Phyna’s Sister’s Death: Seun Kuti Condemns Dangote’s Statement on Viral Tragic Incident
- Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti publicly condemned billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote over remarks he made concerning Phyna’s sister Ruth Otabor’s death
- Legit.ng reported that Ruth Otabor was announced dead on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after she was hit by a Dangote truck
- Reacting to the remarks of the tycoon via his company’s account, Seun made a case for unknown victims who have suffered the same fate
Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has weighed in on Dangote’s condolence statement following the death of BBNaija Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor.
Legit.ng reported that in the statement posted on the company's official X account on Sunday night, management expressed grief over the incident, calling it a tragic loss.
Source: Instagram
Ruth was seriously injured in a horrific accident on August 18, 2025, in Auchi, Edo State. According to the statement, Dangote Group executives and insurance partners have been providing financial and medical assistance to the victim's family since the incident occurred.
Dangote management also stated that safety, accountability, and compassion remain key to its operations, while assuring the public of its continuous commitment to upgrading safety procedures.
Seun Kuti argued that there wasn’t enough space on the internet to contain the names that should have been included in their official statement.
"There isn’t enough space on the internet for all the names that should be on this letter."
See his post below:
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ruth's death was officially certified by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family at 6.30am on Sunday, August 31.
Ruth had been involved in a tragic accident on August 13, 2025, at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state, when a Dangote Group lorry crushed her leg.
She had undergone an amputation just days after graduating from Auchi Polytechnic, but died from complications resulting from the incident.
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Teactions as Seun Kuti drags Dangote
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
jenees_closett said:
"I swear!! Even the pages should be uncountable."
olayimartha said:
"If I talk now una go come for me, I said this man is part of the problems we are facing in this country, yet some of you said mba!"
dave__mr said:
"He’ll still come to press and tell nigerians how the “oil cartel” is disturbing his business and rally nigerians to support him… and guess what?, same nigerians will…"
prettybarbie_luv said:
"Because it’s phyna other victim nko the one that passed recently nko."
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rsm_automobile said:
"If we are going to blame Dangote alone for errors made by drivers and the logistics partners, and forget the negligence of our government for putting the necessary infrastructure in place......good road."
kenny50_ said:
"When there's no competitor to a particular company, na so the company go dey always commit crimes,and get away with it,because they know the masses no get choice,and them go still purchase their products no matter wetin happen....if Dangote get real competitors for naija in terms of business,things go dey different,my opinion shaa."
melanin_._ruth said:
"The fact that dangote has not even said a single word since all these things are happening 😢."
delilah___pasha said:
"See as them drop letter but to fly the girl go another country to save her life they were slow may her spirit fight and hunt you wicked company."
Seun Kuti claims artists launder money
According to a previous report by Legit.ng, Seun Kuti alleged that his colleagues in the Nigerian music industry might be into money laundering.
In a video shared by the artiste, he noted that he had been touring for 20 years and still struggling to build a house.
He called on the youths to wake up and see the reality of life and the game many are playing just to survive.
Source: Legit.ng
