Former Diplomat, broadcaster, and former husband of Yeni Kuti, Afrobeat dancer and daughter of the late great Fela Kuti has passed away in his late 50's at Saint Nicholas Hospital in Lagos.,
Segun, a self-described humanist turned politician, sources say died Friday morning at a Lagos hospital due to complications from multiple injuries he sustained from an accident he had with his power bike a week ago.
Segun’s death was first reported by his Igbobi College Alumnus and long-time friend, broadcaster Bola-Wola Makinde who wrote a short condolence message on his (Makinde) Facebook page. The message was accompanied with a picture of his friend dressed in bikers’ gear, standing next to his power bike.
He once married the first daughter of...
Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Segun and Yeni both have a daughter, Rolari, in her mid-20s.
Although separated from former wife Yeni, Segun stayed close to the family, participating in the family’s yearly Felabration festival. He was seen wearing his ubiquitous combat shorts in October, last year at the week-long music festival held at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos. Segun was also present at Femi Kuti‘s 50th birthday celebration back in 2012.
He’s survived by wife and two daughters, Rolari and Fikemi.
Mr. Segun who is a Public Relations practitioner was behind the campaign strategy of many politicians in Lagos.
He was a two-time Senatorial Candidate in Lagos State.
He served as a Foreign Affairs Officer on Secondment to The Presidency, Lagos as Official Portuguese Interpreter to three former Heads of State between 1983 and 1990.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
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