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‘Lagos is white man’s land’ – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat singer and son of the late Fela Kuti, has stated that “Lagos is white man’s land,” challenging recent claims by various Nigerian ethnic groups asserting ownership of the city.
He emphasized that the majority of the city’s real estate and wealth are owned by foreigners, highlighting the economic control exerted by non-Nigerians. Seun Kuti’s comments draw attention to the complex dynamics of land ownership, wealth distribution, and economic influence in Lagos.
Speaking in a recent Instagram live session with fans, Kuti said, “Why are you guys shouting, ‘Lagos is Igbo land, Lagos is Yoruba land?’ Lagos is a white man’s land. Go to the Ministry of Land in Lagos and see how many percent of land in Lagos Yoruba people own.
“The whole of Nigeria, look at your oil industry, who is controlling it? It’s the whites. They hide it in plain sight. Eko Hotel, is the most expensive real estate in the whole of Lagos, who owns it? Is it you? Now, Eko Atlantic is an extension of Eko Hotel, owned by the same foreigners.”
“Lagos is white man’s land”
– Seun Kuti pic.twitter.com/rq5P1lDIEm
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) November 29, 2023
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