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‘Fela’s numerous wives, concubines almost killed him with stress’ – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti recently opened up about the immense stress his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, faced due to managing his numerous wives and concubines.
Speaking on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ podcast, Seun Kuti revealed that beyond the well-known 27 wives Fela married in a single day, he also had over 100 concubines living with him at his Kalakuta commune.
Seun explained that the sheer number of women in Fela’s life created overwhelming stress for the Afrobeat pioneer. He stated, “People only know of Fela’s 27 wives, they don’t know of his over 100 girlfriends that lived with us in the house. The wives and girlfriends almost killed Fela with stress.”
This candid disclosure sheds light on the personal challenges and complexities that accompanied Fela’s legendary status and unconventional lifestyle.
People only know of Fela’s 27 wives, they don’t know of his over 100 girlfriends that lived with us in the house — Seun Kuti pic.twitter.com/RKVXL7zAF1
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During an interview on the “Bahd and Boujee” podcast hosted by Moet Abebe and Tolanibaj, Seun disclosed that he and his wife have engaged in threesomes.
In the podcast, Seun Kuti explained that he has always embraced a polygamous lifestyle, following in his father’s footsteps. He clarified that his marriage to his wife does not adhere to traditional monogamous norms.
While affirming that there are no additional parties involved in their current relationship, Seun admitted to exploring alternative arrangements. He candidly shared that he and his wife have participated in threesomes on multiple occasions.