'Nigerians almost ruined my career' - Seun Kuti says

Controversial Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has stated that Nigerians almost destroyed his career after his altercation with a police officer.

Recall that the music star was arraigned before the Lagos State magistrate’s court and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), in Panti, Yaba, for allegedly assaulting a police officer in May 2023.

The moment was captured in a video that went viral.

In his words: “I’m tired of seeing my name everywhere attached to Sam Larry, Naira Marley, arrest or no arrest, police or no police. I’m really tired and I don’t want you guys to join me in your issues.

“That was how una used una mouth nearly spoil my life, nearly destroying my career with una yeye keypad and computer. I missed five or six big shows this summer just because I defended my life and the life of my family. For that reason Nigerians wanted my life to be ended, for me to be destroyed and no body cared.

“Nigeria Police suddenly became an innocent and peaceful force on earth. And Seun became the mad person that left his house looking for police to quarrel with. That was the picture you people painted about me then.”

BEB