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Seun Kuti blasts silence of female celebrities over Senator’s shocking allegations
Renowned Nigerian musician and activist Seun Kuti has openly criticized female celebrities and feminists in Nigeria for their silence regarding the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan recently accused Akpabio of persistently making advances toward her, both within Nigeria and abroad. According to her, his hostility stems from her refusal to comply with his demands.
Expressing his disappointment, Seun Kuti condemned the lack of solidarity shown towards the senator, particularly from women who had previously championed actress Annie Idibia during her publicized marital struggles with singer 2Baba.
“I stand with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan 100 percent because she’s not even the first to make such allegations against the Senate President,” Kuti asserted. “It’s appalling that all these so-called women activists are silent.”
Additionally, he criticized Nollywood actors and actresses, accusing them of benefiting from government-backed grants while avoiding issues that challenge political elites.
Though he admitted he is unable to lead a protest, Kuti urged Nigerian women to rally behind the senator, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations. His remarks have sparked renewed conversations on gender advocacy, accountability, and the intersection of politics and entertainment in Nigeria.
“I stand with the Senator..All these so-called women activists are all quiet.”
– Seun Kuti pic.twitter.com/PxYzCeZdBB
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) March 4, 2025