Seun Kuti reveals he was ‘stigmatized’ for being the son of music icon, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

Seun Kuti, a one-time Grammy nominee has stated that he was ostracized for being the son the legendary music icon and Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Speaking in a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti said his paternity also affected his relationship, stressing that he couldn’t go to his girlfriend’s father’s house.

He said the stigmatization was appalling because his late father didn’t do anything to warrant it.

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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 his joined his late father’s band, Egypt 80, at the age of 8.