Afrobeats singer and activist Seun Kuti has ignited widespread debate on social media after delivering a fiery response to critics who questioned his relevance and legacy as the son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
In a viral video circulating online, Seun mocked those who downplayed his achievements, citing an inheritance payment he received decades after his father’s death as an example of what he described as enduring legacy.
“I just collected 120,000 US dollars based on my father’s name — not my work — simply because I am Fela’s child,” Seun said, noting that Fela passed away 29 years ago. “How many people’s fathers can send them money from the grave after 29 years?”
The outspoken musician argued that many of his critics fail to understand what it means to come from a family whose influence has stood the test of time. According to him, wealth alone does not amount to true accomplishment or legacy.
“You don’t know what it means to be the child of someone who accomplished something, because your fathers never accomplished anything,” he said, drawing a distinction between what he called genuine greatness and families whose wealth, in his view, was not built on lasting impact.
Seun insisted that his remarks were not about money but about cultural, moral, and ideological influence, emphasizing that legacy outlives material possessions.
The comments have since sparked intense reactions online, with supporters applauding his unapologetic defense of Fela’s legacy, while critics accused him of arrogance and insensitivity.
The clip continues to trend across social media platforms, reigniting conversations about legacy, privilege, and what it truly means to achieve lasting impact in Nigeria.
