Seun Kuti, a renowned Nigerian musician and son of Afrobeats legend, Fela Kuti, recently shared his views on why he rejects the belief in God.
The outspoken singer in an interview with Hiptv on Friday, questioned the traditional idea of a divine creator and raised doubts about attributing the universe’s creation to a singular entity.
Emphasizing the stark reality of global hunger affecting around 80% of the world’s population, Kuti challenged the concept of humanity being considered God’s most cherished creation.
Moreover, he questioned the benevolence of a creator responsible for the world’s current state, casting doubt on the idea of giving credit to such a being.
In his own words, Kuti stated, “I don’t believe in God. Not in the concept that people believe in that there is a guy watching over everybody, will judge you when you die.”
“I don’t believe in the concept that anyone is responsible for the creation. If somebody created this, are we supposed to be giving the person credit?”
Quest Times further reports that this is not the first time Seun Kuti has publicly expressed his atheistic stance; he has previously voiced his disbelief in traditional religious doctrines, reaffirming his position in this recent interview.
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The artiste’s remarks on social media triggered diverse reactions from netizens, sparking a lively discussion on differing perspectives. See comments below:
dansky_exchange: “I believe in God !!!! He’s faithful gather here if you believe in God !”
vibenailz: “If you believe in God hit the button”
princessccynthia: “Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God. Psalms 14:1”
seunseanjimoh1: “It’s not God’s fault that 80% of people are living in hunger , it’s totally the fault of humans. God made man good , man devised ways to be evil . I absolutely believe that God is real and a creator exists”
lion_steve1: “Your papa wey born you wey they warship Ogun believe in God (Eledumare ) sometimes you go make sense sometimes you talk like lunatic”
jarvispraise: “this one wey don become antichrist”
thetruthtellerongram_: “And his name is “Oluwaseun”. When you had a different belief u for change your name since you belief there is something but not the way you were told at it. Wetin u no understand u still want people to believe in your own Narrative of what you don’t understand? But you believe in your text books and what your lecturers taught you? It’s given woke delulu and hypocrisy.”