Tag: SEUN KUTI
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Seun Kuti excited over Grammy nomination
Afrobeat musician is excited over being nominated for the 61st Grammy Awards. Seun Kuti, who is the son of Afrobeat creator, Fela Kuti, shared the news on his Instagram page on Saturday. He noted that his album, Black Times, has been nominated in the Best World Music Award Category. Recall that Seun’s older brother, Femi…
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Fela’s music is for everyone, not his legacy- Seun Kuti
Late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son, Seun Kuti, has stated that his father’s music his for everyone, but not his legacy. The outspoken musician took to his Instagram page on Friday, October 26, 2018, where he recounted the hardship his family went through under the military regime in Nigeria. “Whatever you think Fela went through, he went…
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Seun Kuti laments as Kanye West says ‘Fela’s spirit flows through me’
Seun Kuti has slammed Kanye West over claiming that Fela’s spirit flows through him’. The American rapper drew a comparison between himself and the Afrobeat legend in a video posted on Twitter. https://t.co/a0QrRcif4M — ye (@kanyewest) October 14, 2018 In the video titled ‘Mind Control’, the rapper talked non-stop about different things…
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How Seun Kuti’s rapper lost life to ‘trailer with no tail light’
Egbeoluwa Ademilade,a budding rapper better known as Juggernaut signed to Seun Kuti’s Black Haus Entertainment ,died in a car accident on September 30 and was buried on Tuesday, October 2. According to a statement released by his record label on Thursday, the rapper’s vehicle crashed into a trailer with no tail lights in the wee…
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I am never buying expensive clothes for my kids again- Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has taken to his Instagram page saying he is never buying expensive clothes for his kids again. The singer shared his frustrations via his Instagram page on Monday, August 13, 2018, where he posted a photo of his cute daughter wearing a really beautiful dress. He wrote: “I remember this…
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I don’t care about being liked – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat artiste, Seun Kuti has lamented over not having everyone’s support when he started doing music over 20 years ago. The talented saxophonist said from the day his father passed on, only a handful of people ever believed in him. He added that even family and friends gave his career a lifespan. A sober Seun…
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All ‘Yahoo boys’ are fools- Seun Kuti
No doubt, cybercrime is an image nightmare for Nigeria. Nigerian fashion influencer and blogger, Noble Igwe stirred the hornet’s nest when he disclosed that record label owners, car dealers and club owners in Lagos are major fraud fronts in the country, calling the attention of EFCC to them. This led to countless online debates on…
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Seun Kuti reacts to FG’s codeine ban
Following the ban of codeine by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has reacted to the ban. The Afrobeat star and socio-political critic said the ban will not affect the supply of the drug. According to him:” Igbo has been…
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Fans thrilled as Seun Kuti’s ‘Black Times’ makes the Billboard World Music charts
The apple does not fall far from the tree.This aphorism comes to mind when one thinks of Seun Kuti’s latest achievement. The son of the legendary Afrobeat king, Fela Kuti has surged up to number 8 on the Billboard World Music Chart.His acclaimed fourth album, ‘Black Times’ earned him the spot on the Billboard music…
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Obasanjo is not qualified to speak for Nigerians – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has berated a statement credited to former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo over poor leadership in Nigeria. Recall that the former president had on Tuesday outlined several reasons Buhari should not seek re-election in 2019. Replying Obasanjo’s statement, Seun lamented on Instagram over…