Seun Kuti recently took aim at American music icon DJ Khaled, chastising him for his conspicuous silence amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In a recent critique, Kuti lambasted the American music mogul for prioritizing flaunting his extravagant lifestyle on social media while neglecting to utilize his platform to address the grave injustices faced by Palestinian civilians, particularly vulnerable groups like women and children.
Kuti's Criticism Hits Home
Seun Kuti, in a pointed video message shared on his Instagram account, highlighted DJ Khaled's Palestinian heritage and lamented his failure to speak out against the violence perpetrated against his own people.
Speaking Truth to Power
Expressing his dismay, Kuti remarked, "DJ Khaled is from Palestine. This man has not said one word about the killing of his people. But let a new pair of sneakers or a luxury wristwatch emerge, and he swiftly boasts about his acquisition, striving to affirm his status as the ultimate symbol of success. Yet, when confronted with the brutal reality of women and children being slaughtered in his homeland, he remains conspicuously silent."
Seun Kuti's poignant critique underscores the responsibility of influential figures like DJ Khaled to leverage their platform for advocacy and to speak out against systemic oppression and violence, particularly when it affects their own community.
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