Afrobeat – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 19 May 2026 09:28:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Afrobeat – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Why I Didn’t Kneel To Propose To My Wife – Made Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-didnt-kneel-to-propose-to-my-wife-made-kuti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-didnt-kneel-to-propose-to-my-wife-made-kuti/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484003 Popular Afrobeat artist Made Kuti has opened up about why he did not kneel when he proposed to his wife, Inedoye Onyeso. Recall that the singer proposed in 2022 and the couple got married in 2023. Explaining that his proposal was based on mutual understanding rather than tradition, Made revealed that there was no need [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-didnt-kneel-to-propose-to-my-wife-made-kuti/feed/ 0 Current Nigerian Artistes Can’t Match Fela’s Legacy – Ksolo https://www.theinfostride.com/current-nigerian-artistes-cant-match-felas-legacy-ksolo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/current-nigerian-artistes-cant-match-felas-legacy-ksolo/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476143 Popular music producer Ksolo has said that many contemporary Nigerian artistes cannot match the impact of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He recently had his say during an interview with Saturday Beats, and fans have been reacting. According to him, because Fela‘s music was more about liberation and social justice than entertainment, a singer like him [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/current-nigerian-artistes-cant-match-felas-legacy-ksolo/feed/ 0 I’ll Marry Any Woman That Can Buy My $2M Ring – Burna Boy https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-marry-any-woman-that-can-buy-my-2m-ring-burna-boy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-marry-any-woman-that-can-buy-my-2m-ring-burna-boy/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463208 Popular Afrobeats singer Burna Boy has said that he is ready to get married. He recently stunned Nigerians when a video of him flashing a massive luxury ring on his “wedding finger” surfaced online. In the clip, the musician revealed that financial capacity and intentionality are the crucial qualities he looks out for in a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-marry-any-woman-that-can-buy-my-2m-ring-burna-boy/feed/ 0 My Late Mother’s Smile Is A Memory I’ll Never Forget – Wizkid https://www.theinfostride.com/my-late-mothers-smile-is-a-memory-ill-never-forget-wizkid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-late-mothers-smile-is-a-memory-ill-never-forget-wizkid/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382438 Popular singer, Wizkid has come out to celebrate his mum, Juliana Morayo Balogun’s posthumous birthday. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, life has been completely empty without his mother by his side, and celebrating her first birthday since her death actually feels unreal. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-late-mothers-smile-is-a-memory-ill-never-forget-wizkid/feed/ 0 A Powerful Man Should Never Settle For One Wife – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/a-powerful-man-should-never-settle-for-one-wife-seun-kuti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-powerful-man-should-never-settle-for-one-wife-seun-kuti/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 12:10:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378717 Popular singer, Seun Kuti has come out to say that monogamy doesn’t work. He recently had his say while appearing on a podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, monogamy will never work because a powerful man should always have the support of numerous powerful goddesses. Seun added that women are in your [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-powerful-man-should-never-settle-for-one-wife-seun-kuti/feed/ 0 I Want To Be One Of The Leading Afrobeat Artistes For Many Years To Come – Ayra Starr https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-be-one-of-the-leading-afrobeat-artistes-for-many-years-to-come-ayra-starr/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-be-one-of-the-leading-afrobeat-artistes-for-many-years-to-come-ayra-starr/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:14:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373585 Popular singer, Ayra Starr has come out to say that she wants Afrobeats to become the most popular genre in the world. She recently had her say while speaking to the press and fans have been reacting. According to her, she wants to be among the top performers in the genre, because while other genres [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-be-one-of-the-leading-afrobeat-artistes-for-many-years-to-come-ayra-starr/feed/ 0 Dawda releases Debut Single ‘Wine’ with LPME Records https://www.theinfostride.com/dawda-releases-debut-single-wine-with-lpme-records/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dawda-releases-debut-single-wine-with-lpme-records/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:14:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370688 LPME Group, a trailblazing music studio based in Dubai, proudly announces the release of the debut single, “Wine” by the exceptional singer, songwriter, and producer, Dawda. With an unparalleled commitment to promoting diverse talents globally, LPME Group is poised to propel Dawda to the forefront of the African and Middle Eastern music scenes. Dawda, an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dawda-releases-debut-single-wine-with-lpme-records/feed/ 0 Mohbad: When the Highly-Connected can kill and go by Felix Oboagwina https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-when-the-highly-connected-can-kill-and-go-by-felix-oboagwina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-when-the-highly-connected-can-kill-and-go-by-felix-oboagwina/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:45:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358132 Two highly connected characters have their hands soiled in circumstances climaxing in the tragic death of 27-year-old Afrobeat Rapper and Musician, Mohbad, on September 12. Sam Larry is one. This music promoter and Lagos socialite flaunted his heavy connection with the high and mighty, climaxing in him posting a selfie with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-when-the-highly-connected-can-kill-and-go-by-felix-oboagwina/feed/ 0 Tems Deserves Praise For Reaching New Heights Of Recognition – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/tems-deserves-praise-for-reaching-new-heights-of-recognition-buhari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tems-deserves-praise-for-reaching-new-heights-of-recognition-buhari/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:56:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341141 President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to congratulate Afrobeat crooner, Tems for putting Nigeria in the spotlight. This is coming after she won the “Best Melodic Rap Performance” category in the 2023 Grammy awards, and fans have been reacting. According to a statement issued on Monday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser to the President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tems-deserves-praise-for-reaching-new-heights-of-recognition-buhari/feed/ 0 Dubai embraces Afrobeat Music, hosts Exclusive AfroZonsDXB Desert Party https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-embraces-afrobeat-music-hosts-exclusive-afrozonsdxb-desert-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-embraces-afrobeat-music-hosts-exclusive-afrozonsdxb-desert-party/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:08:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319565 On Thursday, the 3rd of March, 2022, the global Afrobeat community will converge in Dubai for the highly anticipated AfroZons Dubai Soundoff. This event, which will give participants the opportunity to see Dubai with an Afrobeat theme, is sponsored by Dubai’s Department for Economy and Tourism, (DET), in partnership with American Afrobeat promoters, AfroZons. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-embraces-afrobeat-music-hosts-exclusive-afrozonsdxb-desert-party/feed/ 0 70 Afrobeat Fans Set to Win a Dream Trip to Expo 2020 in Dubai https://www.theinfostride.com/70-afrobeat-fans-set-to-win-a-dream-trip-to-expo-2020-in-dubai/ https://www.theinfostride.com/70-afrobeat-fans-set-to-win-a-dream-trip-to-expo-2020-in-dubai/#respond Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:38:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309479 The Chief Executive of the Dubai Tourism Corporation and Marketing, Issam Kazim says the Dubai Expo 2020 which opened on the 1st of October will offer people of diverse cultures around the world, an opportunity to see world-class destinations, the latest advancements in technology and tourist attractions all in one. He said the Expo is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/70-afrobeat-fans-set-to-win-a-dream-trip-to-expo-2020-in-dubai/feed/ 0 Oleku Is The Biggest Afrobeat Song Ever – Brymo https://www.theinfostride.com/oleku-is-the-biggest-afrobeat-song-ever-brymo/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:39:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243934 Popular singer, Olawale Olofooro a.k.a Brymo has named himself “The Artist of the Decade” on social media. On Twitter, he said “Oleku” is the biggest afrobeats song ever. According to him, his track titled “Ara” is also bigger than all the songs that have been released after it. His words, “I’m Nigeria’s Artiste of The [...]

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]]> Music Has Made Africa Great – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/music-has-made-africa-great-davido/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:14:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228782 In a recent interview with Vice News, Davido has said music is behind Africa’s greatness. He also revealed the names of Nigerian musicians that have played their own part in the development of Afrobeat globally. He then shared that the songs he is feeling right now are Offset’s ‘Father of 4’ and ‘Championships’ by Meek [...]

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]]> Is Ciara Back To Her Best Musically? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-ciara-back-to-her-best-musically/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:36:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213193 As “Level Up” continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100, Ciara will return with the anthem’s follow-up single on Friday (Aug. 10). “Freak Me” features an international assist from Nigerian Afrobeat savant Tekno. Cici announced the tropical single on social media Thursday, and from the clip, it seems she’s taking her sound into a completely [...]

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]]> Kanye West Surprised Me – D’banj https://www.theinfostride.com/kanye-west-surprised-me-dbanj/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:54:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180132 At last, D’banj has revealed details about his meeting with US superstar, Kanye West. The singer who was once signed to West’s GOOD Music record label – a move which led to the breakup of Mo’Hits Records – has come out to say how he met Kanye West in a Dubai airport in 2010. “I’ll [...]

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]]> Musician Will Always Have An Unstable Career – Tiwa Savage https://www.theinfostride.com/musician-will-always-have-an-unstable-career-tiwa-savage/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:38:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174804 Mavin Records singer, Tiwa Savage, has had an impressive and fast rise to stardom but it did not come easy. The Afrobeat diva has had to combine the role of being a mother, an obedient daughter and one who is quite dedicated to her career which must have been quite exhausting. But a determined and [...]

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]]> Entertainers Cannot Stop Being Sexual – Tiwa Savage https://www.theinfostride.com/entertainers-cannot-stop-being-sexual-tiwa-savage/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:46:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162931 Tiwa Savage has rightly diagnosed that it is impossible for entertainers to stop being sexual in their performances due to the desire for glamour and fame. The multiple award-winning Nigerian singer said this while addressing different issues in the Nigerian music industry as a guest on the entertainment show hosted by Arise Television. Tiwa said [...]

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]]> Wizkid Drops New Freestyle https://www.theinfostride.com/wizkid-drops-new-freestyle/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:16:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162313 Starboy celebrated singer Wizkid drops for the fans a previously unreleased song recorded before he dropped his 2014 “Ayo” album. The song titled ‘Ghetto youth’ and produced by Wizkid frequent collaborator Sarz is an Afrobeat infused song clearly influenced by the iconic Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti as heard in the lyrics of song.

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]]> Will Femi Kuti Ever Win A Grammy? https://www.theinfostride.com/will-femi-kuti-ever-win-a-grammy/ Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:52:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156189 The Grammy Awards have long been the gold standard for musical artistes all over the world. Every musician craves the iconic gramophone trophy and the lucky ones that have won it always show it off. However, a number of artistes have not been fortunate enough to pick up a Grammy – and it’s not because [...]

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]]> Lagbaja Drops New Music https://www.theinfostride.com/lagbaja-drops-new-music/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:41:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155532 A new Lagbaja has emerged with new music titled ‘Sweet melody’. According to many fans who can see through the mask he perpetually has on, it’s a new Lagbaja on display. All the same, the song is melodious and full of all the drama and Afrobeat rich element Lagbaja is known for – Sweet melody. [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-seun-kuti/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:29:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153717 Today is the birthday of Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. He turns 34 years old. Seun Kuti was born in 1983 to Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti. He is the youngest son of the late music icon. He started playing in his father’s band Egypt ’80 at a young age. After the death of his father [...]

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]]> My Father Wanted Me To Be An Area Boy – Femi Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/my-father-wanted-me-to-be-an-area-boy-femi-kuti/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:42:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148662 Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has made some startling disclosures about his relationship with his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and his ambitions for him. The legendary afrobeat singer says the late Afrobeat pioneer wanted him to forfeit his education for music and become an ‘area boy’. Femi says that Fela used him as a guinea pig to prove that [...]

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]]> Africans Need To Appreciate History – Femi Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/africans-need-to-appreciate-history-femi-kuti/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:46:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148450 Legendary musician, Femi Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer and political activist Fela Kuti, inherited his father’s zeal for both music and activism. At over 56, Femi remains politically opinionated and shares his strong views on the national issues as it affects the masses. In this exclusive chat, he explains why Africans need to understand [...]

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]]> Falz And Simi Keep Flaunting Irresistible Chemistry https://www.theinfostride.com/falz-and-simi-keep-flaunting-irresistible-chemistry/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:26:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147577 These days, mainstream music is made for the market, and artistry is sacrificed on the altar of all that is commercial and watered down for profit. Rarely does artistry and the business behind it mix in equal proportion. And that is why new EP ‘Chemistry’ is important. It is essentially old school; a throwback to [...]

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]]> Is Wizkid Ignoring The Nigerian Market? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-wizkid-ignoring-the-nigerian-market/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:46:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145175 When was the last time Wizkid made a Nigerian single? When was the last time he made new music with us in mind? This year has been phenomenal for Wizkid. The Drake ‘One Dance’ collaboration has made him hit new heights, and given him more penetration in his quest to be Nigeria’s first crossover artiste. [...]

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]]> DJ Jimmy Jatt Release New Video https://www.theinfostride.com/dj-jimmy-jatt-release-new-video/ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:52:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139593 DJ Jimmy Jatt drops visuals for victory song ‘The Greatest’ featuring Modenine, Navio, M.anifest and Femi Kuti. The DJ was recently featured in a boiler room interview alongside Don Jazzy and Dr Sid where they discussed the force that is Nigerian music, poised to take on the world with its Afrobeat sound, amongst other subject [...]

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]]> Femi Kuti’s Manager Is Dead https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kutis-manager-is-dead/ Fri, 06 May 2016 10:24:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127786 Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has announced the passing of his manager yesterday, Thursday, May 5, 2016. The singer took to Twitter to mourn his ‘late friend and senior brother’, Francis Kertekain. “With deep sorrow and sadness, I regret to announce the passing of my long time friend, senior brother, manager Francis Kertekian. RIP! We will [...]

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]]> I’m Not Trying To Copy My Dad – Femi Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-trying-to-copy-my-dad-femi-kuti/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:13:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120805 Four-time Grammy nominated Afrobeat artiste Femi Kuti has declared he is not like his father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and he is not trying to copy him. After a Twitter user criticized Femi Kuti for not being more like his father, the award winning musician stated that he has never tried to step into his father’s footsteps. [...]

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]]> D’banj’s Inspired Musical To Debut In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/dbanjs-inspired-musical-to-debut-in-nigeria/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:06:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119769 D’banj’s uptempo dance fusion of Afrobeat and electronic dance song, Oliver Twist is the inspiration of a dance musical to be presented in Lagos. The 2011 song was a big hit internationally as it featured an appearance by American rapper, Kanye West who at the time just signed the Nigerian star on the record label, [...]

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]]> Seun Kuti Won’t Talk About Fathering A Child Secretly https://www.theinfostride.com/seun-kuti-wont-talk-about-fathering-a-child-secretly/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119202 On January 26, 2016 there were several reports that Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, 32, had fathered a child. Apparently Seun Kuti allegedly impregnated a lady named Adaeze the same time his girlfriend and mother of his daughter Yetunde Ademiluyi was pregnant. Adaeze gave birth to a girl named Zuna that is over a year old. [...]

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]]> South African Government Want To Mock Mos Def – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-government-want-to-mock-mos-def-seun-kuti/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:28:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118955 Mos Def (real name is Yasiin Bey), was charged with using a false passport in South Africa and Afrobeat act Seun Kuti has something to stay about that. Seun Kuti called out the South African government, over the recent arrest of the American rapper, Mos Def. He boldly said the attempt was to make mockery [...]

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]]> Femi Kuti’s Hernia Surgery Successful https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kutis-hernia-surgery-successful/ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115422 One month after undergoing surgery for hernia, Afrobeat King, Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti is back on stage performing. The hardworking 53 year old musician was on stage at the New Afrika Shrine with his ‘Positive force’ band last night, December 24, 2015 where he performed for over 2 hours.

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]]> Bayern Munich Go Eight Points Clear In Bundesliga https://www.theinfostride.com/bayern-munich-go-eight-points-clear-in-bundesliga/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 02:06:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114035 Bayern Munich will go into 2016 eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after beating Hannover in the final game before the winter break. Hannover’s Leon Andreasen and Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski hit the woodwork before Thomas Muller scored a penalty after Christian Schulz handled. Home keeper Ron-Robert Zieler did well to deny [...]

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]]> Femi Kuti Goes For Hernia Surgery https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kuti-goes-for-hernia-surgery/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108549 Yesterday, a photo shared by Yeni Kuti on Instagram showing Femi Kuti on a hospital bed was all over the intrnet as fans began sending ‘Get well soon’ messages to the afrobeat musician. At that time, we weren’t sure how and why the 53 year old hardworking musician went to the hospital, but now we [...]

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]]> Any Nigerian who support Corrupt Politician on Trial will be cursed – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/any-nigerian-who-support-corrupt-politician-on-trial-will-be-cursed-seun-kuti/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:20:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100667 Afro-beat legacy, Seun Kuti wrote on his Facebook page that any Nigerian who supports a politician on trial for corruption will be cursed. Not mincing words he wrote “Any Nigerian that defends any politician being persecuted will suffer for the rest of his life and the remainder will pass on to their next generation. Any one that [...]

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]]> #Celebrity > Afrobeat legacy, Seun Kuti Share Photos Of His Daughter’s First Day At School https://www.theinfostride.com/celebrity-seun-kuti-share-photos-of-his-daughters-first-day-at-school/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:26:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/celebrity-seun-kuti-share-photos-of-his-daughters-first-day-at-school/ Afrobeat legacy, Seun Kuti has shown that he’s a devoted father after he shared photos of his daughter on her first day in school today (September 14) on Instagram. Ifafunmike Kuti looked as cute as ever in her green school uniform and red school bag this morning. “Ok it’s the first day of schooling them!! I [...]

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]]> Afrobeat Legacy, Seun Kuti Advocates For The Legalization Of Marijuana In Nigeria | #Celebrity https://www.theinfostride.com/seun-kuti-advocates-for-the-legalization-of-marijuana-in-nigeria-celebrity/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:45:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/seun-kuti-advocates-for-the-legalization-of-marijuana-in-nigeria-celebrity/ Afrobeat legacy, Seun Kuti has stated that he feels marijuana should be legalized in the country. Seun Kuti who is a famous marijuana user spoke for the legalization of ‘weed’ in an interview with The Nation newspaper. “There are doctors and scientists who believe that marijuana should be legalised. There are also lawyers, judges, and [...]

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