Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has stirred a major controversy on social media following his recent remarks about women, sex, and their interactions with men.
In a provocative post on his social media page, Seun Kuti questioned the widely held belief that sex is a favor women grant to men.
He asserted instead that sex is a mutual act between two consenting adults.
Seun said: “No one gives anyone sex except a prostitute. Sex is a mutual act. It’s not a favor, and you didn’t do anything; you just had sex – a natural act that cave women and cave men did.”
His comments sparked a wave of reactions.
Many Nigerians expressed outrage, accusing him of being dismissive of women’s agency and autonomy in sexual relationships.
Critics argue that Seun Kuti’s remarks trivialize the complexity of sexual consent and undermine the societal struggles women face regarding bodily autonomy.
Furthermore, his assertion that prostitution is “not a bad thing” has drawn widespread criticism.
Also, this added another layer of controversy to his statements.
Many viewed this as an endorsement of sex work.
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Also, it challenges the often stigmatized view of the profession in Nigeria’s conservative society.
The backlash against Seun Kuti shows the complex and sensitive nature of discussions about sex, consent, and gender dynamics in Nigeria.
