EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Seun Kuti Speaks on Father Fela, Privileged Upbringing, and Life Lessons
In a candid conversation with our publication, Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, shared insights into his life, relationships, and experiences. In this exclusive interview, Seun opens up about his father, his privileged upbringing, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
On Father Fela
Speaking on the recent episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Seun clarified that he’s not bothered by people’s thoughts about his father. "Who gets upset when they win the lottery?" he asked, laughing. "Show me one person that won the lottery one day and said, ‘I’m angry, what the fuck? Get out mehn.’"
Despite only spending a short time with his father before he passed away, Seun confessed that Fela was his favorite person in the world. "I won the daddy lottery, my father is still my favorite person in the world. He’s my favorite person that I ever met, even though I only spent 14 years with him, they were 14 awesome years. He was my best friend and everything; he was a cool dad to me."
Privileged Upbringing
Seun reflected on his privileged upbringing, recounting how he was incredibly pampered as a child. He then revealed an interesting fact, stating that to this day, he has never washed any laundry. "You don’t know how spoilt I was growing up. Up till now, I still haven’t done laundry in my life, I still don’t know how to wash anything. I’m not bragging o, when I was going to school, I was sleeping in British Airways and snoring. In my dream, the thought crossed my mind ‘How will you wash your clothes?’ That thought woke me up like someone slapped me. Then I remembered washing machine and slept back."
Life Lessons
The singer also shared a poignant moment, recalling how his privileged upbringing almost led to a moment of panic. "When I was going to school, I was sleeping in British Airways and snoring. In my dream, the thought crossed my mind ‘How will you wash your clothes?’ That thought woke me up like someone slapped me. Then I remembered washing machine and slept back."
Seun’s stories offer a glimpse into his life, highlighting the unique experiences and lessons he’s learned along the way. As he continues to navigate his career and personal life, it’s clear that Seun Kuti is a talented artist with a rich heritage and a lot to share.
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