Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on leaderless protests, saying such movements risk being hijacked or crushed without achieving meaningful change.
Speaking against the backdrop of global protests, including in Nepal, Seun said history has shown that movements without clear leadership often collapse or end in chaos.
He stressed that while young Nigerians are right to demand accountability and justice, they must also develop strong organizational structures and leadership to sustain any long-term struggle.
Referencing the #EndSARS protests of 2020, Seun argued that without clear leaders, the government was able to weaken the movement. He urged Nigerians to learn from global examples and channel their anger into structured activism that cannot easily be derailed.
His comments have ignited debates online, with some insisting that decentralized protests prevent infiltration, while others agreed that leadership is necessary to negotiate real reforms.
Addressing perceptions about “dishwashing” being a lesser job, she insisted that dignity comes from doing honest work and that fulfillment has come from a simpler life, freedom, and the values she has learned: humility, patience, and self-reliance
