Nigerian musician and activist Seun Kuti has taken to social media to clarify his stance on European colonialism. In a recent Instagram post, Kuti shared a quote that highlights the importance of creating a fairer world.
The quote reads, “I’m against European colonization and imperialism, but that doesn’t mean I’m against European people. Many Europeans have been our allies in fighting against greed and unfair systems, working to make the world a fairer place for everyone.”Kuti emphasized that his criticism of European colonialism and imperialism is not directed at European people as a whole. “Being against colonization doesn’t mean being against Europeans, many have stood with us in the fight for justice and fairness,” he added.
The post has sparked a lively debate on social media, with many users sharing their thoughts on self-preservation, systemic inequality, and cultural differences. Some users praised Kuti for his nuanced stance, while others expressed skepticism about the role of European allies in the fight against colonialism.
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Well they could try harder to implement change but so can people in the continent of Africa and the diaspora. Self preservation is a must and I think that is where people of color lack. Europeans do for the better and future generations of their people (offspring) Africans and the diaspora fall short of self preservation. We have to live and be for our children’s children and start planning ahead and not temporarily.
How are they working to make the world a better place for you? By colonizing Africa.That’s the culture of the people! They are individualistic and nothing can stop that! This culture kept them alive for centuries and this whom you think are fighting against them and supporting us are also a beneficiary of the culture…making friends with the less powerful among them or making money from them makes you same thing with them! They are not our friends none of them is! There culture is different from ours and these cultures kept both of us alive
