Seun Kuti, a renowned singer and son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has expressed strong disapproval towards critics of the Buhari administration who accepted national awards from the outgoing president’s administration. President Muhammadu Buhari recently honored 339 notable Nigerians with national awards as his tenure comes to an end.
Among the recipients were popular musician Davido and three prominent Nigerian filmmakers – Kunle Afolayan, Charles Opaleke, and A.Y. (Ayodeji Richard Makun).
Seun Kuti vehemently criticized these individuals for accepting the awards and questioned the consistency of their beliefs, ridiculing them for what he perceives as double standards. He firmly believes that the Buhari administration is one of the worst the country has ever witnessed and should not be supported.
Kuti questioned the integrity of those who relentlessly criticize the government but willingly accept accolades from the same administration. He wondered why no one would reject the awards on principle or if they genuinely believed that Buhari had transformed as a leader.
In his Instagram post, Seun Kuti wrote, “Half of the people criticizing this government as the worst thing ever dey go collect award for Abuja from the same government? No one will reject it on principle? Or Buhari don legit? Make una tell me o.” He captioned his post with the statement, “Next 3 1/2 years now we start the same dance again. What do you stand for? #Mafo!! #standwellwell.”
Seun Kuti, also known as Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti, is a Nigerian musician and singer. He recently made headlines when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer, but he has since been released from police custody and embarked on a European tour.