‘I was stigmatized for being Fela’s son’ – Seun Kuti

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Grammy-nominated singer Seun Kuti has disclosed that he experienced stigmatization while growing up due to being the son of the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

In a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Seun Kuti opened up about the challenges he faced, revealing that his paternity affected not only his personal life but also his relationships.

He shared that the stigma was particularly evident in his relationships, recounting instances where he couldn't visit his girlfriend's father's house because of his father's reputation.

Seun Kuti emphasized that the stigmatization was unjustifiable, as his late father had not done anything to warrant such treatment.

Kuti said, “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.”

He also disclosed during the interview that he joined his late father’s band, Egypt 80, at the age of 8.

Source: dailypost.ng

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