Afrobeat singer Made Kuti has spoken out against criticisms surrounding his marriage to Inedoye Onyenso.
The grandson of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti addressed negative comments targeting their union, which some critics described as “mixing blood.”
New Daily Prime recalls that Made and Inedoye tied the knot in November 2023 during a civil wedding ceremony in Lagos. The event was celebrated by fans and family, marking a new chapter for the young musician who continues to carry forward his family’s Afrobeat legacy.
However, their marriage has since faced backlash from a section of the public. Certain critics, hiding behind social media accounts, argued against the couple’s union because of their different ethnic backgrounds.
One recent attack came from an X user, @AdemolaOgudu, who called Made a “foolish Yoruba man” for marrying an Igbo woman. The comment quickly drew reactions online, and Made chose to respond with a firm and thoughtful message.
In his reply, the singer rejected the idea of ethnic superiority or inferiority. “Believing ethnic superiority or inferiority is justifiable is slave mentality,” he wrote. He described such thinking as harmful and outdated, adding that it has no place in modern society.
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Made urged those criticising his marriage to learn from history. He referenced the works and ideas of prominent African leaders and Pan-Africanists, including his great-grandmother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, his grandfather Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, and Burkina Faso’s Thomas Sankara.
According to him, their writings and struggles offer lessons on unity, freedom, and progress that remain relevant today.
For Made, the bigger picture goes beyond his personal life. He stressed that Africa stands to gain more when its people are united rather than divided along tribal or ethnic lines. By drawing from Pan-African history, he reminded critics that ethnic prejudice weakens the continent’s collective strength and slows its progress.
The singer’s response has been praised by many fans and commentators who share his vision of unity. Supporters argued that marriage should be based on love and mutual respect, not on tribal identity. Others applauded Made for handling the insult with calmness and wisdom rather than anger.
Made Kuti, son of Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, has long been seen as a voice for his generation. Beyond his music, which often echoes the socially conscious themes of the Kuti family, he has used his platform to speak on issues affecting young Africans. His defense of his marriage is another example of his commitment to using his voice for advocacy.
In a country where inter-ethnic relationships sometimes spark heated debate, Made’s words serve as a reminder of the importance of tolerance and unity. His insistence that “slave mentality” should be abandoned highlights the need for a new way of thinking that puts humanity above division.
For now, the Afrobeat singer continues to focus on both his music and his marriage, while reminding critics that love, not prejudice, should define human relationships.
