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Seun Kuti

January 22, 2026

‘You’re soiling Nigeria’s reputation not Fela’s name,’ Yeni Kuti tells Wizkid, Seun

She said, “The Nigerian reputation is suffering because we are now seen as people who don’t respect their icons.”

Seun Kuti, Wizkid
January 20, 2026

‘I’m bigger than your father, Fela,’ Wizkid tells Seun Kuti

Wizkid has in the past publicly described Fela as his greatest musical influence and has a tattoo of the Afrobeat legend.

Wizkid, Seun Kuti
October 13, 2025

Exhibition showcasing Fela’s enduring legacy opens in Lagos

The event, which will run until December 28, is titled ‘Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion’.

Fela exhibition
August 23, 2023

Burna Boy rubbishes Afrobeats musicians, says their songs lack ‘substance’

Burna Boy, who has over time described his type of music as Afro-fusion, said foreigners appreciated him more.

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid
July 3, 2023

Magistrate’s absence stalls Seun Kuti’s assault trial

Mr Kuti, his counsel, and the prosecution team were in court, but the court could not sit due to Mr Olatubosun’s absence.

Seun Kuti
May 23, 2023

Seun Kuti released from custody after perfecting bail conditions

Seun has been in the custody of the Nigeria Police Force since last week over an alleged assault on a police officer.

Seun Kuti
May 23, 2023

Protesters give police 24-hour ultimatum to release Seun Kuti

The former chairperson of AAC in Lagos said the magistrate court is colluding with police by granting them illegal notices without the knowledge of Mr Kuti’s lawyer.

Protesters call for Seun Kuti's freedom
May 23, 2023

Youths protest as absence of chief magistrate stalls Seun Kuti’s assault case

As of the time of this report, there was no indication that the court would sit.

Seun Kuti detained by Nigeria police
May 20, 2023

Last last Seun Kuti becomes Obidient

Everything came together when Seun Kuti slapped a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Seun Kuti detained by Nigeria police
May 18, 2023

Assault: Court remands Seun Kuti for additional four days

According to him, the extension is to allow further investigation into the case.

Seun Kuti detained by Nigeria police