Seun Kuti slams billionaires over claims of self-made wealth

• Afrobeats star Seun Kuti openly criticized wealthy individuals in Nigeria for their claims of being self-made. 
• Seun Kuti argued that true affluence in Nigeria is often linked to connections with government officials and contracts from politicians. 
• His remarks were directed at the Igbo community, emphasizing that many claim their wealth without acknowledging governmental support. 
• He highlighted that many prominent traders in Alaba markets rely on government dealings to achieve their wealth.

Popular Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has voiced strong criticism against billionaires in the country, challenging their narratives of self-made success.

During a recent address to the Igbo community, Seun Kuti, the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, contended that true affluence in Nigeria is often linked to connections with government officials and contracts awarded by politicians.

Seun Kuti emphasized that many billionaires who publicly criticize the government are, in fact, benefitting from political ties.

He pointed out that influential traders, particularly in the bustling Alaba markets, often rely on these connections to amass their wealth, contrary to claims of complete independence from governmental support.

Netizens Reactions…

_munach said: “Seun and h@te for igbos 5&6.“

tattoo_makeout said: “Hate will never win.”

mr_t_rymes said: “Petroleum marketers de count billions bra try de think before you talk.”

patrickfrancis_emirys said: “Ahhhh Senior Man Change your Dealer this time Around or tell your Dealer make him no supply such again I swear.”

jighjigh_ said: “Ask an igbo person whos has a building materials shop how much thwy make in a week 😂 you will be shocked and them fit the drive 1980 benz.”

atomicsailor said: “I used to say this thing but una never ready for that conversation.”

nmanioflago said: “People make billions in business without any political investor , if u Dey the system u go see as the money Dey come no be child’s play.“

_joshua82250242 said: “Keep on explaining una go explain tire.”

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