Nigerian Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has caused controversy after a video emerged of him pushing and slapping a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. The incident has sparked discussions on social media about the musician's actions and the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
At the moment, it is unclear what caused the altercation between Kuti and the police officer, but the video shows that the officer remained calm during the confrontation. The incident reportedly occurred on May 13th, according to the person who shared the video on social media.
The video has gone viral, with many expressing their views on the incident. Some social media users have criticized Kuti's behavior towards the police officer, stating that violence is not the solution to any problem. Others, however, have defended the musician, claiming that the police are often brutal towards civilians and that Kuti was simply standing up for his rights.
The incident involving Kuti and the police officer is currently under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
The video of the incident can be seen below, originally posted on Twitter by GistReel.Com.
Afrobeat Singer, Seun Kuti pushes and slapped a Police officer he was confronting on the Third Mainland bridge pic.twitter.com/R1hB6vyljJ
— GistReel.Com (@GistReel) May 13, 2023