Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to address remarks made by musician Seun Kuti, who criticized her for advocating for the liberation of African women. Kuti argued that African women already enjoy more freedom than women in other parts of the world, a statement which sparked a response from Yesufu.
In her reply, Yesufu accused Kuti of seeking attention by using her name, suggesting that his music career has struggled to achieve similar success as his late father, Fela Kuti. She wrote, "Seun Kuti @RealSeunKuti wants to trend with my name as his karaoke business no make am blow alongside those wey dey do music."
Yesufu further defended her commitment to holding the government accountable, noting that her focus on political rather than private issues seemed to anger Kuti. In her post, she remarked, "Imagine being angry that I am holding government accountable and not private sector!"
She also took a jab at Seun’s legacy, implying that his actions reflect a lack of discipline she attributes to his father's influence, adding that his shows are popular mainly because fans hope to see a shadow of his famous father. The exchange has drawn significant attention online, sparking debate about activism, music, and legacy within Nigerian society.
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