‘No scientific evidence links marijuana use to any disease’ – Seun Kuti calls for legalization of cannabis

Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat singer nominated for a Grammy, has called on the Nigerian government to contemplate the legalization of marijuana. He pointed out that there hasn’t been any substantial evidence proving that marijuana use leads to any illnesses.

He expressed concerns that Nigeria has forfeited its distinct variety of marijuana due to the prohibition imposed on it within the country. Speaking in a recent Instagram live session with fans.

Kuti said; “Nobody can show me any scientific evidence that links marijuana use to any disease.

“Africa used to have the best marijuana in the world but we’ve lost that strain of marijuana that they use to grow in Obiarukwu forest in Asaba and Sapele in the Delta region. We’ve lost it because she didn’t encourage the cultivation.

“Now, the West have the best marijuana. Germany is going to legalise it very soon. France, Britain and America are talking about it too. It’s already legalised in Canada.

“Has Nigeria government independently carried out any research on marijuana use? Even in Israel, the land of your ‘lord’, the ‘holy land’, marijuana is legal. In fact, Israel is at the forefront of medical marijuana research.”