Why Fela Kuti Left No Inheritance For Me – Seun Kuti

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May 12, 2024

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Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti, has disclosed that he did not receive any inheritance from his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Kuti explained that he received nothing because of his late father’s philanthropy.

He recalled that as a pupil, his daily allowance was bigger than his teacher’s salary, but when his father died, he left him with no inheritance due to his (Fela Kuti’s) charitable nature.

The singer claimed that his father was catering for about 1000 people in his Kalakuta commune before his death.
Kuti stated that all those in Kalakuta received daily allowance and weekly salaries.

He revealed this via a video message shared on his Instagram account.

According to him, “When Fela was the top musician in Nigeria, we were living with about 500 people in our house. All the money I was meant to inherit, Fela used it to cater for people.

Everyone in Kalakuta was receiving daily allowance and weekly salaries. Both Kalakuta and [African] shrine. Almost 1000 people. They were artisans… We had all the professions in Kalakuta.

“My pocket money in 1990, throughout my primary school was N100 per day. My pocket money a day was bigger than my teacher’s salary.”

Nigerian Songstress Waje Claps Back at Troll Who Mocked Her Age

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December 26, 2024

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Nigerian Songstress Waje Claps Back at Troll Who Mocked Her Age

Veteran singer and actress Waje recently faced a vicious attack from a social media user who ridiculed her for her age. The incident occurred after Waje shared stunning new photos on X on Christmas Day.

A malicious commenter sneered, “Upon makeup, you still look old”, Waje swiftly responded, delivering a sharp yet gracious rebuke. “Aging is a blessing”, she wrote. “Hopefully you’ll experience it in your lifetime. Merry Christmas child.”

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Nollywood Star Tobi Bakre Gets Heartfelt Tattoo of His Children’s Faces

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December 26, 2024

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In a poignant display of paternal devotion, Nigerian actor Tobi Bakre has unveiled his newest body art, a permanent tattoo of his kids’ faces on his leg.

The doting father took to social media to share a captivating video showcasing the intricate tattoo design, which features the adorable portraits of his two children inked on his right thigh.

Bakre posted the video with a heartfelt caption, accompanied by a single heart emoji, conveying the depth of his affection for his little ones.

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Max takes the Box Office by storm, scores highest opening of 2024

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December 26, 2024

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After a two-year hiatus, Kichcha Sudeep made a powerful return to the big screen with his action thriller Max. Released on Christmas 2024, the film has opened to rave reviews and delivered the highest first-day box office collection for a Kannada film this year, surpassing Pushpa 2: The Rule, UI, and other notable releases.

According to Sacnilk, Max earned ₹8.50 crore on its opening day, exceeding expectations and securing its place as the top Sandalwood opener of 2024. The film benefitted from the Christmas holiday and maintained strong occupancy throughout the day, even with stiff competition from big-ticket films like Pushpa 2 and UI.

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Top 10 Kannada Openers of 2024:

1. Max: ₹8.5 crore

2. UI: ₹6.25 crore

3. Martin: ₹5.97 crore

4. Bheema: ₹3.95 crore

5.Bagheera: ₹2.55 crore

6. Bhairathi Ranagal: ₹2.3 crore

7. Yuva: ₹2.1 crore

8. Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi: ₹1.5 crore

9. Pushpa 2: The Rule: ₹1 crore

10.Upadhyaksha: ₹0.65 crore

While Pushpa 2 continues to dominate Indian box offices with ₹7.48 crore in 20 days, Max has outshone it in the Kannada market with its exceptional first-day numbers.

However, a direct comparison may not be entirely fair as Max is a purely Kannada film, whereas Pushpa 2 is a Telugu film dubbed in multiple languages. Regardless, Kichcha Sudeep’s Max has made an incredible start, reaffirming his star power and delighting fans with a cinematic treat worth the wait.