Nigerian Afrobeats star, Seun Kuti has sparked social media reactions after bowing to greet Willow Smith, the daughter of American actor, Will Smith.
A viral video shows Willow Smith looking starstruck upon meeting Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti.
In the video, both Seun and Willow could be seen bowing to greet each other, clearly happy to meet.
The 23-year-old Smith, who was visibly in awe, complimented Kuti, 41, describing him as “amazing.”
This interaction drew mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Some were displeased with Seun bowing to her, while others were thrilled about his international recognition.
See some reactions below:
nohpheesat commented: “He is such a gentle man when he travels abroad. Just wait until he gets back to base…”
adegbuyiolaniyiayool wrote: “Is Seun Kuti greeting her by bowling down or what. That guy with low life.”
iwinosa_oyairo said: “Senu Kuti just reduce his Steeze by bowing down for her. Composure 0 Steeze 7″
domingo_loso wrote: “I have noticed Seun Kuti is more recognised overseas and he gets more shows there.”
chiiwete_ commented: “If it was another person that to greet a girl that age now because she’s FROM America Seun go roast am.. he will say it’s colonial chain and western supremacy ”
iam_ddr opined: “She thinks his FELA”
lammie_artt wrote, “A prophet is not valued in his own house!”
kayceelawproperties wrote, “He is very much respected here as well.”
dehbombomm wrote, “Can he just shave off that small hair at the back of his head? as which kind style be that one sef”
official_ eddyyoung wrote, “If na another person he go don do video de shout say why you go bow down to kiss oyibo woman hand when you no de do am for house”
warrrrritiiiiiii wrote, “She bowed first and kuti Was just been a gentleman by reciprocating”
Despite the mixed opinions, Seun Kuti’s encounter with Willow Smith highlighted his growing international recognition.
Watch the video below:
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KanyiDaily recalls that Seun Kuti recently revealed that his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, had over 100 concubines in addition to his well-known 27 wives.