- As Nigerians continue to strive amid the harsh economic situation, Afrobeats singer Fela Kuti has shared the way forward
- He noted that the country has electricity, but it has been grouped into different categories and there is no guarantee that those in Band A would enjoy a constant power supply
- The veteran singer also stated that tribalism and ethnicity are not the problems of the country, and he shared how his tribe has betrayed him in the past
Afrobeats singer Fela Kuti has shared how challenging the current situation in Nigeria has become. He shared how the citizens have to queue for fuel when the price was N500 and the queue has remained even when the price is currently above, N1000 per litre.
According to the singer, Nigerians should eschew tribalism and ethnicity. Besides, he said he was a core Yoruba man, but his tribesmen have betrayed him multiple times. He added that he has seen the Igbos and Hausas betray, but there are also good Igbo and Hausa men.
Femi Kuti shares opinion with Nigerian. Photo credit@femikutiSource: Instagram
In the video posted by @onejoblessboy on X, the first son of the legendary Afrobeats icon Fela Kuti shared how his father’s close friend was a Hausa man when he was alive.
He added that the poor electricity supply is worrisome and paying the bills do not guarantee the services. In addition, he said if anyone is sick, it was cheaper to buy a coffin than go for treatment.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Femi Kuti’s video
TheTalk.NG has compiled some of the reactions to Femi Kuti’s video below:
@keniemoh4real09:
“Femi still exhibits a fraction of Fela unlike Seun that makes noise here and there. He’s got originality and there’s wisdom in his speech.”
@Shomex56:
“There was a country called Nigeria, all they have to do is change the name to Bourdilon.”
@ose_okpamen:
“But Obi that genuinely wanted to work you Femi kept quiet. Again, that generation just loves to yan so much.”
@Bigcharly7:
“This is medicine after death. We all know what happened and who we supported in 2023. All of us will be alright.”
Femi Kuti gets appointment from Macron
Earlier, Femi trended online after he got a special honour award from the French government.
The three-time Grammy-nominated artist was also appointed a Knight of the French Order of Arts and Letter.
Present at the event where Femi Kuti got the award and recognition for his art was French President Emmanuel Macron, who took a photograph with him.
Source: TheTalk.NG
