Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has asserted that his family played a significant role in the establishment of the Anglican Church in Nigeria.

According to NewsNow, Kuti’s great grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti, and his grandfather, Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, served as Anglican ministers during the colonial era in Nigeria.

Despite his family’s involvement in spreading Christianity in Nigeria, the singer has openly stated that he does not adhere to the religion and instead identifies as a “juju” worshipper.

During a conversation on the latest episode of the Spill With Phyna podcast, Kuti encouraged fellow Africans to reconnect with traditional African religions.

He expressed, “ it was my family that started the Anglican side of Christianity in this country, if you look back at it. We are among the pioneers. So, we’ve been there, we’ve done that and we’ve moved on. And we hope Africans can follow suit.

“I don’t go to church. Na juju me I dey do.”

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