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Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has cursed Wizkid over a tattoo of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, amid their ongoing social media feud. In a livestream, Seun told Wizkid that he “will not use your hands to do great things in life again” unless he removes the tattoo. He added, “Put your father’s face if you’re proud of him,” urging Wizkid to honour his own father instead. The clash comes as tensions between the two artists continue, fueled by debates over respect for Fela’s legacy and comparisons between the legendary Afrobeat pioneer and today’s stars. Seun’s remarks highlight his insistence that Fela’s memory be treated with utmost reverence. https://twitter.com/ManLikeIcey/status/2013929408076071054/video/1

Wizkid has finally fired back at Seun Kuti after the Afrobeat star repeatedly criticised his fans for comparing him to Fela Kuti. The singer shared a viral video on his X page, captioning it: “He’s embarrassing his family 😭😭😂😂.” The clip features a woman fiercely defending Wizkid’s fanbase, scolding Seun Kuti in Yoruba for repeatedly targeting the singer’s supporters. She argued that if it weren’t for Wizkid, Fela’s legacy might not be as widely remembered, noting that his fans are helping keep the legend’s name alive. Wizkid also referred to Seun as “omo baba oni pata gigan,” stressing that Fela’s legacy stands on its own. Wizkid didn’t stop at X; he also posted the video on his Instagram story. He later returned to X and reacted with a single laughing emoji (😂), triggering a wave of responses from fans and social media users. The exchange highlights ongoing debates in Nigeria’s music scene over how modern Afrobeats artists are compared to Afrobeat pioneers, with fans and critics often sharply divided on the matter. He's embarrassing his family 😭😭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Q2mJq6lfqx — //|)ee🦁 (@Mr_Md33_) January 20, 2026

Seun Kuti highlighted his father Fela’s lasting legacy, revealing that he received $120,000—29 years after Fela’s passing—as evidence of the Afrobeat legend’s enduring impact. He contrasted this with Wizkid FC, suggesting their fathers lack a comparable influence. Seun questioned, “How many of your fathers can do that from the grave?” underscoring that Fela’s achievements remain unmatched. He stressed that comparisons between Wizkid and Fela are misguided, given Fela’s extraordinary stature. Seun added, “Fela’s son. Fela is still blessing me from the grave 29 years later. How many of your fathers can do that from the grave? None, because your fathers are not accomplished. Wizkid and DJ Tunez are enjoying the clout, which is why they won’t come out to say, ‘Stop disrespecting Fela in my name.’”   View this post on Instagram  

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has addressed recent debates in which some Wizkid fans invoked his late father, Fela Anikulapo‑Kuti, to measure the Nigerian superstar’s success. In a video shared online, Seun praised Wizkid, saying, “Wizkid is the greatest artist in the world; I can say Wizkid is the greatest artist of all time.” But he questioned why his father’s name continues to be brought into comparisons. “If you want Wizkid to be great, he’s the greatest. Leave my father out of the conversation,” he said. Seun stressed that Fela’s legacy is unparalleled and should not be used to diminish other artists. He noted that globally, fans don’t compare contemporary stars to legends like Bob Marley, Hugh Masekela, or Aretha Franklin, yet in Nigeria, Fela’s name is repeatedly pulled into debates. Highlighting his family’s humility, Seun said, “We don’t cross our lane or claim our father is above everyone. But somehow, there’s always a reason to drag him down.” The musician’s comments have reignited conversations online about respecting Fela’s legacy while celebrating the achievements of modern Nigerian artists like Wizkid.