Renowned singer Seun Kuti took to Instagram to shower love and praise on his wife, Chef Yetunde Kuti, as they celebrated two special occasions on Monday, 14 October. The couple marked Yetunde’s birthday and their fourth wedding anniversary, with Seun sharing heartfelt posts and stunning photos of his partner. Seun’s message read: “To a top woman as you move into …

Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has claimed that his family started Anglican Church in Nigeria. His great grandfather and grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti and Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, respectively, were Anglican ministers in colonial Nigeria. The singer said despite his family’s role in propagating Christianity in Nigeria, he is not a follower of the religion. He boldly declared that he is …

Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has asserted that “Lagos is white man’s land”. He said that, contrary to the recent trend of various Nigerian ethnic groups claiming ownership of the mega city, the actual owners are foreigners who own the majority of its real estate and wealth. The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti’s son lamented that the economy of Lagos …

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, who was released from police custody last week and is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer, has updated his Instagram profile to reflect his title while in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, in Panti, Yaba, Lagos. On Saturday, Kuti updated his official Instagram page to reflect the titles he acquired during his …

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been released on bail. He was set free on Tuesday night from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos. The development was confirmed by his attorney, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika in a telephone interview with The PUNCH. “Yes, Ṣeun Kuti was released minutes ago”, he said. The extension of Kuti’s remand in police custody, …

A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday granted an application for an extension of remand of afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until 22nd May. Mr Simon Lough, who led a police legal team to the court, had moved the application. According to the Senior Advocate of …

The Magistrate’s court sitting in Yaba, Lagos has ordered the police to detain Afrobeat singer. Seun Kuti for additional 48 hours to enable their investigation into the alleged assault of one of its officers. The singer was taken to court on Tuesday afternoon and charged with assault on a police officer. The offence is contrary to Section 356 of the …

The police have placed Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti under arrest. This follows Saturday’s order by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba on account of an alleged assault of a police officer in Lagos by the musician. The IGP ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the incident and prosecution of the suspect accordingly. According …

A new video of Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti bragging about having slapped several police officers has emerged. In a recent viral video, Kuti had said that the officer alleged attempted to kill him and his family members. Although the exact time of the latest video is yet to be ascertained, Kuti could be heard saying his action stemmed from knowing …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has ordered the arrest of Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti over an alleged assault of a police officer in Lagos. The IG has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the alleged assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly. In a recent viral video, Kuti had …