What started as a warning directed at a fanbase has now turned into a full-blown clash between two of Nigeria’s most influential musical legacies.
The long-running tension between Seun Kuti and Wizkid FC officially crossed a new line after Wizkid broke his silence on social media, responding directly to the controversy for the first time. But this moment did not come out of nowhere.
It began weeks earlier with a pointed message from Seun Kuti; one that reignited debates around Fela Kuti’s legacy, celebrity worship, and fan culture in Nigeria.
The saga began when Seun Kuti publicly warned Wizkid FC to stop invoking Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s name in online debates and fan-driven arguments.
In his message, Seun made it clear that:
- Fela’s legacy should not be used as ammunition in fanbase wars
- Activism, resistance, and cultural critique should not be reduced to internet banter
- His father’s name carried historical and political weight beyond pop culture arguments
The post quickly gained traction and was widely interpreted as a direct response to Wizkid fans who had repeatedly referenced Fela while defending the superstar against criticism.
While Wizkid himself did not respond at the time, Wizkid FC took the message personally, triggering days of online back and forth, insults, and ideological arguments.
Throughout this period, Wizkid remained silent, allowing the storm to play out between Seun Kuti and his fanbase.
That silence ended abruptly. This comes after Seun Kuti released another video hammering on Wizkid FC and stating that Wizkid didn’t care about them and that is why he is yet to say anything about the ongoing saga.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Wizkid has started tweeting about the controversy and reposting tweets that talk about Seun Kuti, firing back in an unusually emotional and confrontational tone.
