Seun Kuti was recently in the UK and halted his performance because his fans were not allowed to dance while he performed. I totally agree with his actions and remain puzzled why anyone would tell a concert attendee not to dance and express themselves while enjoying good music.
Also, Seun Kuti tells us what he thinks about the 'Afrobeats' term being thrown all around the UK scene by telling us what Afrobeats is not. Seun is a stand up guy... Big Ups and Respect to him.
Read the story of what and where it happened below according to Factory78 TV:
Nigerian super star performer Seun Kuti and youngest son of Afrobeat legend late Fela Kuti was scheduled to perform on the last night of music showcase during the New world Nigeria event holding in Stratford London. Due to late scheduling and no fault of his own, the renowned saxophonist who was the headline act got on stage an hour later than expected but was determined to fulfil his hour long set to his fans.
From the minute his performances started and the adoring fans couldn't help but get on their feet dancing to the songs the security guards at the Theatre were quick to move in asking the fans to sit down and remain sited. Noticing what was going on, Seun Kuti spoke up reiterating his reasons for being on stage was to please his fans asking the audience to get up on their feet and rock on. This led to a rapturous applause from the entire auditorium leaping to their feet with joy. Once this happened, the security guards moved in and Seun Kuti stopped the music saying "I am here to make my fans dance, if they are not going to be allowed to do this then I will not perform". Instantly one security guard jumped on stage to ask that Seun Kuti stopped performing and the show was cut short.
Watch Video below:
http://www.youtube.com/v/Ee2eARqBp_E?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0
Its said if u go to rome do as romans do, that should sink down to his memory, if that is mondus aqarendus in that place, i think it has to be accepted by any invited artist
What is always wrong this low life security personnels? Who do they think hey are.Should the fans be looking while Seun is performing? Nawa for you people jo
That is very wise of seun. He is still giving you money so that you will.That is someone thing good jawe.He is telling you how deep his love is.
i like seun kuti.he is a true son of his father.i like any song from just the family i must confess....
That's how a real musician should behave.Those bouncers can be crazy at times
itz the love he has for those that listen to his music