Speaking during a discussion, Seun questioned the way some African men view cheating, particularly the idea that a partner’s unfaithfulness amounts to a loss of ownership or control.
“If my wife cheats on me, I won't leave her because it doesn't mean anything. African men are forming as if cheating isn't a normal thing in a relationship,” he said.
Seun explained that his position was influenced by his understanding of traditional African family and inheritance systems, where a man’s sister’s children were sometimes regarded as his certain blood relatives.
He argued that in some traditional systems, the children of a king’s sister could be made heirs because their biological connection to the king was considered certain through the maternal line.
According to him, a man could be certain that his sister’s child shared his blood, while there was historically less certainty regarding his brother’s children.
“Only your sister's children inherit from you because they are the only ones you are sure are your blood,” he said.
Seun, however, clarified that his comments should not be interpreted as an endorsement of infidelity.
“I’m not saying it’s okay. I’m just saying that African people knew, right from time, that anything contested, they already knew the woman’s blood,” he said.
He maintained that his argument was about challenging the connection between love, ownership and a partner’s sexual behaviour, rather than encouraging people to cheat.
The musician’s comments have since sparked discussions online, with many debating his views on marriage, fidelity, traditional African customs and the expectations placed on men and women in relationships.
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