Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has asserted that his family played a pivotal role in establishing the Anglican Church in Nigeria. His great grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti, and grandfather, Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, served as Anglican ministers during the colonial era in Nigeria.
Despite his family’s historical connection to the propagation of Christianity in Nigeria, Seun Kuti openly declared that he is not a follower of the religion. In a recent episode of the Spill With Phyna podcast, he confidently stated, “It was my family that started Anglican side of Christianity in this country, if you look back at it. We are among the pioneers. So, we’ve been there, we’ve done that, and we’ve moved on. And we hope Africans can follow suit.”
In a bold revelation, Seun Kuti expressed his personal spiritual inclination, declaring himself a “juju” worshipper. He emphasized that he does not attend church, embracing African traditional religions. Encouraging others to reconnect with their African roots, he urged Africans to consider returning to their traditional belief systems.
Seun Kuti’s statement sheds light on the complex intersections of history, culture, and individual spiritual choices within Nigeria’s diverse religious landscape.
