Everybody Is Angry Online, But Nobody Is On Strike” - Seun Kuti Slams Social Media Activism
Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has criticized what he describes as the growing culture of “keyboard activism,” insisting that social media outrage alone cannot bring meaningful change.
Everybody Is Angry Online, But Nobody Is On Strike” - Seun Kuti Slams Social Media Activism
Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti Sparks new debate after dismissing what he sees as social media activism. In a recent statement making the rounds online, Seun argued that while many Nigerians only express outrage on social media and fail to follow with any real-world action. He reportedly said that everyone seems angry online, yet there are no widespread strikes, protests, or organized actions to match that anger. According to him, people have exaggerated the power of social media and mistake online engagement for actual political or social change.
The singer’s comments come amid growing discussions about insecurity, governance, and citizen activism in
Nigeria. His position is consistent with views he has expressed for years, where he has repeatedly argued that meaningful change requires organization, and direct participation from all citizens rather than relying solely on hashtags and viral posts. The remarks have divided opinion online, supporters agree that social media awareness alone does not force systemic change and that citizens must organize beyond the internet while others argue that social media has played a major role in exposing injustice and, amplifying voices that traditional media might ignore.
Ironically, Seun himself is one of Nigeria’s most vocal activist musicians, following in the tradition of his father, Fela Kuti, who used music and public demonstrations to challenge political authorities.
Source: TrendyBeatz
