Seun Kuti recently addressed the disparity in earnings between footballers and essential workers, raising important questions about the value we place on different professions.
During an Instagram livestream, Seun Kuti expressed his surprise that footballers earn millions for playing a game, while essential workers like nurses, teachers, and paramedics are paid significantly less.
He noted the crucial role essential workers play in our society, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kuti questioned why we prioritize entertainment over essential services and challenged the notion that footballers deserve such high compensation.
He said:
“They say footballers want to go on strike. They said they want to strike, where are the rich pan-Africans? The football they’re playing is too much. Footballers are paid millions just to chase a ball around a field. For the amount of money they are paid, they should be playing every day. Personally, I know boys who aren’t paid a dime yet they play on the field every day.
