Popular Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has accused Nigerians of nearly wrecking his career during a confrontation with a police officer.
Seun was arrested and held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Panti, Yaba, for allegedly attacking a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in May 2023.
The musician was caught on camera slapping a police officer after an argument grew out of hand and he felt the need to defend himself and his family.
In an Instagram live video, Seun Kuti discussed the intensity of the difficulty he suffered during this time, stating that the incident came dangerously close to costing him his entire career.
“I’m tired of seeing my name everywhere attached to Sam Larry, Naira Marley, arrest or no arrest, police or no police. I’m really tired and I don’t want you guys to join me in your issues.
“That was how una used una mouth nearly spoil my life, nearly destroying my career with una yeye keypad and computer. I missed five or six big shows this summer just because I defended my life and the life of my family. For that reason, Nigerians wanted my life to be ended, for me to be destroyed and nobody cared.
“Nigeria Police suddenly became an innocent and peaceful force on earth. And Seun became the mad person that left his house looking for police to quarrel with. That was the picture you people painted about me then.”
