I Trust Sowore Because He Fights for the People” — Seun Kuti Explains Stance on Activist and BLord Case
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has spoken about his relationship with activist Omoyele Sowore, explaining why he believes the human rights advocate stands on the side of the people rather than the elite.
According to him, trust is earned through consistent advocacy for ordinary citizens.
His words
“If Sowore comes to my house now, even if I am not there, his face is programmed into the security system of my house… Sowore can enter my house,”Because I’ve never seen him fighting for rich people in Nigeria and saying that is his struggle. The underlying struggle is the strength of the people,” We are on the path of liberation together, and those are the only kind of people you can trust in this country,”Once they carry you to meet rich people of Nigeria, run away,
“Sowore wasn’t fighting for BLord, he was fighting Nigerian police to stop taking sides when two celebrities are fighting,” “It can happen to BLord, it can happen to me, it can happen to you,” There is a battle for the soul of this country… What I will not do is destroy somebody or fight with somebody that is on our side,”
