Shaffy Bello Says Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy Have Reached Fela’s Global Status
Actress Shaffy Bello has claimed that Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have achieved the same level of international recognition as the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking on the podcast What I Know, co-hosted by Korty EO, Bello pointed to the trio’s global influence, wealth, and fame as evidence that they have reached a status comparable to Fela’s legendary impact. When asked if any contemporary Nigerian artists could match Fela’s iconic legacy, she said, “I feel some of our guys have reached that. The Big 3 have reached it already. International recognition is what we affirm as reaching that level. In terms of recognition, power, and money, I feel like our Big 3—or even Big 4—have reached Fela’s level already. I mean, Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and even Asake, too.” Her remarks follow earlier comments by Fela’s son, Seun Kuti, who cautioned against comparing current artists to his father and stressed the importance of honoring Fela’s enduring legacy.
