Made Kuti is choosing a different path from his famous family. The Afrobeat singer recently shared that he has no interest in activism. For him, his family has already done enough for Nigeria.

Speaking in a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, Made opened up about his feelings on activism. His grandfather Fela Kuti was known worldwide for fighting against oppression through music. His uncle Seun Kuti is still speaking out today. Even his grandmother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, lost her life while fighting for justice. She was thrown from a storey building because of her activism.

Made said there are days when he wonders if all these sacrifices were worth it. “You might reflect and just say, ‘Well, what’s the point of it if all these people couldn’t bring change? What’s the chance that my song or my performance can really bring change?” he asked.

But he also believes change is not about one person alone. In his words, “I truly believe that it’s not so much in the power of the individual; it’s the power of the collective… when the right amount of people at the right time do the right thing that can create the spark for change.”

Still, Made is not an idealist. He wants to play his part without risking everything. “Selflessness, I’m very careful with that. Giving and getting nothing in return. I’m of the opinion that we have done enough already. And I’ve really no interest in activism. I’m happy to be at the right side of history, but not at the cost of the well-being of my family and the people around me,” he said.

Made Kuti continues to build his music career. But this time, he is clear about where he stands. For him, doing his best without losing himself is enough.

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