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"She Was Smelling": Seun Kuti Fires Back After Aisha Yesufu's Scathing Attack—What Really Happened Between Them

By Achimi Muktari

The social media feud between Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti and political activist Aisha Yesufu has taken a dramatic turn, with both personalities publicly airing their grievances. What started as a heated debate has spiraled into personal attacks, with both sides refusing to back down.

The Hijab Comment That Ignited the Firestorm

The feud began when Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, made a controversial statement about Aisha Yesufu’s hijab. In a video that went viral, Seun told Aisha to "liberate herself from the hijab" before advocating for the liberation of Nigerian women. This sparked outrage among Aisha's supporters and prompted a fierce response from the activist herself.

Aisha Yesufu Claps Back

Aisha Yesufu, never one to shy away from confrontation, quickly responded in a video of her own. She blasted Seun for his remarks, stating that she wouldn't allow herself to be bullied by him