“My mum once hid ‘igbo’ inside bread to give my dad in prison” — Seun Kuti

Musician and activist Seun Kuti has once again sparked conversation online after sharing a striking personal memory about his family’s experience with incarceration and survival.

In a recently circulated interview clip, the Afrobeat star reflected on how his family coped during the period his father, the legendary Fela Kuti, was in prison. While discussing those difficult years, Seun recounted a rather unusual method his mother allegedly used to support her husband behind bars.

“My mum once hid ‘igbo’ inside bread to give my dad in prison,” he said, using the popular Nigerian slang for cannabis.

The statement, delivered casually during the conversation, quickly drew reactions on social media, with many users expressing surprise, humour, and curiosity about the extreme lengths families reportedly went through during that period.

Seun Kuti, known for his candid storytelling and openness about his family’s legacy, used the moment to speak on the resilience and determination that surrounded his upbringing. His comments relate to public discussions about Fela Kuti’s activism, his repeated clashes with authorities, and the hardships his family endured.