During the session on Saturday, January 27, 2024, Seun emphasized that the notion that Pan-Africanists must lead lives of struggle and deprivation is false. He used Fela as an example, recalling instances where the legendary musician indulged in the pleasures of life. Seun shared how Fela’s personal assistant would fly from Lagos to London to bring back Fela’s favorite sweets and ice cream.
In his words, “Anybody in this world that says to you that to be a Pan Africanist, to struggle means to suffer is a liar. Fela Anikulapo Kuti too na liar? Fela no be Pan Africanist? You lick ice cream to reach Fela? Fela dey send his PA Tuesday morning flight to London, that one go arrive for London, e go leave 10 am, e go arrive London 3 pm, he has to go to Bonds street to buy Fela’s favourite sweets.”
