Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has shared a terrifying moment from his recent trip to the United States, after a stray bullet struck his hotel window.
The incident, which occurred while he was inside the room, has sparked shock and concern from fans across social media.
Kuti, who is known for his bold voice and activism, posted a video of the aftermath on Instagram.
The clip showed a clear bullet hole in the windowpane, highlighting just how close the situation came to being fatal.
“Tell me you’re in America without telling me you’re in America. I’m in my hotel room just chilling and boom,” Seun Kuti said in the video.
The Afrobeat singer appeared visibly shaken in the recording.
In the caption of his post, he reflected on the irony of the experience.
“I read somewhere that these are the civilized people,” he wrote, accompanied by two crying face emojis.
Fans and supporters flooded the comments, offering words of support and relief that he was not harmed.
The artist did not mention the specific city in the U.S. where the incident happened.
However, he assured everyone that he is safe.
This reassurance brought comfort to many who feared the worst after watching the footage.
Therefore, it raises questions about how secure everyday locations truly are.
