Made Kuti Questions Car Obsession

Made Kuti questions car ownership culture, calling multiple cars unnecessary and describing them as depreciating assets in a values-driven interview with Pulse

Made Kuti questions car ownership culture, describing the practice of acquiring multiple vehicles as unnecessary and driven by material obsession.

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The Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician and son of Femi Kuti shared his opinion in a recent interview with Pulse, where he explained that his upbringing shaped his views on wealth and personal priorities.

Kuti, known for fusing activism with music, said he finds it difficult to understand why anyone would need seven or eight cars. He stressed that vehicles lose value over time and should not be considered symbols of true success.

“For example, how many cars do you need to drive?” he asked. “I genuinely don’t understand why you need seven, eight cars. They are depreciating assets. In the next couple of years, they will depreciate.”

Kuti revealed that he is not drawn to materialism, instead choosing to focus on simplicity and self-awareness. He believes his father played a significant role in shaping this mindset through a thoughtful and deliberate approach to parenting.

“I’m the kind of person who just does what he wants. Maybe my dad was very clever with how he raised us,” he said during the interview.

Though he acknowledged that some people derive joy from material possessions, he made it clear that he prefers to live with intention rather than excess. His comments have since sparked online conversations about wealth, consumer culture, and value-driven living.

His stance is not new among a growing number of young Nigerians who are beginning to challenge popular ideas of wealth and success, particularly in entertainment circles where extravagant lifestyles are often promoted.

By choosing to speak out, Kuti adds his voice to a broader cultural reflection on what truly matters in an age of consumer-driven pressure.

“They are depreciating assets,” he repeated, underlining the difference between perceived value and real purpose in ownership.

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As the Afrobeat star continues to push boundaries with both his music and ideas, his rejection of car obsession reinforces a message of grounded identity and thoughtful living.