- The late Fela Kuti’s whirlwind of romance and passion resurfaced once more as his youngest son, Seun, shed new light in a revealing interview.
- He delved into the moment his father severed ties with all his wives in one stroke and the sea of girlfriends who filled their home.
The undisputed pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, fondly called the Abami Eda, was no stranger to controversy and intrigue, especially when it came to women.
But now, his son Seun Kuti has reignited the conversation with stunning revelations that have left many wowed online.
Sitting with media personality Quincy Jones on Echo Room, Seun peeled back the layers of his father’s infamous affairs, confirmed what many had whispered for decades, that Fela did, in fact, marry 27 wives.
However, what truly shocked listeners was the revelation that the music legend later took an unprecedented step in 1986, divorced them all at once.
As the youngest of Fela’s children, Seun said he never lived under the same roof with the wives, but what he did witness was no less astonishing, about his father sharing his home with at least 100 women.
Watch Seun Kuti unpacks his father’s controversial love life below
This revelation comes just months after Seun Kuti made headlines for a moment that had him over the moon, a rare and deeply symbolic gift from none other than Grammy Award-winning superstar Burna Boy.
The surprise present, a diamond-encrusted neckpiece featuring the iconic image of Fela Kuti, a figure who not only shaped Seun’s life but also revolutionized African music.
Seun, visibly touched by the gesture, took to social media to unveil the priceless piece, expressed his profound gratitude to Burna Boy for such a meaningful tribute. For him, this wasn’t just jewelry, it was a symbol of respect, lineage, and the unbreakable bond of music that transcends generations.
Their meeting was no ordinary encounter either. It happened under the roof of Obi Cubana, where Burna Boy was reportedly celebrating alongside his new rumored love interest, Chloe Bailey.
