The Nigerian music space erupted after Wizkid took to Instagram stories to fire shots at Seun Kuti, igniting a storm that quickly spiraled beyond personal beef into a full-blown cultural reckoning. Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, wasted no time responding — mocking Wizkid as “a short man,” urging him to “be himself,” while still acknowledging his greatness. But the exchange took a controversial turn when Seun alleged that P. Diddy should be freed because Wizkid “misses him,” a statement that further fueled outrage and confusion online.
As the back-and-forth intensified, the conversation shifted from insults to legacy. Several public figures weighed in, drawing a hard line between modern stardom and historical impact. Social commentator Gehgeh argued that Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are beneficiaries of the global doors Fela Kuti kicked open decades ago. Dammy Krane echoed that sentiment, insisting Fela remains bigger than Wizkid even in death, urging today’s superstars to respect the shoulders they stand on. Jaywon maintained that no Nigerian artiste — past or present — surpasses Fela’s cultural, political, and musical influence, while vlogger Oyemykke bluntly accused Wizkid of “eating off Fela’s hard work.”
The tension reached a turning point when Wizkid quietly deleted all posts perceived as disrespectful to Fela Kuti, a move many interpreted as damage control rather than closure. While some believe an apology to Femi Kuti may follow, others see this moment as deeper than an online spat — a reflection of how fame, ego, and history clash in the digital age. In a country where music is more than entertainment but resistance, identity, and memory, can today’s icons truly separate their success from the sacrifices of legends who paved the way?
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