Fela was an icon and role model but he was not a good father; says Yeni Kuti (Fela’s daughter)

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  • @yemim8246
    @yemim8246 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This woman is in her sixties ❤️❤️ Such a beautiful woman in and out

  • @ugochinnaji3893
    @ugochinnaji3893 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a little one then, there was no Fela's song I didn't have. My brothers and my mum made me to love his songs. I listened to it and it made so much meaning. When he died, I begged to be taken to his funeral and which was granted. I could still remember the white T- shirt people wore, I saw musicians that came, and everybody chanting, Fela never die ooo ... Fela is alive

    • @esthyesthy972
      @esthyesthy972 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes oooo!!!!!

    • @patsonu774
      @patsonu774 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We had many of his albums in our home too

  • @kehindeope4207
    @kehindeope4207 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really like this beautiful woman for her sincerity answering those questions in the best she could.
    I was startled beyond words & extremely glad the day I saw the picture of FELA on an electronic bill board in TIME SQUARE Manhattan N.Y in 2009 or so, when celebrating FELABURATION.
    FELA IS AN ICON, A GIANT, AN ACTIVIST & so many CAPs. God bless his family, RIP ABAMI EDA

  • @santusunuovoraye6886
    @santusunuovoraye6886 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I have repeated this video several times... It's always beautiful watching Auntie Yeni ❤

  • @JaksonChikaNjoku
    @JaksonChikaNjoku ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fela was one Nigerian whom Nigerians will never forget, both born and unborn generations.
    Fela was!
    Fearless
    Resilient
    Outspoken
    Humane
    Open
    Honest
    Straightforward
    If Fela were alive today, Nigeria probably wouldn't have been in these unspeakable situations. He was like a Nationwide Newspaper exposing bad leadership, tribalism, and corruption in government for innocent Nigerians who never knew what was going on in the Nigerian leadership setting.
    Fela is the only African musician celebrated worldwide even in death. He was a Real Man! Fela will always be in the category of Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, and Micheal Jackson.
    - Chika Njoku

  • @zuuu8055
    @zuuu8055 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Auntie yeni is just phenomenal.I love her

  • @isrealavwenake6718
    @isrealavwenake6718 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She is so real and beautiful African lady ❤

  • @giftedchild9490
    @giftedchild9490 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Femi's son is sooo cute. Fela had love for his country but no mastery of himself. A music genius too.

    • @LadyAyoola
      @LadyAyoola ปีที่แล้ว +2

      VERY well stated 👌🏾

    • @beautifullifemedia2733
      @beautifullifemedia2733 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He had mastery of self...in his own African cultural way.

    • @nobs997
      @nobs997 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Above all, he was not a role model

    • @E.M.jansnow
      @E.M.jansnow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nobs997then you need to understand role model are not perfect people. There is a reason they say don’t meet your hero’

  • @christianahadeboye7070
    @christianahadeboye7070 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Loving her hair, by the way 💕.

  • @masankhestossen
    @masankhestossen ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Because if he didn’t die then, he’d have died now” 😂😂😂. Do you know how many times I rewinded that part😂😅

  • @onyemauchejoachim2797
    @onyemauchejoachim2797 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This Yeni na Fela pikin.Her sense of humour is epic.

  • @blessedhillproperties
    @blessedhillproperties ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Quite an engaging interview.

  • @ebereowah9117
    @ebereowah9117 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    She's soo pretty despite her age

    • @cloudthief8918
      @cloudthief8918 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      despite her [any feature] is always gonna have rude implications, come on

    • @kenid4144
      @kenid4144 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait till you see her without make-up!

    • @serahchava8469
      @serahchava8469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aging people are not pretty?

    • @FreeMelanatedWoman
      @FreeMelanatedWoman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly...the ageism is THICK here. I'm 55...now what?

  • @kingamar8780
    @kingamar8780 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Aunty Yeni looks very young ooh

  • @EmekaEric
    @EmekaEric ปีที่แล้ว +16

    For me, The Legendary Abami Eda died a fulfilled Man as regards his personal accomplishments in life as a human being with ambitions but he definitely did not die a happy man given to the fact that as a human right activist, A Pan African, A Great Man and A Patriotic Nigerian leader who wants the best for his country and as such for his people who he passionately defended and fought for their welfare and collective interests are yet to live in the type of country he fought for and enjoy the best standard of living he wants for them in a society where equity, justice, fairness and freedom reign supreme.Including, the respect of fundamental human rights, due process and rule of law. Ironically, the corruption, authority stealing, executive rascality, bad governance and generally the societal ills and decadence he fought and sang against has been more entrenched than eradication with utter hopelessness for the future of oppressed Nigerians and the youth's. It's also worthy of note that almost all the societal decadence he sang against are still in existence and even more pronounced now than before.. Based on these facts One can't be that faulty to say he did not die a happy man but rather he died a fulfilled Man. .FELA LIVES ON in the minds and hearts of all Men and Women of goodwill across the globe..
    Rest on Great Spirit.

  • @idegbeebereonwu9019
    @idegbeebereonwu9019 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Sisi Yeni!! 🥰🥰🥰 And Fela even more! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @omaEugene3748
    @omaEugene3748 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fela was really a great legend 😊
    We thank God for the growth of the children doing well for themselves 🙏

  • @emenikesusan-ts7gv
    @emenikesusan-ts7gv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful soul in a beautiful body, God bless you sis.

  • @thebillybook1136
    @thebillybook1136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So honest!

  • @antlife1516
    @antlife1516 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An Icon, a Legend and ahead of his time, YES. Only One FELA in this world, RESPECT!!! but his personal lifestyle left a lot to be desired and probably would not have been the best environment for children to grow up. People having opinions here about Fela as a FATHER should KEEP QUIET!. If you are not one of Fela's children then you were not on the "INSIDE" Yeni Kuti, our beautiful sister, has spoken her truth and I respect it.

    • @cloudthief8918
      @cloudthief8918 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, people are commenting on her appearance, or fela's supposedly infallible greatness, but not on the content of her words :(

  • @OSMONDDEE
    @OSMONDDEE ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A Beautiful Woman

  • @RN-fx4kn
    @RN-fx4kn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How can he had been a wonderful father when he was never around.

    • @kenid4144
      @kenid4144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you mean "when he was hooked on drugs and women"?

  • @Hephzibah444
    @Hephzibah444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this side of Yeni. So real. “We didn’t tell him he was not a good father oo. (shaking her head😁) we will just say you are a wonderful father, Fela.” 😂

  • @thesavvygirll
    @thesavvygirll ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Will we ever learn?
    Hmmmmm

  • @behlumatheezali
    @behlumatheezali ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the rest of the interview

  • @oriode2783
    @oriode2783 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    People misunderstood what Yeni said in this interview. Love you plenty Abami Eda

  • @ekebuisipeace9666
    @ekebuisipeace9666 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Nigeria needs a Fela in times like this!!

    • @s0fire_
      @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly.

    • @giftedchild9490
      @giftedchild9490 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      For what exactly though?

    • @ekebuisipeace9666
      @ekebuisipeace9666 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@giftedchild9490 for fearless criticism and social activism.

    • @fromthefountofyouth
      @fromthefountofyouth ปีที่แล้ว

      No, we don't. We are not a good people. We despise good people. So, until we change we shall continue to deserve the type of leaders we get.

    • @Temi_king_solomon
      @Temi_king_solomon ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think Nigeria needs another Fela, one man cannot successfully spearhead a movement for change in this country. It has to be hydra-headed. Change can only come from building institutions like Tinubu has done. That man may be disliked but he is a genius. He was just a senator in 1993. Even ran away from the country for fear of persecution by Abacha. Then he returned and institutionalised the system. Placed people in powerful positions and pulled that weight to become president. That's exactly what Nigeria needs. One man cannot do it. It is the work of many men with same vision.

  • @stepheniheagwara6153
    @stepheniheagwara6153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful woman

  • @s0fire_
    @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The grass keeps quiet 😂😂

  • @nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177
    @nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He was definitely a huge Icon but I dont know about Role model shaa. Well it depends on which role is considered

    • @giftedchild9490
      @giftedchild9490 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Music icon full stop!!

    • @Ope-fr5hu
      @Ope-fr5hu ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Role model for the truth, non tribal and patriotic Nigerian. That's Fela for u.

    • @JoyFay
      @JoyFay ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He was a better person than the politicians you vote for

    • @nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177
      @nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoyFay we are talking about Fela as an icon and role model. Why don't you tell us which one you think he is Instead of bringing in a red herring. #Amalikamife

    • @abdulmujibokaka2503
      @abdulmujibokaka2503 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177 because you don't have simple sense of reasoning. Remove the suit and think well

  • @anthonyinnih4428
    @anthonyinnih4428 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeni fine shaaaaaa!

  • @s0fire_
    @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว +9

    May his Siul rest in perfect peace 🤍

  • @tafimutekwe2855
    @tafimutekwe2855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeni even looks like her dad Fela!

  • @kurajosariemen0991
    @kurajosariemen0991 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I kept wondering how it would have been if Fela Kuti was still alive? Because the Nigeria and Nigerians of now is 🤦‍♂️

    • @thurveebeats
      @thurveebeats ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He wouldn't survive 😄😂

    • @kurajosariemen0991
      @kurajosariemen0991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thurveebeats anger would just kill him sef

    • @Glycam
      @Glycam ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like human immunodeficiency virus would have killed him

    • @fromthefountofyouth
      @fromthefountofyouth ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Glycam Didn't you get the memo? That doesn't kill you anymore if you are on the drugs.

    • @pdm8446
      @pdm8446 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Glycam it already killed him

  • @Alishadashofficial1
    @Alishadashofficial1 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cute❤

  • @thesavvygirll
    @thesavvygirll ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Is that her hair😍😍😍

  • @amazingesther8844
    @amazingesther8844 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So sorry Mamq Yeni... Nigeria lost a big president in Fela Kuti, A prophet who saw were we are right now back then qnd sang with his soul for good governance. MAY HE CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE.

    • @daray_TV
      @daray_TV ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fela was a better critic and philosopher, he would have been a lousy president. Let's not get emotional.

    • @esthyesthy972
      @esthyesthy972 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes oooo!!!!

    • @adeobisesan4303
      @adeobisesan4303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Presi what? The fact that he was a very vibrant social critic alone is good enough. Fela wont have make a good president.

    • @stellaayodeji2501
      @stellaayodeji2501 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@adeobisesan4303Critics are not most of the time good leaders.

    • @cloudthief8918
      @cloudthief8918 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@daray_TV" those who lead the revolution should not lead after" paraphrased but applies here

  • @carolynololade4126
    @carolynololade4126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aunty Yeni is very beautiful 😍

  • @raymondoluyomifafunwa6766
    @raymondoluyomifafunwa6766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Baba himself rest in peace my baba himself until my fathers left the world and my second father Prof left their important come out as father ,those that are against Baba Fela also have a lot of bad doing says Femi Kuti my brother ,and is true.

  • @Dotskey
    @Dotskey ปีที่แล้ว

    Fela was a talented international music icon, one in a million.
    Role model?

  • @letstalkwithbigsheila
    @letstalkwithbigsheila ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm not surprised

  • @stanleyodoemenem8495
    @stanleyodoemenem8495 ปีที่แล้ว

    This conversation was deep, I was a student of Fela's political ideology and I saw all these presidents won elections. I felt sick to my stomach 😔

  • @tolagus5963
    @tolagus5963 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As long as everyone is still fighting for their share and interests, they will keep voting in the wrong people😢😮

    • @graceayo4661
      @graceayo4661 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said

    • @frankwhite4395
      @frankwhite4395 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tolu well said.nigerians will never learn.let them keep voting the wrong ones to led them

  • @obiwuruchisom
    @obiwuruchisom ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a bright personality 🎉

  • @kofoblue3172
    @kofoblue3172 ปีที่แล้ว

    People typically don't agree with me but I feel like Yeni most embodies fela in her character, etc...moreso thah her brothers.

  • @markrobby7136
    @markrobby7136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can a bad father be a role model?

    • @kenid4144
      @kenid4144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! We live in a twisted society where people think through their lusts...

    • @Ged1356
      @Ged1356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Imagine a pastor that pays school fees for people but at home beat his wife...that is a prime example

  • @s0fire_
    @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No one will obviously confront their Dad.. but I feel that he was strict and nothing more.

  • @malicktchakpedeou9989
    @malicktchakpedeou9989 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's kind of weird to hear her call him FELA tho.

  • @ThinkEagle7
    @ThinkEagle7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell they were not raised right by listening to Seun and Femi.

  • @itsjemmabond
    @itsjemmabond 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fela Kuti was the Nigerian Frank Gallagher, but with more money 💸

  • @DavidWilliams-rk1nq
    @DavidWilliams-rk1nq ปีที่แล้ว

    How could Fela have been a role model and a bad father? That is an oxymoronic statement.

    • @oronbaba
      @oronbaba ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He was a role model in terms of illustrating the attitude that citizens should have towards their elected governments. He was a role model in showing us how to challenge authority and fight against injustice wherever it appears. He was not, however, a role model in terms of exemplifying how one should organize a family or raise children.

    • @oscarlagoke8920
      @oscarlagoke8920 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very possible.dude

  • @Osaroomorodion
    @Osaroomorodion ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you manage to get interviews with Fela's daughter and President Obasanjo especially with everything Yeni Kuti as to say about Obasanjo.....
    Uncle Chude show me the way😂

  • @vincentodionye7528
    @vincentodionye7528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fela is a good father, I don't what the daughter is saying look the children.

    • @kwesikwaa
      @kwesikwaa ปีที่แล้ว +3

      are you his child?

    • @yebostephen6307
      @yebostephen6307 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She was his child, so she knew him better than any of us.

  • @thetruth4328
    @thetruth4328 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My friend African wisdom will tell you that its not from your mouth outsiders will hear that your fathers underwear is torn. Some things should be said within family gathering not on social media. Wheather he was a good father or not it shouldn't come your mouth, protect your fathers image. Let people think or say whatever they want to say. Saying this online, what do you want these online people to do? Can they change what has happened in your family secretly? Apply wisdom. Such a shame.

  • @xmaskedgina
    @xmaskedgina ปีที่แล้ว

    Me I will not choose to live here no vex

  • @brendan-vianneyobijiofor1692
    @brendan-vianneyobijiofor1692 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The country is still going to the dogs and even worse bcoz the dogs have graduated to ware wolf and vampires

  • @anthonydkere2644
    @anthonydkere2644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amean this man was the only prophet all this one now are fake .

  • @matsuihenriques2013
    @matsuihenriques2013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great music icon, sexually obsessed, should have had his own harem, my opinion 👌,,,

  • @thetruth6396
    @thetruth6396 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's a terrible role model with his lifestyle.

  • @babatundefamutimi4550
    @babatundefamutimi4550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never met Fela Kuti but I believe he was a good father. Did Fela physically abuse you while you were growing up? Fela gave Femi the opportunity to challenge him if insult were thrown. I do not wish for Fela to be my father, however the impact he had on Seun Kuti's makes me wanna be a good father. I will become a father who does not physically abuse and emotionally abuse his children. I cannot become a perfect father and I will not always say yes to my children's request.

    • @A_d_e_se_w_a
      @A_d_e_se_w_a 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The children of the father said he wasn't.. you don't have to physically abuse anyone to not be good to them.... A good father would not be intimidating, someone they feared ( I know in this part of the world to equate fear to respect)... Any man that the children are scared of should retreat and find a better way to be a better Father...
      I have the best father who wouldn't abuse you emotionally and physically too.... How do you expect a drug addict to be a good father how?

    • @christianaakinrinbowun8756
      @christianaakinrinbowun8756 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Na your papa👀

  • @Adebayobamidelealfredmoses
    @Adebayobamidelealfredmoses ปีที่แล้ว

    Like seriously 🤣😂

  • @BettysCloset
    @BettysCloset 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fela be womaniser

  • @adeyinkaademola4804
    @adeyinkaademola4804 ปีที่แล้ว

    If he wasn’t a good father; you guys wouldn’t have become what you are today, your definition of good father should be question and redefined… probably you guys wanted to be wayward and he never granted that which is why the confrontations and contradictions of your fatherism ideology.

    • @decentralizedafricancommun7823
      @decentralizedafricancommun7823 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Stop saying what you don't know

    • @darnelldarnley7436
      @darnelldarnley7436 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only a stupid person talks about things that they don't know. Where you inside that family? Who is better qualified to know their father than this child?

    • @kwesikwaa
      @kwesikwaa ปีที่แล้ว +6

      someone lived with her father, shares her experience but you a total has a lot to say. she didnt even tanish his image. she only stating detailed stuff. but how will you know. rubbish !!