Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has declared that he has never prayed in his life, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of prayer.

In a video, he criticised public displays of worship, describing them as childish and emphasising that true spirituality is reflected in one’s actions and values.

According to Kuti, being a good person is the essence of prayer, and outward rituals pale in comparison to living a virtuous life.

“I have never prayed before in my life, I don’t believe it works. All this eye service wey Una dey do, wey Una go go kneel down for ground, dey roll for ground, dey shout, they’re all childishness. Your life is the prayer. What you do with your life is the prayer.”