Seun Kuti has opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing how his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, steadfastly protected him from physical discipline in school.
According to Seun, his father took proactive measures to ensure his safety, providing him with a note to give to his headmistress and principal, explicitly warning them against physically punishing him.
Seun reminisced about an incident where a teacher disregarded his father’s warning, prompting him to report the incident to Fela. His father’s subsequent response brought Seun a sense of vindication, as he had harbored dislike for the teacher.
Seun’s narrative comes at a time when a recent case of corporal punishment in a Lagos school has sparked widespread outrage.
The singer seized the opportunity to challenge the misconception that physical discipline is an inherent aspect of African culture, instead positing that it is a lingering legacy of colonialism and oppression.
