‘Even Fela wouldn’t have been Fela if he wasn’t Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s son’ — Seun Kuti

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has addressed people who describe him as a “nepo baby,” saying family background plays a role in success but hard work still matters.

Speaking during an interview on Ada’s Room, Seun argued that even his late father, Fela Kuti, benefited from being born to renowned activist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

“You will see people online calling me a nepo baby, but even Fela Kuti, if he wasn’t Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s son, he wouldn’t have been Fela. Nothing comes from nothing,” he said.

The singer added that while he may have benefited from his family name, he still has to put in the work himself.

“I might be a nepo baby, but my father is not on stage playing my sax for me,” he said.