The Anikulapo-Kuti family has frowned at a recent
advertisement on some national dailies, using the picture of
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti to score a political point. This was made
known in by Yeni, the eldest daughter of the late Afrobeat
legend, who represented the immediate Fela family.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, Yeni said: “The
Anikulapo family is not aware and does not sanction any
advert using Fela’s name. It was done without our knowledge.
We do not like anybody using the history of the Anikulapo
family, especially Fela and Buhari to their own advantage.
Whilst we may not support any party, we do not like any party
using our father as a political tool or an instrument for their
politics because Fela was apolitical. Fela was for good
governance only. Fela was for respect for human rights which
most of those masquerading as democrats today were against
some years ago. So, please, they should desist from using
Fela’s picture, image or lyrics for any political party, whatever
party it may be, whether APC, PDP, SDP, Labour, Accord or
any other party, we do not condone it. They should let Fela
continue to rest in peace.”
The offensive advert she said has appeared in about four
major newspapers and a lot of Fela fans have been calling
and asking them how much they collected to allow the
sponsors of the advert to be used Fela’s image.
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