Seun Kuti has strongly denied accusations of being a tribal bigot leveled against him by social media activist VeryDarkMan.
The exchange erupted publicly on June 28, 2026, amid ongoing tensions.
VeryDarkMan stated he could not fully associate with Seun because the musician is a tribal bigot who hates Igbos.
He claimed Seun wants a better Nigeria without Igbos existing in it.
The activist linked this to Seun's criticisms of Peter Obi.
In response, Seun dismissed the claims as lies from an "idiot."
"There is no evidence that I am a tribal bigot," Seun said.
He highlighted his personal security detail, an Igbo man entrusted with his life.
Seun questioned if the attacks stemmed from his enmity with Peter Obi.
"I am a proud Yoruba man and that doesn’t make me a bigot to the Igbos and Hausas," he added in extended remarks.
The pair were once close allies in activism circles.
Tensions trace back months, including an April unfollowing on Instagram after Seun backed Omoyele Sowore.
Sowore's recent detention has reignited debates. VeryDarkMan criticized Sowore's protests and funding.
Seun has defended Sowore and questioned the impact of VeryDarkMan's Ratel protests.
Public reactions on X poured in quickly. Some users defended Seun, noting he is far from a tribal bigot based on his views.
Others mocked the back-and-forth as endless drama.
Additional clips showed VeryDarkMan questioning Seun's consistency on Western engagements.
The feud underscores deeper divides in Nigerian activism over ethnicity and politics.
Neither side has shown signs of reconciliation.
Observers watch closely as supporters align on both fronts.
The incident reflects broader conversations on unity versus perceived biases in public discourse.
As the clips continue circulating, the exchange adds to a pattern of high-profile activist clashes.
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