My father’s wives, concubines almost killed him with stress – Seun Kuti makes claim on late Fela Kuti

Grammy nominated artiste, Seun Kuti, has stated that his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, had so many lovers and concubines that the stress almost killed him.

He said that Fela had over 100 concubines living with him at his Kalakuta hometown, in addition to the 27 wives he married on the same day and his other wives before the controversial marriage.

Seun Kuti says that the Afrobeat pioneer died at the age of 58 from stress from having to deal with all the women. It may be interesting to note that the singer, Fela died in August 1997 of effects from AIDS.

Speaking in a podcast, Seun said; “People only know of Fela’s 27 wives, they don’t know of his over 100 girlfriends that lived with us in the house. The wives and girlfriends almost killed Fela with stress.”

Meanwhile, this comes on the heels of the sensational musician called for the abolishment of monogamous relationships.