In a moment that blended activism with ancestral reverence, Afrobeat star Seun Kuti was joined by popular social media critic Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for a solemn visit to the final resting place of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The visit took place at the Kalakuta Republic Museum in Ikeja, where the remains of the Afrobeat progenitor are interred.
The duo’s presence at the site sparked significant conversation across digital platforms, serving as a powerful visual statement of the alliance between the Big Bird of Afrobeat and one of Nigeria’s most vocal contemporary activists.
Walking through the halls of the Kalakuta Republic—the former home and communal headquarters of the late legend—Seun Kuti led VeryDarkMan through the history of the house that stood as a fortress against oppression.
The visit was characterized by a deep sense of sobriety as they stood before the glass-encased tomb of the Abami Eda.
For VeryDarkMan, who has frequently cited Fela’s uncompromising stance against corruption as a primary influence for his own dark brand of activism, the visit appeared to be a significant personal milestone.
Observers noted that the gesture reinforced the ideological bridge between Fela’s revolutionary music and the modern, digital-first activism championed by VDM.
The visit comes on the heels of several collaborative efforts between the two, who have recently been seen together in various social and political contexts. Seun Kuti, who has consistently defended the importance of legacy and ancestry, used the moment to emphasize that the struggle Fela pioneered in the 1970s remains as relevant as ever in the 2026 political climate.