Tag: Seun Kuti

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has raised questions about the sources of wealth among colleagues in the music industry. 

During a recent Instagram Live session, he expressed skepticism regarding the substantial fortunes of some artists, suggesting that their wealth cannot solely be attributed to musical earnings.

Kuti highlighted his experience, stating, “I have been touring for over 20 years, and I’m only just building my first house.” 

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He noted that many artists with fewer than two hit songs appear to be wealthier than he is, asking, “Where is the music money coming from?”

His comments come in the wake of several Nigerian artists boasting about the financial rewards of the music industry.

 Rapper Shallipopi previously claimed that there is significant money in music, emphasising his financial success after releasing just a few hits. 

Singer Portable stated that there is more money in music than in rituals, fraud, or football.

Kuti’s remarks challenge the narrative of easy wealth in the music scene, prompting discussions about transparency and the true sources of income among musicians.

Seun Kuti, one of the sons of the late legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has revealed why the video of his song with Damian Marley is on hold.

The Afrobeat singer made this known while speaking of his intentions for the official video of the duet entitled, Dey.

Kuti, who was a guest on a radio show, explained that the video was being delayed due to his and Damian’s busy schedules, one of the sons of legendary Bob Marley.

He said he would wait until he and Damian had the time to be on video set together.

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“I’ve told my management that if we can’t sync our time for a video shoot then we will pick a video for another song because I don’t want to do the video if we are not there together,” he said.

He noted that there had been many suggestions regarding the video shoot, such as animation due to both artists’ busy schedules, but he resisted, saying he doesn’t mind shooting the video at a later date.

“They had other ideas like an animation video, but I refused.”

Singer Seun Kuti has opened up about his experiences as a father, revealing that having children is the greatest achievement of his life.

However, he also shared that his relationship with his first daughter is strained due to a lack of connection with her mother.

In an interview with Timi Agbaje, Seun Kuti spoke candidly about the joy of raising his younger daughter but also acknowledged the challenges he faces in connecting with his older daughter.

Despite the challenges, Seun Kuti emphasised the importance of family and the joy that his younger daughter brings to his life.

“The greatest thing I have ever achieved is becoming a father, having my daughter, being with her, and raising her.

“I have two kids but I’m not really close to my other daughter but to have the joy of that is the greatest achievement of my life for sure,” he stated.

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Unclear by the statement, Timi further asked: “How do you have two daughters but you’re close to one and not the other? Were you a single father before you married?.”

“No, it’s complicated circumstances; no family is perfect, you know, but I’m not close to the mother of my other daughter.

“I wasn’t married when I had my other daughter; interestingly, I had only had premarital s3x twice before my first daughter was born,” he said.

Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti, has claimed that his band, Egypt 80 is Africa’s most successful, with 54 albums under their belt.

In a recent interview with City FM, Kuti asserted that he is unafraid to speak his mind, despite the media and award organisers overlooking his music.

He highlighted the band’s achievements, stating that they are an African musical institution that deserves national recognition.

Kuti emphasised that his position as the frontman of Egypt 80 makes him a significant figure in society, and he will continue to share his opinions freely.

He expressed disappointment that despite his Grammy nomination, no African award organisation recognised the band’s contributions.

Kuti stressed that Egypt’s 80’s legacy should be celebrated to inspire Africans worldwide, showcasing their capacity to achieve exceptional institutions.

He said: “I won’t stop speaking my mind because I’m no longer afraid of anything you’re going to do. What are you going to do? You’re not going to play my videos? Are you not already doing this? So what are you going to do?

“Even when I got nominated for the Grammys, no award organization in the whole of Africa nominated my band in any category, knowing fully well that no matter what anybody says about me, I, Seun, am the frontman for Africa’s most successful band. 54 albums. By the time I drop my next album, it will be 55 albums.

“The band that I lead is an African musical institution. If we knew what we were doing in Africa, it would go without saying that this band should be given some kind of national recognition to keep them at the forefront of the psyche of African people all over the world, to know that Africans can achieve institutions like this. But well, that is for an African who knows what he’s doing.”

Singer Seun Kuti has publicly declared that he is not afraid of being betrayed by Verydarkman, a controversial activist.

Despite Verydarkman’s ongoing feud with actress Iyabo Ojo, Seun Kuti has been vocal in his support for the activist, stating that he doesn’t dictate for him.

In response to rumours that Verydarkman may eventually betray him, Seun took to Instagram to assert that he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear, saying that he has never engaged in fraudulent activities or defrauded anyone.

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“Dem say @verydarkblackman will betray me. I don’t steal. There is nothing to fear. I don’t defraud, there is nothing to fear”, he wrote.