Many People Think the Kutis Use Drugs, But It’s Not True – Made Kuti

Afrobeats singer Made Kuti has dismissed the long-standing belief that members of the Kuti family are involved in drug use, describing it as a misconception.

Speaking on the sidelines of the United States Mission’s 250th Independence Day celebration held in Lagos, Made said many people wrongly assume that he and other members of his family use narcotics.

According to the singer, he does not smoke, adding that his father has also quit smoking.

He explained that while the Kuti family is often associated with drug use, the assumption does not reflect the reality for most of its members.

“A lot of people think I smoke, but I don’t, and even my dad has quit. So, there is a big misconception that the family are all into narcotics and drugs, but most of us are not,” he said.

Made also described himself as a hardworking, loyal and passionate person, joking that his loyalty is easy to explain because he is a married man.

“I am hardworking, loyal and passionate. I’m a married man,” he added.

When asked which Nigerian musician he currently enjoys listening to the most, Made said he prefers listening to his grandfather’s music.

The singer also urged Nigerians not to overlook climate change, stressing that although the country faces serious economic and cultural challenges, environmental issues also deserve urgent attention.

“I think honestly we are very aware of the cultural issues we are facing and the economic issues we are facing, but something very important I will say is climate change,” he stated.