Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti is no stranger to controversy, and his latest remarks have once again stirred intense reactions online.
Known for his outspoken views, especially following his earlier fallout with Wizkid, Seun returned to Instagram Live on 4 April 2026, where he launched into a heated discussion around Christianity and slavery.
As the session progressed and viewers engaged in the comment section, the conversation took an unexpected turn. In a moment of visible frustration, the 43 year old made a startling claim about his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Responding to criticisms about Fela’s lifestyle, Seun alleged that the Afrobeat legend maintained an open marriage with his many wives, suggesting that this arrangement may have exposed them to external relationships, which he linked to the spread of HIV/AIDS within that circle.
The statement has since divided opinions. While some see it as a raw and unfiltered defense of his father’s unconventional life, others question the logic and sensitivity of such a revelation, especially given the weight of the subject matter, because how does a responsible man open up his life to 27 women whose HIV status he didn’t know and not expect chaos?