I Be Orphan’ – Seun Kuti breaks silence after his release from prison

 


The Grammy-nominated afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has spoken out for the first time since being let go by the police.


The musician was detained at the State Criminal, Investigations and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Yaba, Lagos on Tuesday pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Yaba Chief Magistrate Court for assaulting a police officer, according to Sho-GB-blog.


After being freed, Seun thanked his loved ones, attorneys, and anybody else who had supported him during his difficult period on his official Instagram.


His post reads: “I be orphan o but family deeeey. I want to say a profound thanks to everyone who showed me all this love. All my friends that showed up. Thanks most especially to my beautiful wife, @chefyeidekuti


“Last but not least. The legal team. Uncle Femi Falana (SAN) Uncle Olumide Fisika (SAN) Uncle Kayode Adegoke (SAN) Barrister Ogunlana. Ade Ademiluyi. And everyone on the team. I owe you my freedom and my sanity. Let’s go.”



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