According to a report by The Cable on Friday, April 24, 2026, Seun Kuti has shared a personal story from his childhood involving his late parents, Fela Kuti and Fehintola Kuti.
The account, which he narrated during a recent interview, provides insight into a moment that occurred while his father was in detention many years ago.
The story reflects both the atmosphere surrounding his family at the time and the unusual experiences that shaped his upbringing in a household closely connected to activism and music.
According to Seun Kuti, the incident took place when his father was being held at the Federal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Lagos.
This facility, often associated with police investigations, was where Fela Kuti had been detained during one of his many encounters with authorities.
The Afrobeat legend was known for his outspoken criticism of government policies and social issues, which frequently led to clashes with law enforcement agencies.
His periods of detention were part of a larger pattern that defined much of his public life.
Seun explained that during one of their visits to see his father, his mother prepared an item to take along.
She bought bread and concealed cannabis inside it before asking him to deliver it to his father.
At the time, Seun was still young and did not understand what had been hidden inside the bread.
He carried out the task as instructed, believing he was simply helping to pass along food to his father during the visit.
It was only later in life that he came to understand the full meaning of what he had done.
The account sheds light on the dynamics within the Kuti family during a period marked by tension between Fela Kuti and the authorities.
It also highlights the role played by family members in maintaining contact with him while he was in custody.
For Seun, the experience was part of a broader childhood shaped by unique circumstances, including frequent visits to detention facilities and exposure to situations that were far from ordinary for most children.
His reflection on the incident illustrates how certain events can take on new meaning as a person grows older and gains a clearer understanding of past experiences.
He said, “We were going to visit my father at Panti, and my mum bought bread to give to him. She hid ‘Igbo’ inside the bread and asked me to hand it over when we got there…See More
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