Afrobeat singer Burna Boy surprised Seun Kuti after their first official meeting by gifting him a custom chain of his father, Fela Kuti.
Seun Kuti posted a picture of a diamond iced-out neckpiece on Instagram with the iconic Fela’s famous pose as the pendant.
“From @burnaboygram with love. We actually met properly for the first time and ODOGWU send gift. Thanks bro. Big love.”
Kuti disclosed that the custom necklace was sent as a gift after he met the Afrobeat singer formally. He expressed his profound gratitude with affection.
Tweeps have flocked into the comment section with many commending Burna Boy for gifting a necklace that is a tribute to Fela’s legacy.
Some netizens called out Seun for acknowledging the necklace after he allegedly criticized celebrities wearing expensive jewelry.
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@DJDaley Wow, this is such a beautiful gesture by Burna Boy! The custom chain is not just a piece of jewellery; it’s a tribute to the legacy of Afrobeat’s godfather, Fela Kuti
@jay.neral This man constantly criticizes Nigerian celebrities who wear diamond and gold necklaces. Now he has been gifted one 😂
@descentoscar5 Ice Cold Fela Coated Diamond💎 Chain, Great Homage Paid To Fela👏
@GabrielOnifade3 This is amazing Burna boy value his father in the music industry