Seun Kuti: Musician may report to police today, appoints Falana

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said he will provide legal services to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, who sought his intervention following the singer’s alleged assault on a police officer. The SAN, who confirmed…

Between Rufai Oseni and Seun Kuti — Fidelis Duker

Recently, these two incidents have caused quite a stir in the society. The first being the case of Oseni Rufai, who broke traffic laws and then threatened to report the policemen to the governor. The second being that of Seun…

*I’ve slapped many policemen, Seun Kuti boasts (DailyTrust)*Move to take over houses in Ogun community unsettles residents (Punch)

I’ve slapped many policemen, Seun Kuti boasts (DailyTrust) A video of Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti, boasting of slapping policemen is trending. Although it is unclear when the recording was made, Seun was seen  saying that he…

*Seun Kuti: “Temper justice with mercy”, Peter Okoye apologises, begs police (Vanguard)*Another Nollywood actor dies (DailyTrust)

Seun Kuti: “Temper justice with mercy”, Peter Okoye apologises, begs police (Vanguard) Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of P-Square has apologised to the Nigeria Police on behalf of his colleague in the music industry, Seun Kuti, who had a conflict with…

Freedom Vibes hosts Seun Kuti, Dele Farotimi to amplify advocacy for freedom of assembly

The stage is set for the December edition of Freedom Vibes Series as Unchained Vibes Africa hosts Afrobeat icon Seun Kuti and Lagos lawyer and seasoned political activist Dele Farotimi as keynote speakers.   According to a statement by Ayodele Ganiu…

*Explosion: NNPC commiserates with Lagos, victims (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu visits widow of man killed in Surulere #EndSARS protest (Guardian)

Explosion: NNPC commiserates with Lagos, victims (Punch) The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has commiserated with the Lagos State Government and victims of the tanker explosion which occurred on the Otedola Bridge in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.…

D’banj features Seun Kuti in a new song

D’banj has featured Seun Kuti on a new song. D’banj and the Afrobeat musician had teamed up for a collaboration weeks before the lockdown occasioned by coronavirus pandemic. A close source hinted that the song also featured the popular Egypt…

Burna Boy and the Fela influence – Dami Ajayi

Twenty-two years after Fela‘s death, his accomplished older son, Femi Kuti, is 58 years old, the exact age Fela was when he succumbed to HIV/AIDS. Seun Kuti, his younger son, in whose hands the mantle of leading the Egypt 80…

Seun Kuti lauds Akeredolu’s marijuana initiative, suggests possible relocation to Ondo (Punch)

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has lauded Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, for highlighting the need for the state to tap into the legal marijuana market. On his Instagram page, Kuti shared a screenshot of Governor Akeredolu’s tweet on the…

Seun Kuti thrills at Grammys, loses to Soweto Gospel Choir

Seun Kuti had a thrilling performance at the premiere ceremony of the 61st Grammy Awards, however failing to pick the award in the ‘World Music Award’ category in which he was nominated for his album, Black Times. South Africa’s Soweto…

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