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Seun Kuti Reveals Preferential Treatment and Early Start with Egypt 80
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti recently shared insights into his privileged upbringing and close relationship with his late father, the renowned Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
During an appearance on the Zero Conditions podcast, Seun Kuti revealed that his father gave him special treatment compared to his other siblings.
Reflecting on his childhood, Seun described how he was pampered and expressed his belief that he won what he called the “daddy lottery.”
Seun Kuti recounted his father’s deep affection for him, even though his siblings might have a different perspective on Fela’s parenting style.
“Fela Kuti is my favorite person in the world,” Seun said. “If you asked my brothers, they might say he was a terrible dad, but to me, he was an amazing father.”
He elaborated on how this preferential treatment extended into his daily life, noting that he has never had to do laundry, which he attributed to the pampering he received as a child. “I don’t know how to wash anything. I’m not bragging; I’ve just never had to do it,” he explained.
In addition to discussing his upbringing, Seun Kuti touched on his early involvement with his father’s band, Egypt 80. He revealed that he joined the band at the tender age of 8.
Following Fela Kuti’s death, Seun was entrusted with the continuation of the band and allowed to retain all earnings from his performances.
“I have been with Fela’s Egypt 80 band since I was 8 years old,” Seun said. “When Fela passed away, my family asked me to continue with the band and keep all the money I make.”
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has announced his upcoming wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai.
The couple revealed that their wedding celebration will take place on October 24, 2026, in a pre-wedding video shared on social media.
The video featured a voice-over from one of their children, who spoke about the love and support their parents have shown each other while reflecting on their family life.
Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and share children. Their wedding announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, who are looking forward to the couple’s celebration.
The announcement comes after reports of a private civil ceremony earlier in 2026, with the upcoming event expected to mark another celebration of their union.
It’s a new month, which means K-drama fans have more series to add to their watchlists.
October 2026 brings a range of new Korean dramas, from romance and comedy to medical stories, mysteries and thrillers. Some have already premiered, while others are scheduled to arrive later in the month.
Here are 11 K-dramas to look out for this October:
- Your Personal Taxi
- Between Steps
- Take Charge of My Heart
- Doctor X
- 100 Days of Deception
- Make Me Tingle
- Love in Disguise
- Final Table
- Oh! My Guard
- Dead-End Job
- The Perfect Lie
Several global music stars began their careers while they were still teenagers, growing up in the spotlight as their songs gained popularity around the world.
Justin Bieber is one of the best-known examples. He rose to fame as a teenager after his music videos attracted attention online. Selena Gomez also became a household name at a young age through acting and music.
Here are 10 singers who achieved fame early in their lives:
- Justin Bieber – Rose to international fame as a teenager with songs such as “Baby.”
- Selena Gomez – Gained early recognition through acting before building a successful music career.
- Miley Cyrus – Became famous as a teenager through Hannah Montana and later released hit songs.
- Taylor Swift – Began her music career as a teenager and became known for country songs such as “Our Song.”
- Billie Eilish – Gained international attention as a teenager with “Ocean Eyes.”
- Rihanna – Rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single “Pon de Replay.”
- Ariana Grande – First became known through acting before establishing herself as a pop singer.
- Britney Spears – Became a global pop sensation as a teenager with “…Baby One More Time.”
- Shawn Mendes – Gained attention as a teenager by sharing song covers online before releasing his own music.
- Olivia Rodrigo – Built an acting career while young before achieving major music success with “drivers license.”
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