Yeni Kuti replied
articles written by Olajumoke Olawode-James which appeared to claim she was
impeached from the popular Tv show, Your View.
Read her article titled Did
Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti get her co-Host fired? The Real Politics continues..
I was mistaken about her
from Day 1!
“The Real” had Loni Love on
the show from Day 1. She wanted her own show and was put on the show with four
other ladies of colour. Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti’s story is similar. She had been
dancing for years in her brother’s band, she wanted her own TV show alongside
her friend; and was instead, invited to lend her voice to women’s issues in
Nigeria, on “Your View”.
An older woman, she was
supposed to represent the matured point of view, on issues from marriage,
divorce, policies to celebrity gist.
Not only does she still
dance, teach dance; she eventually got on a TV drama series. She stood out.
Originality and passion for what she believes in!
If other ladies have
squabbles, never YK (as we call her out of respect). If you suspected Loni of
having Tamar fired, as was rumoured; you could look to YK for being able to
pull such strings too. YK didn’t audition to get on the show for obvious
reasons, she already had a personality. The Producers sought her out. She
therefore could pull some strings if any of the co-Hosts irritated her.
I would be recognised in
public for being “the lady on that women’s show with Fela’s Daughter”, for many
years later. Hopefully the show was getting popular and they weren’t just
recognizing us from pictures with YK on social media.
But, rather than be the one
to get any co-Host fired, YK would be the one to rally everyone around any
co-Host that got fired. And she would do everything necessary to protect
everyone. No preferential treatment. She is genuinely caring. No pretence
there. YK is genuinely giving. That’s her character trait!
Speaking of The Real
Politics of firing a co-Host, just in case you haven’t read parts 1 and 2, they
are synchronized here.
It could be a lot to greet
everyone that recognises you in public, particularly on your “off” days, but YK
always has a smile. Maybe she has had more years of practice, being the first
child of Legendary musician and Activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. But, YK is
genuinely warm and open to everyone. She never takes the privilege of being
recognised for granted. I learnt that from her.
I am very reserved and
introverted, even though outspoken. I can be cold. But I learnt to warm up to
fans. Patapata, 2 minutes, they will hail you and move on. Except those ones
that want to sit and discuss your life’s history or a particular topic, they don’t
agree with you on.
You know when you see
genuine love, you will naturally gravitate towards it. YK is a genuine Leader.
She wears her heart on her sleeves. She takes responsibility for you. She looks
out for you. She gives to you like she’s your mum. Then you start to feel like
you are special to her. But YK is special to EVERYONE. I haven’t met anyone who
truly knows her and doesn’t like her!
But, she is a DRAMA-QUEEN!
Mo Gbe!
How can one human being
have so much going on? From her dress sense, accessories, millions of shoes, to
changing her nail polish to every single outfit she wears; YK is drama!
Incidentally, Loni Love of
“The Real”, changes her nail polish to match her outfits too. But, she is
normal, compared to YK. My goodness!
You can call YK, LOVE. If
Love is a human being, Love is YK. YK gives out love till she’s empty. Don’t
even try to dissuade her. She’s wired like that.
But, YK is not an enabler
indiscipline. She’s as honest to tell you off, as she’s quick to wrap her arms
around you. So, don’t expect her to defend all your wrong-doings. She just
corrects in love.
A glamorous grandma, we
call her Glam-ma. I have grown to love and appreciate everything about YK and I
am indeed grateful that I can call her sister and friend. Bless her children
and grandchildren.
Do you have a YK in your
life?
Four more?
Please share, comment, ask
questions and I will respond.
Jay!
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