Fela was an icon and role model but he was not a good father; says Yeni Kuti (Fela’s daughter)

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[@yemim8246]

This woman is in her sixties ❤️❤️ Such a beautiful woman in and out

[@ugochinnaji3893]

As a little one then, there was no Fela's song I didn't have. My brothers and my mum made me to love his songs. I listened to it and it made so much meaning. When he died, I begged to be taken to his funeral and which was granted. I could still remember the white T- shirt people wore, I saw musicians that came, and everybody chanting, Fela never die ooo ... Fela is alive

[@esthyesthy972]

Yes oooo!!!!!

[@kehindeope4207]

I really like this beautiful woman for her sincerity answering those questions in the best she could. I was startled beyond words & extremely glad the day I saw the picture of FELA on an electronic bill board in TIME SQUARE Manhattan N.Y in 2009 or so, when celebrating FELABURATION. FELA IS AN ICON, A GIANT, AN ACTIVIST & so many CAPs. God bless his family, RIP ABAMI EDA

[@giftedchild9490]

Femi's son is sooo cute. Fela had love for his country but no mastery of himself. A music genius too.

[@LadyAyoola]

VERY well stated 👌🏾

[@beautifullifemedia2733]

He had mastery of self...in his own African cultural way.

[@nobs997]

Above all, he was not a role model

[@E.M.Favour]

@@nobs997then you need to understand role model are not perfect people. There is a reason they say don’t meet your hero’

[@onyemauchejoachim2797]

This Yeni na Fela pikin.Her sense of humour is epic.

[@isrealavwenake6718]

She is so real and beautiful African lady ❤

[@user-hl1kg2ob3v]

Fela was one Nigerian whom Nigerians will never forget, both born and unborn generations. Fela was! Fearless Resilient Outspoken Humane Open Honest Straightforward If Fela were alive today, Nigeria probably wouldn't have been in these unspeakable situations. He was like a Nationwide Newspaper exposing bad leadership, tribalism, and corruption in government for innocent Nigerians who never knew what was going on in the Nigerian leadership setting. Fela is the only African musician celebrated worldwide even in death. He was a Real Man! Fela will always be in the category of Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, and Micheal Jackson. - Chika Njoku

[@christianahadeboye7070]

Loving her hair, by the way 💕.

[@zuuu8055]

Auntie yeni is just phenomenal.I love her

[@masankhestossen]

“Because if he didn’t die then, he’d have died now” 😂😂😂. Do you know how many times I rewinded that part😂😅

[@ebereowah9117]

She's soo pretty despite her age

[@cloudthief8918]

despite her [any feature] is always gonna have rude implications, come on

[@kenid4144]

Wait till you see her without make-up!

[@serahchava8469]

Aging people are not pretty?

[@wenonkeyu]

Exactly...the ageism is THICK here. I'm 55...now what?

[@santusunuovoraye6886]

I have repeated this video several times... It's always beautiful watching Auntie Yeni ❤

[@esthyesthy972]

Yes oooo!!!!!

[@EmekaEric]

For me, The Legendary Abami Eda died a fulfilled Man as regards his personal accomplishments in life as a human being with ambitions but he definitely did not die a happy man given to the fact that as a human right activist, A Pan African, A Great Man and A Patriotic Nigerian leader who wants the best for his country and as such for his people who he passionately defended and fought for their welfare and collective interests are yet to live in the type of country he fought for and enjoy the best standard of living he wants for them in a society where equity, justice, fairness and freedom reign supreme.Including, the respect of fundamental human rights, due process and rule of law. Ironically, the corruption, authority stealing, executive rascality, bad governance and generally the societal ills and decadence he fought and sang against has been more entrenched than eradication with utter hopelessness for the future of oppressed Nigerians and the youth's. It's also worthy of note that almost all the societal decadence he sang against are still in existence and even more pronounced now than before.. Based on these facts One can't be that faulty to say he did not die a happy man but rather he died a fulfilled Man. .FELA LIVES ON in the minds and hearts of all Men and Women of goodwill across the globe.. Rest on Great Spirit.

[@kingamar8780]

Aunty Yeni looks very young ooh

[@oriode2783]

People misunderstood what Yeni said in this interview. Love you plenty Abami Eda

[@esthyesthy972]

❤

[@emenikesusan-ts7gv]

Beautiful soul in a beautiful body, God bless you sis.

[@omaEugene3748]

Fela was really a great legend 😊 We thank God for the growth of the children doing well for themselves 🙏

[@thebillybook1136]

So honest!

[@blessedhillproperties]

Quite an engaging interview.

[@esthyesthy972]

Of course!!!!

[@antlife1516]

An Icon, a Legend and ahead of his time, YES. Only One FELA in this world, RESPECT!!! but his personal lifestyle left a lot to be desired and probably would not have been the best environment for children to grow up. People having opinions here about Fela as a FATHER should KEEP QUIET!. If you are not one of Fela's children then you were not on the "INSIDE" Yeni Kuti, our beautiful sister, has spoken her truth and I respect it.

[@cloudthief8918]

yeah, people are commenting on her appearance, or fela's supposedly infallible greatness, but not on the content of her words :(

[@s0fire_]

The grass keeps quiet 😂😂

[@OSMONDDEE]

A Beautiful Woman

[@idegbeebereonwu9019]

Love Sisi Yeni!! 🥰🥰🥰 And Fela even more! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@behlumatheezali]

Where is the rest of the interview

[@ekebuisipeace9666]

Nigeria needs a Fela in times like this!!

[@s0fire_]

Exactly.

[@giftedchild9490]

For what exactly though?

[@ekebuisipeace9666]

@@giftedchild9490 for fearless criticism and social activism.

[@fromthefountofyouth]

No, we don't. We are not a good people. We despise good people. So, until we change we shall continue to deserve the type of leaders we get.

[@Temi_king_solomon]

I don't think Nigeria needs another Fela, one man cannot successfully spearhead a movement for change in this country. It has to be hydra-headed. Change can only come from building institutions like Tinubu has done. That man may be disliked but he is a genius. He was just a senator in 1993. Even ran away from the country for fear of persecution by Abacha. Then he returned and institutionalised the system. Placed people in powerful positions and pulled that weight to become president. That's exactly what Nigeria needs. One man cannot do it. It is the work of many men with same vision.

[@thesavvygirll]

Will we ever learn? Hmmmmm

[@stepheniheagwara6153]

Beautiful woman

[@Alishadashofficial1]

So cute❤

[@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177]

He was definitely a huge Icon but I dont know about Role model shaa. Well it depends on which role is considered

[@giftedchild9490]

Music icon full stop!!

[@Ope-fr5hu]

Role model for the truth, non tribal and patriotic Nigerian. That's Fela for u.

[@JoyFay]

He was a better person than the politicians you vote for

[@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177]

@@JoyFay we are talking about Fela as an icon and role model. Why don't you tell us which one you think he is Instead of bringing in a red herring. #Amalikamife

[@abdulmujibokaka2503]

@@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177 because you don't have simple sense of reasoning. Remove the suit and think well

[@s0fire_]

May his Siul rest in perfect peace 🤍

[@esthyesthy972]

🙏🙏🙏

[@letstalkwithbigsheila]

I'm not surprised

[@anthonyinnih4428]

Yeni fine shaaaaaa!

[@RN-fx4kn]

How can he had been a wonderful father when he was never around.

[@kenid4144]

Did you mean "when he was hooked on drugs and women"?

[@raymondoluyomifafunwa6766]

Baba himself rest in peace my baba himself until my fathers left the world and my second father Prof left their important come out as father ,those that are against Baba Fela also have a lot of bad doing says Femi Kuti my brother ,and is true.

[@obiwuruchisom]

Such a bright personality 🎉

[@carolynololade4126]

Aunty Yeni is very beautiful 😍

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Yeni even looks like her dad Fela!

[@stanleyodoemenem8495]

This conversation was deep, I was a student of Fela's political ideology and I saw all these presidents won elections. I felt sick to my stomach 😔

[@kurajosariemen0991]

I kept wondering how it would have been if Fela Kuti was still alive? Because the Nigeria and Nigerians of now is 🤦‍♂️

[@thurveebeats]

He wouldn't survive 😄😂

[@kurajosariemen0991]

@@thurveebeats anger would just kill him sef

[@Glycam]

More like human immunodeficiency virus would have killed him

[@fromthefountofyouth]

@@Glycam Didn't you get the memo? That doesn't kill you anymore if you are on the drugs.

[@pdm8446]

@@Glycam it already killed him

[@Dotskey]

Fela was a talented international music icon, one in a million. Role model?

[@amazingesther8844]

So sorry Mamq Yeni... Nigeria lost a big president in Fela Kuti, A prophet who saw were we are right now back then qnd sang with his soul for good governance. MAY HE CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE.

[@daray_TV]

Fela was a better critic and philosopher, he would have been a lousy president. Let's not get emotional.

[@esthyesthy972]

Yes oooo!!!!

[@adeobisesan4303]

Presi what? The fact that he was a very vibrant social critic alone is good enough. Fela wont have make a good president.

[@stellaayodeji2501]

​@@adeobisesan4303Critics are not most of the time good leaders.

[@cloudthief8918]

​@@daray_TV" those who lead the revolution should not lead after" paraphrased but applies here

[@kofoblue3172]

People typically don't agree with me but I feel like Yeni most embodies fela in her character, etc...moreso thah her brothers.

[@thesavvygirll]

Is that her hair😍😍😍

[@ruth_adewole_o]

Yes 😊

[@abiodunadams9499]

100%

[@malicktchakpedeou9989]

It's kind of weird to hear her call him FELA tho.

[@tolagus5963]

As long as everyone is still fighting for their share and interests, they will keep voting in the wrong people😢😮

[@graceayo4661]

Well said

[@frankwhite4395]

Tolu well said.nigerians will never learn.let them keep voting the wrong ones to led them

[@s0fire_]

No one will obviously confront their Dad.. but I feel that he was strict and nothing more.

[@markrobby7136]

How can a bad father be a role model?

[@kenid4144]

Exactly! We live in a twisted society where people think through their lusts...

[@Ged1356]

Imagine a pastor that pays school fees for people but at home beat his wife...that is a prime example

[@itsjemmabond]

Fela Kuti was the Nigerian Frank Gallagher, but with more money 💸

[@Social_Brat]

You can tell they were not raised right by listening to Seun and Femi.

[@Osaroomorodion]

How did you manage to get interviews with Fela's daughter and President Obasanjo especially with everything Yeni Kuti as to say about Obasanjo..... Uncle Chude show me the way😂

[@xmaskedgina]

Me I will not choose to live here no vex

[@vincentodionye7528]

Fela is a good father, I don't what the daughter is saying look the children.

[@kwesikwaa]

are you his child?

[@yebostephen6307]

She was his child, so she knew him better than any of us.

[@DavidWilliams-rk1nq]

How could Fela have been a role model and a bad father? That is an oxymoronic statement.

[@oronbaba]

He was a role model in terms of illustrating the attitude that citizens should have towards their elected governments. He was a role model in showing us how to challenge authority and fight against injustice wherever it appears. He was not, however, a role model in terms of exemplifying how one should organize a family or raise children.

[@oscarlagoke8920]

Very possible.dude

[@thetruth4328]

My friend African wisdom will tell you that its not from your mouth outsiders will hear that your fathers underwear is torn. Some things should be said within family gathering not on social media. Wheather he was a good father or not it shouldn't come your mouth, protect your fathers image. Let people think or say whatever they want to say. Saying this online, what do you want these online people to do? Can they change what has happened in your family secretly? Apply wisdom. Such a shame.

[@brendan-vianneyobijiofor1692]

The country is still going to the dogs and even worse bcoz the dogs have graduated to ware wolf and vampires

[@anthonydkere2644]

Amean this man was the only prophet all this one now are fake .

[@thetruth6396]

He's a terrible role model with his lifestyle.

[@matsuihenriques2013]

Great music icon, sexually obsessed, should have had his own harem, my opinion 👌,,,

[@Adebayobamidelealfredmoses]

Like seriously 🤣😂

[@olushinaogunlana116]

Yes, it's her hair.

[@fasakinkemisola5285]

Yes,that's her hair

[@babatundefamutimi4550]

I never met Fela Kuti but I believe he was a good father. Did Fela physically abuse you while you were growing up? Fela gave Femi the opportunity to challenge him if insult were thrown. I do not wish for Fela to be my father, however the impact he had on Seun Kuti's makes me wanna be a good father. I will become a father who does not physically abuse and emotionally abuse his children. I cannot become a perfect father and I will not always say yes to my children's request.

[@I_am_Adesewa_Adesewa]

The children of the father said he wasn't.. you don't have to physically abuse anyone to not be good to them.... A good father would not be intimidating, someone they feared ( I know in this part of the world to equate fear to respect)... Any man that the children are scared of should retreat and find a better way to be a better Father... I have the best father who wouldn't abuse you emotionally and physically too.... How do you expect a drug addict to be a good father how?

[@christianaakinrinbowun8756]

Na your papa👀

[@adeyinkaademola4804]

If he wasn’t a good father; you guys wouldn’t have become what you are today, your definition of good father should be question and redefined… probably you guys wanted to be wayward and he never granted that which is why the confrontations and contradictions of your fatherism ideology.

[@decentralizedafricancommun7823]

Stop saying what you don't know

[@darnelldarnley7436]

Only a stupid person talks about things that they don't know. Where you inside that family? Who is better qualified to know their father than this child?

[@kwesikwaa]

someone lived with her father, shares her experience but you a total has a lot to say. she didnt even tanish his image. she only stating detailed stuff. but how will you know. rubbish !!