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Seun Kuti Dodges Stray Bullet in US Hotel Room

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2 weeks ago

May 5, 2025.

Seun Kuti Dodges Stray Bullet in US Hotel Room

Seun Kuti captured the incident in a video shared on his Instagram page
He detailed the moment the bullet unexpectedly shattered the tranquility of his accommodations
He question the perceived safety and civility of the Western world, remarking, “I read somewhere that these are the civilized people.”

Seun Kuti, son of afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, narrowly escaped serious harm when a stray bullet penetrated the window of his U.S. hotel room.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the chilling experience was captured in a video shared by Kuti on his Instagram page, detailing the moment the bullet unexpectedly shattered the tranquility of his accommodations.

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Kuti, understandably shaken by the incident, used the opportunity to question the perceived safety and civility of the Western world, remarking, “I read somewhere that these are the civilized people.”

Seun Kuti Dodges Stray Bullet in US Hotel Room

“Tell me you are in America without telling me you are in America. I am in my hotel room just chilling and boom this happened”.

As fans and fellow musicians express their concern and support, the incident has reignited discussions surrounding gun violence and the urgent need for improved safety measures.