Renowned Nigerian musician and activist, Seun Kuti, has shared his thoughts on feminism, saying it is often used to fuel gender conflicts rather than drive real social change.

He made this statement during a recent Instagram livestream while speaking on the ongoing lawsuit between Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The lawsuits followed sexual harassment allegations made by Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President during an interview on Arise Television on Friday.

Kuti criticised the way feminism is practiced in Nigeria, stating that women should have supported Akpoti-Uduaghan.

“When we talk about feminism in Nigeria, I feel like it’s just a means to divide us.”

“Anything that can divide us, we just like to embrace it.”

“We like gender wars in this country, tribal wars and other things that can divide us.”

“Feminism is just an excuse for people to engage in gender wars.”

“If Nigerian women were real feminists, they would come behind this senator woman and call out our senate president.”

The outspoken singer also referenced the lawsuit between the women, suggesting that some women prioritise defending their husbands over holding them accountable.

“I wanted to do a live session to talk about this Akpabio matter but I didn’t get the chance.”

“Only for me to later see that the senator’s wife sued a woman for defaming her husband’s character.”

“That was when I realised that if any young woman decides to fool with this woman’s husband, she is the type that would beat the woman senseless.”

“She won’t even face her husband or tell him anything, she would face the woman square on.”

Kuti’s remarks have since sparked conversations on social media, with many sharing their views on feminism and gender relations in Nigeria.