Leave My Father’s Name Out Of Your Mouths – Seun Kuti Fires At Wizkid Fans
Seun Kuti has issued a strong warning to fans of Wizkid, urging them to stop dragging the Afrobeats star into comparisons with his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking during an Instagram livestream, the singer and activist described such comparisons as disrespectful and an outright insult to Fela’s legacy. He said the constant attempts to label Wizkid as a modern version of Fela were rooted in ignorance and unhealthy fan rivalry. Kuti criticized Wizkid supporters for repeatedly mentioning Fela in online debates, arguing that the Afrobeat pioneer should not be used to score points in fan wars. He also blamed excessive fan zealotry for creating tension within the music industry, noting that some artists now avoid collaborations because of toxic fan rivalries. He said: “Wizkid FC keep Fela’s name out of your mouths. You try to claim that your fake artiste is the new Fela. Then when you people saw that the shoes were too big to fill and people like me also did not allow you to get away with those insults… It is actually an insult [to compare Wizkid to Fela]. “You people have no respect. I like it when people don’t have respect as a form of defiance. If your lack of respect came from a place of defiance, I will respect it. But your lack of respect came from a place of ignorance… “Wizkid fans are online disrespecting Fela again. Why must you always involve Fela in your petty discussions? The overzealousness of some fans has significantly affected the music industry negatively. Some artists can’t even collaborate because of fan rivalries. “I think Wizkid FC is the most ignorant fanbase in the world… You need to stop misbehaving. Concentrate on your artist. Can’t you enjoy their music without comparing it to something else? Do you know why you cannot enjoy your artist’s music without comparing it to something else? It is because the music does not fill your spirit. You can pretend to be enjoying it, but spiritually, you are not satisfied.” Kuti’s comments have since sparked widespread reactions online, reigniting debates around fan culture, legacy, and respect within Nigeria’s music scene. “Wizkid fc needs to keep Fela’s name out of their mouth. You people try to steal the man image. You try to claim your fake artiste is the new Fela. It’s an insult to Fela to call Wizkid the new Fela. Wizkid fc are the most !gn0 rãnt fanbase in the world.” — Seun Kuti says. pic.twitter.com/BzpZ5JVb9e — 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 10, 2026