- Seun Kuti, has taken aim at Africans who have moved abroad for better lives.
- During a recent Instagram Live, he called out Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others for not being truthful about their experiences overseas.
- He suggested that there is a silent agreement to keep the difficult aspects of their lives hidden.
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti, son of the late Fela Kuti, has taken aim at Africans who have moved abroad for better lives.
During a recent Instagram Live, he called out Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others for not being truthful about their experiences overseas.
He suggested that there is a silent agreement to keep the difficult aspects of their lives hidden.
He said that if Africans living abroad shared more about their challenges, it might stop many people at home from wanting to leave their countries.
Seun also criticized those who have been away for a long time, saying they have lost connection with their African heritage.
However, he pointed out that life back home isn’t always better for those who have moved away.
Watch video below:
In a previous report, Seun Kuti shared his anger over his experience with a Nigerian bank in London.
The saxophonist revealed that he wanted to open a bank account in the foreign country after he realised he had £10,000 (about N22m) on him.
He decided to patronise an African/ Nigerian bank, but he was shocked to learn that the minimum amount required was £50,000, which is approximately N106m.
Disappointed by the incident, the activist recounted how he walked out of the bank hall in shame. He further criticised the financial body for its high demands from Nigerians, juxtaposed with the country’s economic situation.
Seun noted that the event took place in the presence of his manager and friend, who laughed at him for thinking that his £10,000 was more than sufficient to open a foreign account.
See some comments below:
@mr.pe_I47: “I still wonder what you guys feel we see abroad that we have not seen in Africa.”
@Kenespiode: “Why would someone like him generalize a topic like this ? For some the only thing the face their is being a second class citizen. I have families and close friends living abroad and they will choose to live abroad a million times!”
@obynnyaw: “As a Medical Doctor in America, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸I will Japa one million times again!”
@cognitove wrote: “Don’t generalize. I am a successful medical doctor here in the US and I thank God every day for the opportunity to leave Naija Yes life can be challenging especially iwhen u move to a new country and starting life from scratch. Don’t expect opportunities to land on your laps. It took you from cradle to adulthood to build relationships in Nigeria don’t expect once you come here things will begin to work. You have to put in the work!! Ask questions !! And trust God to help you navigate your path.”
@tontolofabris wrote: “It’s hard at home and away… Just choose your hard.”
