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- Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat artist, discussed his late father, Fela Kuti, in a recent Instagram livestream.
- He claimed that Fela Kuti contracted HIV from one of his multiple wives.
- Seun refuted claims that Fela transmitted the virus to his partners, clarifying that Fela was the one who was affected.
In a recent revelation, Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has spoken about a sensitive chapter in his family history, alleging that his late father, the legendary Fela Kuti, contracted HIV from one of his numerous wives. This claim came to light during an Instagram livestream, where Seun sought to address and dispel rumors surrounding the circumstances of Fela’s illness.
Seun specifically countered the widespread belief that Fela may have transmitted the virus to his partners. Instead, he emphasized that it was Fela himself who was infected, shifting the narrative that has long surrounded his father’s legacy. He added a deeply personal perspective, shedding light on Fela’s marriage dynamics.
In an introspective moment, Seun shared that Fela allowed his wives the freedom to pursue relationships outside their marriage. Looking back, Seun considers this as one of his father’s significant errors in judgment. He remarked, “Fela made many mistakes. One of the mistakes he made – one day, I saw a video of a lady online saying why are people praising Fela’s legacy despite him giving women HIV and dying of AIDS.”
Kuti said, “Fela made many mistakes. One of the mistakes he made -one day, I saw a video of a lady online saying why are people praising Fela’s legacy despite him giving women HIV and dying of AIDS.
“I said, ‘Oh, Fela, you see yourself?’ If Fela was a traditional man, he would still be alive. I will tell you something about him that you might not have known, Fela’s women all had other men.
“Fela did not keep his women to himself. He believed that as he is free to sleep with all the women, the women are also free to meet other men. His law was that they shouldn’t bring the men to his house.
“My father doesn’t leave his house to sleep with other women outside, so it was his women who brought HIV home to him. Nobody is perfect. Everybody make mistakes. But Fela is a man that is on the side of humanity.”
In other news… A Nigerian lady has sparked widespread discussion online after making a heartfelt plea for help in finding a life partner as she nears her 28th birthday.
In a moving video posted on social media, she shared her worries about still being single, expressing a desire not to spend another birthday alone.
She clarified that her focus isn’t on a partner’s wealth, but rather on finding companionship and a genuine marital connection.
Speaking in a blend of Yoruba and English, she appealed to viewers to assist her in her search for a husband.
“Nigerians please help me I need husband. I’ll be 28 next week. I don’t want to celebrate this 28 years alone. Ejor o, mo need Oko o! Please help me find a husband, money is not the problem for me. Why don’t you guys want to marry us anymore? Am I not beautiful enough?”