I n a recent video, Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has come out in support of activist Omoyele Sowore, despite Sowore's personal controversies. Kuti argues that Sowore's mistakes shouldn't overshadow his work as an activist. Kuti uses his late father, legendary musician Fela Kuti, as an example. He acknowledges Fela's imperfections, including his multiple marriages and lifestyle choices, but says these don't define his overall positive impact. Addressing rumors about HIV/AIDS in his family, Seun Kuti frames Fela's lifestyle as a choice for freedom and honesty, rather than a moral failing. He claims Fela allowed his wives to have relationships with other men, as long as they didn't bring them home. Kuti urges people to focus on the bigger picture, saying activists like Sowore should be judged on their overall mission, not personal mistakes. He contrasts this with the current government, which he accuses of being "on the side of death". In his words: ...