn’t have permanent voters card. The Grammy nominee noted that he won’t be participating in the 2019 elections because he doesn’t believe in any of the candidates. Kuti made this known as a guest on the popular breakfast TV show ‘Your…
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Seun Kuti expresses surprise over Grammy nomination
Nigerian Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti has declared that his nomination for the 2019 Grammy Awards ‘completely blew his mind’ Recall that Kuti and his Egypt 80 band were nominated in the best world music album category for ‘Black Times’. Seun will compete with Fatoumata Diawara, Bombino, Soweto Gospel Choir, and Yiddish Glory for the…
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‘We don’t need weak Men’, Toke Makinwa replies fan
Toke Makinwa has schooled a Twitter user on the importance of men having confidence in themselves to woo their desired woman despite her wealth. This came after the user, who was concerned about her relationship status, tweeted that she might be scaring men away from her because of her wealth. In her response, the author…