Comparing Wizkid to my father is an insult

Grammy-nominated musician Seun Kuti has criticised fans who compare Nigerian superstar Wizkid to his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Speaking during an Instagram livestream, Seun described the comparisons as disrespectful and misguided.

“Wizkid FC, keep Fela’s name out of your mouths,” he said. “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 did not allow you to get away with those insults… It is actually an insult to compare Wizkid to Fela.”

Seun explained that his objection is not rooted in personal rivalry but in preserving his father’s historical legacy.

“You people have no respect,” he added. “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.”

The musician stressed that Fela’s influence went beyond entertainment and should not be reduced to online fan debates.

According to him, comparisons between contemporary pop stars and cultural icons like Fela distort history and diminish the impact of Afrobeat’s political roots.

“Why must you always involve Fela in your petty discussions?” he asked.

Seun urged fans to appreciate artists for their individual contributions instead of forcing narratives that, in his view, disrespect musical heritage.