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Sex is a mutual act, not a favour – Singer Seun Kuti
Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has ignited debate on social media with his comments about sex, asserting that it should be viewed as a mutual act rather than a favor.
In a recent post, Kuti challenged the idea that sex is a favor granted by women to men. He emphasized that it’s a shared experience and argued that it’s only considered a favor in the context of prostitution.
He stated, “No one gives anyone sex except a prostitute. Sex is a mutual act. It’s not a favor; you didn’t do anything special—you just had sex, a natural act that cave women and cave men engaged in.”
His remarks have provoked backlash from many Nigerians, who feel his comments undermine women’s agency and autonomy.
Additionally, his assertion that prostitution is “not a bad thing” has drawn further criticism. The controversy highlights the complexities and sensibilities surrounding discussions of sex, consent, and gender dynamics in Nigeria.
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In a recent appearance on “Rubbin’ Minds,” Kuti emphasized that protests alone cannot solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted issues. He referenced Martin Luther King Jr., paraphrasing his words: “I would rather live in a just warzone than in a peaceful place without rights because nothing is more peaceful than an unjust society. People accept their fate and remain silent, allowing the oppressors free rein.”
Kuti lamented how, until a decade ago, Nigerians were seen as the most resilient and happiest people in the world, but no one awarded them for enduring hardship. “Now that we’ve started speaking up for ourselves, we are being punished,” he remarked.