“The Goal Is to Be an African Elder” -Seun Kuti spills as he turns 40

• In the mood of celebrating his new age, the musician teamed up with celebrity photographer, Kelechi Amadi, for some iconic pictures

• Sharing one of the photos on Instagram, Kuti explained that his ultimate goal is to become an African elder as he attains a new age

Nigerian musician and singer, Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti better known as Seun Kuti or Big Bird Kuti, is 40 today, January 11th, 2023.

In celebration of his birthday, the son of late singer, Fela Kuti has revealed his goal for his new age. According to Seun, his goals is to become an African Elder, that is, one that has aged with grace and dignity that the young ones can emulate.

“Happy birthday to meeeeeeeeeee!!! The goal is to become an African Elder ie one that has aged with grace and dignity that the young ones can emulate. I am happy to make it to 40!! The journey continues. Please use me hastag of the day o”.

Congratulatory messages pour in

official_ikechukwu said: “My G my brother my gangsta, I wish u a wonderful prosperous new Age. May blessings reign upon u and be covers in goodness and happiness.

iamnaomiachu said: “Happy Birthday, Big Bird . May you fly higher and grow wiser.”

lekan_kingkong said: “Enugbeti Abanieyan Anigbolapo Seun of the Kuti Klan. May your days be long omo Iya .”

cleopatrasblog said: “Happy Birthday Big Bird Kuti ❤️.”

iamsmade said: “Happy Birthday Big brother. More Blessings inshallah.”