It’s an insult to name Wizkid ‘new Fela’ – Seun Kuti rants
Seun Kuti, son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has described comparisons between Afrobeats star Wizkid and his late father as disrespectful.
Talking throughout a latest Instagram livestream, Kuti cautioned Wizkid’s followers, popularly generally known as Wizkid FC, towards portraying the singer as a modern-day model of Fela.
He maintained that equating any up to date artist with the Afrobeat icon diminishes the individuality and historic significance of his father’s legacy.
He mentioned …
“Wizkid FC maintain Fela’s identify out of your mouths. You attempt to declare that your pretend artiste is the brand new Fela. Then whenever you folks noticed that the footwear had been to large to fill and folks like me additionally didn’t will let you get away with these insults… It’s truly an insult [to compare Wizkid to Fela].
“You folks haven’t any respect. I prefer it when folks don’t have respect as a type of defiance. In case your lack of respect got here from a spot of defiance, I’ll respect it. However your lack of respect got here from a spot of ignorance…
“Wizkid followers are on-line disrespecting Fela once more. Why should you at all times contain Fela in your petty discussions? The overzealousnes of a few of followers has considerably affected the music trade negatively. Some artists can’t even collaborate due to fan rivalries.
“I believe Wizkid FC is essentially the most ignorant fanbase on the planet… You could cease misbehaving. Focus in your artist. Can’t you take pleasure in their music with out evaluating it to one thing else? Are you aware why you can not take pleasure in your artist’s music with out evaluating it to one thing else? It’s as a result of the music doesn’t fill your spirit. You may fake to be having fun with it, however spiritually, you aren’t glad.”
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“Wizkid fc must maintain Fela’s identify out of their mouth. You folks attempt to steal the person picture. You attempt to declare your pretend artiste is the brand new Fela. It’s an insult to Fela to name Wizkid the brand new Fela. Wizkid fc are essentially the most !gn0 rãnt fanbase on the planet.”
— Seun Kuti says. pic.twitter.com/BzpZ5JVb9e
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 10, 2026