Afrobeat musician and social commentator, Seun Kuti has criticised affluent Nigerians over what he described as their indifferent response to the car accident involving British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
Speaking during a public commentary that later circulated widely on social media, Kuti questioned the level of civic responsibility shown by the country’s elite during emergencies.
“If the poor in Nigeria behaved the way the rich do, there would be no Nigeria in 48 hours,” he said.
“How many wealthy individuals stopped to help Anthony Joshua during that accident?”
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Kuti used the incident to highlight what he views as a growing disconnect between Nigeria’s wealthy class and the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens, noting that communal support during crises is more commonly demonstrated by less privileged Nigerians.
His remarks quickly gained traction online, triggering debates around wealth, social responsibility, and moral obligation in Nigerian society.
Many users echoed his concerns, while others challenged his generalisation of the elite’s behaviour.
The comments add to Seun Kuti’s long-standing reputation for outspoken social and political criticism, reinforcing his call for greater empathy, accountability, and active civic engagement among Nigeria’s wealthy and influential class.
