“My dad said I was always smiling and life needs frowning” – Seun Kuti recounts lessons from Fela

Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeats pioneer Fela Kuti, has shared how his dad used to give him frowning lessons as a child.

According to the musician, his father had told him that he was always in the habit of wearing a smile and life needed frowning.

Seun who has learned the lessons well from his father said that when he frowns now, nobody can march his glare.

He wrote:

“Fun fact. My dad used to give me frowning lessons. He said I was always smiling and life needs frowning. Abami. Utoo much. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. When I frown now ehn no body fit stand the eyes.”