Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has slammed Wizkid’s fans, telling them to stop bringing his late father Fela Kuti’s name into music debates.
Kuti, on Instagram live, called out their behavior as disrespectful and ignorant, saying they’re trying to claim modern musicians as “new Fela” despite not understanding his legacy.
“Keep Fela’s name out of your (Wizkid FC) mouths. Why must you find a way to bring Fela always into your discussions?
“You try to steal the man. You try to claim that this your artiste is the new Fela. Then, when you people saw that you couldn’t wear those pants, that the shoes were too big to fill, you now turn around.
“If your lack of respect came from a place of defiance, I would respect it. But your lack of respect comes from a place of ignorance. Complete ignorance,” he said.
Kuti criticised the fans for fueling unnecessary rivalry in the music industry and urged them to focus on appreciating music instead of provoking conflict.
He questioned why they can’t enjoy an artist’s work without comparisons, stating their behavior reflects dissatisfaction rather than genuine passion.
“You know why you cannot enjoy your artiste’s music without comparing it to something else? Because the music does not fulfill your spirits. That’s why you people look for extra drama always around the art,” he said.
The singer emphasised that impactful art should inspire reflection and calm, not social media battles.
He warned Wizkid’s fans to leave his father’s name out of fan wars, saying Fela’s legacy deserves respect.
Seun Kuti recalled previous clashes with Wizkid’s fans, stating he won’t back down and his father’s name should be excluded from fan conflicts.
He emphasised Fela’s legacy is non-negotiable, stressing his family’s efforts to promote music through Felabration.
