Seun Kuti, a Grammy-nominated musician and the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, disclosed that he does not consume marijuana, but rather a different type of cannabis known as “weed.”
The vocalist, in a recent interview with well-known content
producer, Timi Agbaje, asserted that a distinction exists between weeds and
marijuana.
The Individual in question maintains that the substance they
partake in smoking does not constitute marijuana. Rather, it is composed of
locally procured leaves and herbs.
Kuti asserted that he cannot be prosecuted under the NDLEA
Act due to the absence of incriminating evidence against him. He further
disclosed his advocacy for the legalization of marijuana.
“I don’t take marijuana but I take weed,” he said.
“Weed are local leaves and herbs. Yes, I do… I believe it
should be against the law but there is no evidence that I have broken the law.
“You see me smoking something online. How do you know what I
am smoking? I could be smoking captain black or roll ups tobacco.
“There are so many things I could be smoking. Were you there
when I was? Did you see anything with your eyes?
“… I can say weed, I even have a shirt that promotes it. I’m
an advocate of legalising marijuana all over the world. I’m an advocate, for
that I stand.”
As per a recent study, marijuana and weed are synonymous
terms used interchangeably. Marijuana is a psychoactive substance derived from
the Cannabis sativa plant. Other colloquial names for marijuana include weed,
pot, and dope.
The possession of cannabis Is prohibited by law and carries
a minimum mandatory sentence of 12 years in prison. In cases involving
significant trafficking, the penalty may be increased to life imprisonment.