Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has addressed fans who have been invoking his late father, Fela Anikulapo‑Kuti, to compare him with Nigerian superstar Wizkid.
In a recent video, Seun praised Wizkid’s achievements, saying, “Wizkid is the greatest artist in the world; I can say Wizkid is the greatest artist of all time.” Despite the praise, he expressed frustration over fans repeatedly dragging Fela’s name into debates. “If you want Wizkid to be great, he’s the greatest. Leave my father out of the conversation,” he said.
Seun explained that Fela’s legacy is unique and deeply rooted in culture and history, and his family has never positioned him above other global music icons. “Go to Jamaica, South Africa, or America—you don’t hear anyone comparing current stars to Bob Marley, Hugh Masekela, or Aretha Franklin. Only in Nigeria is Fela’s name used like this,” he added.
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.”
His comments have reignited discussions online about respecting Fela’s legacy while celebrating the accomplishments of modern Nigerian artists like Wizkid.
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