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Seun Kuti talks about the Yahoo culture in Nigeria
Legendary musician Seun Kuti has sparked conversation online with his comments on the issue of “Yahoo boys” in Nigeria.
In a recent viral video, Kuti argued that simply arresting these scammers won’t solve Nigeria’s deeper problems. He emphasized that even if every single Yahoo boy in Nigeria were arrested today, it wouldn’t bring about meaningful change. Kuti suggested that these scams are symptomatic of larger issues within Nigerian society, such as lack of opportunity or economic hardship.
Furthermore, Kuti questioned why more attention isn’t directed towards the corrupt officials who siphon off billions of dollars from the country’s oil revenue. His remarks highlight the systemic issues and inequalities that persist in Nigeria.
This isn’t the first time Seun Kuti has used his platform to speak out about social issues in Nigeria. As the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun is known for his socially conscious music and activism, continuing his father’s legacy of advocating for social justice and change.
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Recall, Seun Kuti made waves once more, this time addressing cyberbullying and spotlighting the issue of disrespect towards African women in the music industry.
In a candid online clip broadcast on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Grammy-nominated artist recounted a previous instance in which he renamed teammate Wizkid’s fans from Wizkid FC to “Buhari’s children” due to cyberbullying concerns. Seun Kuti stressed the gravity of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, denouncing such behaviors as making life threats and posting people’s personal information online.
Reflecting on his own experiences, Seun Kuti described experiencing controversy for claiming that only a few Nigerian artists, including himself at the time, had garnered Grammy nominations. When asked about Wizkid’s candidacy, he explained that only one of Wizkid’s videos was nominated, not the entire album. This created a heated online debate among followers, prompting Seun Kuti to change the name of Wizkid’s fanbase to preserve his own reputation.