Nigerian Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti had a brush with danger during his stay in the United States after a stray bullet tore through the window of his hotel room, leaving him and fans in shock.
The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti took to Instagram to share the terrifying moment, posting a video that showed the aftermath of the incident. The clip revealed a clear bullet hole in the glass, stark evidence of how close the artist came to possible harm.
“Tell me you’re in America without telling me you’re in America. I’m in my hotel room just chilling and boom,” Seun said in the video, his voice laced with disbelief as he surveyed the damage.
The video, both startling and sobering, has since gone viral, sparking heated conversations online about gun violence in the United States. Fans flooded the comment section with messages of concern and well wishes, relieved that the outspoken musician was unharmed.
In the caption of his post, Seun added, “I read somewhere that these are the civilized people,” a line that many saw as a pointed critique of how the West is often portrayed as a model of order and safety.
Though he did not reveal the specific city where the incident occurred, Seun Kuti assured followers that he was safe. The artist, widely known for his fierce social and political commentary, has long used his platform to question systemic issues both in Nigeria and globally. This incident, he hinted, further deepens his skepticism about the myth of Western superiority.
The bullet hole in his hotel room window now stands as a chilling reminder that even in supposedly safe environments, danger can strike without warning. For Seun Kuti, it’s another real-life chapter in his ongoing critique of modern society, one that nearly came at a grave cost.
