Made Kuti Addresses Drug Misconceptions
Afrobeat singer Made Kuti has strongly dismissed the popular assumption that every member of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti family is involved in smoking and the use of hard narcotics. The young musician explained that he does not smoke while revealing that his father has also dropped the habit for a much healthier lifestyle.
He addressed the issue while speaking with TheCable during the United States mission’s 250th Independence Day celebration in Lagos. “A lot of people think I smoke, but I don’t, and even my dad has quit. So, there is a big misconception that the family are all into narcotics, but most of us are not,” he said.
Personal Life and Music Preferences
Away from the drug conversations, the grandson of Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti shared details about his personal life. Made Kuti called himself hardworking, loyal and passionate, stating that his loyalty ties to his status as a married man. On the subject of music, Made Kuti revealed that the Nigerian artiste he mostly listens to is his grandfather, Fela.
Climate Change Concerns
The singer also used the occasion to call attention to climate change, stressing that it is an urgent issue often overlooked in Nigeria. “I think honestly we are very aware of the cultural issues we are facing and the economic issues we are facing, but something very important I will say is climate change,” he stated.
Seun Kuti's Childhood Memory
In related news, Seun Kuti shared a vivid childhood memory about visiting his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, during one of his frequent detentions. He revealed that his late mother, Fehintola Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, secretly smuggled Indian hemp to Fela by hiding it inside bread and using him as an unsuspecting delivery boy. As a young boy, the singer said he was unaware of the contraband and recalled being instructed to hand the bread directly to his father at Panti police station. According to him, his older sister later explained that their mother deliberately kept him in the dark to prevent him from accidentally exposing the plan to police officers. Seun also mentioned that he regularly visited his father in detention facilities such as Ikoyi Prison, Kirikiri Prison, Panti, and Alagbon.
Made Kuti on His Marriage
Earlier, Made Kuti stirred conversations online after explaining his refusal to kneel while proposing to his wife, Inedoye Onyenso. The 30-year-old Grammy-nominated singer noted during a podcast interview that marriage should stand on mutual understanding rather than one partner begging the other. He married Inedoye in a private Lagos ceremony in November 2023 after previously revealing she was his secondary school daughter.
