Nigerian singer Seun Kuti recently linked up with American actor Will Smith’s daughter, Willow Smith, and his excitement was palpable.
In a video shared online, Seun Kuti and Willow Smith can be seen bowing to each other in greeting, both appearing genuinely happy to meet.
This interaction highlights Seun Kuti’s expanding influence beyond the Nigerian music scene into the Western world. The video has sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens, with opinions varying widely.
– @nohpheesat: “He is such a gentleman when he travels abroad. Just wait until he gets back to base…”
– @adegbuyiolaniyiayool: “Is Seun Kuti greeting her by bowing down or what. That guy with low life.”
– @iwinosa_oyairo: “Seun Kuti just reduced his steeze by bowing down for her. Composure 0, Steeze 7.”
– @domingo_loso: “I have noticed Seun Kuti is more recognized overseas and he gets more shows there.”
– @lammie_artt: “A prophet is not valued in his own house!”
– @kayceelawproperties: “He is very much respected here as well.”
– @dehbombomm: “Can he just shave off that small hair at the back of his head? What kind of style is that?”
– @official_eddyyoung: “If it was someone else, he would have done a video shouting about bowing to kiss an oyibo woman’s hand when he doesn’t do it at home.”
– @warrrrritiiiiiii: “She bowed first and Kuti was just being a gentleman by reciprocating.”
The general reaction to Seun Kuti meeting Willow Smith created a thin line between admiration and disdain. While some criticized him for bowing, others praised him for his international recognition and gentlemanly conduct.
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