Fela told me to stop smiling too much when I was young – Seun Kuti

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti aka Big Bird has opened up on some of his experiences while growing up.

Seun, who is the youngest son of legendary singer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti revealed what his father taught him during his prime years.

According to Seun, while growing up, he received frowning lessons from his dad.

Big bird explained his father recommended the lessons to him because he reasoned life needed frowns but he was always smiling.

Praising his iconic father, the 39-year-old saxophonist said he eventually mastered the act of frowning in such a manner that nobody can withstand his eyes when at it.

He said: “Fun fact. My dad used to give me frowning lessons. He said I was always smiling and life needs frowning. Abami. You too much.

“When I frown ehn, nobody fit stand the eyes.”