“Nigerians almost destroyed my career for slapping policeman” – Seun Kuti

Popular Afrobeats artist, Seun Kuti, has accused Nigerians of almost ruining his career following his altercation with a police officer. Seun was allegedly detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Panti, Yaba and arraigned before the Lagos State magistrate’s court for assaulting a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge in May 2023.

A viral video shows Seun slapping a police officer in self-defense after an argument escalated. In an Instagram live video, Seun revealed the extent of the crisis he faced during this period, stating that he came perilously close to losing his entire career due to the incident.

“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.”