“Not All Kuti’s Use Narcotics”
JULY 4, 2026 · LAGOS
QUICK SUMMARY
Afrobeat artist Made Kuti says people wrongly assume every Kuti’s family member uses drugs. Speaking at a US mission event in Lagos, he clarified he doesn’t smoke and his father has quit. He also named his grandfather, Fela Kuti, as the artist he listens to most.
THE STORY
Made Kuti spoke to TheCable at the US mission’s 250th Independence Day event in Lagos. He addressed a long-standing stereotype about his family and narcotics use, saying it doesn’t reflect reality for most Kutis today.
He described himself as hardworking, loyal and passionate, and named his grandfather as his top listen.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Public figures shape how stereotypes spread or endFamily stigma can follow generations unfairlyYouth culture watches how legacy artists speak on identity
OGASTV OBSERVATION
Assumptions about families or communities often outlive the facts. Public correction, done calmly like this, is one of the simplest tools against long-held stigma.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Media: verify before repeating stereotypesPublic figures: speak up early against misconceptionsCommunities: judge individuals, not assumptions
CITIZEN ACTION
Question stereotypes before sharing themSupport artists preserving Afrobeat legacySeparate a person’s choices from their family name
How much should a person be judged by their family’s past reputation? Share your take.✅
VERIFIED — Quotes confirmed via TheCable interview, syndicated by multiple Nigerian outlets.
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