“I am not a Nigerian” – Femi Kuti denies fatherland

Femi Kuti, the first son of the late
Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, due
to what music has turned to in Nigeria, is
not limiting himself to be a Nigerian
citizen instead a citizen of the Africa
continent.
The reason being that, the music Femi
Kuti plays is more welcomed and accepted
in other black nations and nations where
Afrobeat is played and enjoyed than
Nigeria.

"Afro beat can never die, maybe in
Nigeria, but in America, there are over
forty to fifty bands; in New York alone
there are over 20 bands; it exists in Japan,
Australia, San Francisco and other parts of
the world. Femi Kuti said
So when you think that afro beat is dying
in Nigeria, in other parts of the world, it
is becoming bigger and more popular.
It does not matter where it originated
from, we are all from the same planet,
and I am not going to get caught in the
foolishness of being a Nigerian," Femi Kuti
charged.
The award winning Femi Kuti said, "I am
not a Nigerian, I am an African. When you
understand the history of Nigeria, Nigeria
is a colonial structure set in motion by
Lady Lugard. So Nigeria is not our name.
When you understand the history of
Africa, then you will not be foolish to fall
into the category of calling yourself a
Nigerian. I am an African, because you
understand that Africa was divided 1885.
When you look at it from that perspective,
you will understand that people
appreciate the talents that come out from
this part of the world." Femi Kuti further
said.
- Naija Urban

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