Critizing The Nigerian Government Why Seun Kuti Should Never Emulate 2face Idibia

We all love a good burst of anger at the Nigerian Government, and it's hard not to feel it's justified. With the state of the National economy, blinding unemployment levels, and the pervasive misappropriation of public funds, it just feels right to speak about them while waving your fist and growing red at the neck, like some epileptic volcanic mountain about to go burst. What's surprising is the differing response of the public to the speaker.

That's the difference between 2face Idibia and Seun Kuti. Earlier this year, Idibia went on camera in the USA, blatantly calling for an end to the indiscretions of the Nigerian politicians, and mildly pointing them down the path of truth and fairness. He was heralded a hero. Many Nigerians the world over joined ranks with his mini-outburst, supporting his every word, and giving nods to his (clichéd) outburst. We've seen the rant at politicians happen on a daily basis, but hearing 2face's version, just makes it all come alive again.

Seun Kuti too, has had his own shots at the government. This time, he took to popular venting platform, Twitter, to tweet his madness at the politicians, pointing an accusatory finger at President Goodluck Jonathan, calling him a shameless thief, and advocating crudely for all Nigerian youths to  join him in a protest to bring down the government of the day, and install a new government. Probably with him and his weed heading it all. Nigerians attacked him, branding him with despicable names, and generally just telling him forthrightly that he has no business with the free-for-all game of political criticism.

Why?  2face did similar, earning himself heroic status. Seun Kuti went down that path, and received public anger instead. Why? The truth is not far away. Nigerians adore 2face, while Seun Kuti is looked upon with contempt. 2face has earned his moral support from the masses, as a hardworking successful Nigerian and an ambassador of the elusive 'Nigerian dream', who not only succeeds, but has represented Nigeria on many global fronts. He seems the kind of rich guy to take upon the burden of the oppressed and fight for it with a personal concern.

Seun on the other hand is seen as a pariah. A queer outcast who has taken upon himself, the vices of Fela Kuti, his legendary father who created Afrobeat, but ultimately fell to women and drugs. Seun's talent in music is questionable, with no hit song of his readily coming to mind. Nigerians are of the impression that he is a parasite, feeding off the achievements of his late father. And it doesn't really help his case when he has a Grammy Award Nominee (Femi Kuti) as an elder brother.

Picture Seun in your mind, and the image of an angry man who loves his marijuana deeply, womanizes at an alarming rate, while congregating with the scum of the society.

Seun would look right at home in some shrine, smoking a joint, while drinking illegal alcohol.  He is not  the type to lead the youths to change, neither is he the one to engage the Nigerian politicians with righteousness surging through him, and giving rousing speeches about truth, patriotism and the plight of the common man.

Simply put, Seun Kuti will never be our hero or the leader of a free Nigeria. Not ever! Let him direct his moral anger to less honourable but fitting causes.
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