Seun Kuti Replies Wizkid, You’re Also Great
The digital battleground of the Nigerian music industry shifted gears late Tuesday as Seun Kuti replies Wizkid following a series of highly aggressive posts from the Grammy-winning pop star. The clash, which has dominated headlines for the better part of a week, took a sarcastic turn when Seun Kuti took to his Instagram Story to address Wizkid’s insults with a mixture of mockery and dismissive praise.
In a brief but pointed message, Seun wrote, “Wahala Jam network!!! Just be yourself short man. You are also great,” effectively attempting to de-escalate the tension by infantilizing his colleague’s outburst.
The drama reached a fever pitch after Wizkid, who had remained largely silent during Seun’s week-long critique of his “Wizkid FC” fanbase, unleashed a barrage of posts on Instagram and X. Wizkid had directly attacked Seun’s personal life and legacy, calling him a “fool at 40” and a “hungry bastard.”
More controversially, Wizkid made the staggering claim that he is “bigger than your papa,” referring to the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Wizkid further mocked Seun’s activism, contrasting Fela’s historic fight for freedom with Seun’s current focus on fighting fans on social media.
Seun Kuti’s response, however, was not limited to the “short man” jibe. He also took a swipe at Wizkid’s recent association with the American hip-hop mogul Diddy, who has been embroiled in legal controversies. “Free Diddy.
His Lagos babe is missing him,” Seun wrote, a direct jab at the international ties Wizkid has cultivated over the years. Seun’s dismissive tone suggests that he views Wizkid’s sudden aggression as a sign of insecurity, particularly after Seun had publicly challenged Wizkid’s team for allowing fans to compare the singer to the “Abami Eda” himself.
The origin of the Seun Kuti responds to Wizkid narrative lies in a fundamental disagreement over the “New Fela” title and the “Big Bird” nickname. Seun had previously accused Wizkid of “stealing” his moniker and warned that sampling Fela’s music does not equate to inheriting his revolutionary mantle.
He also challenged Wizkid’s fans to contribute ₦1 billion to build a school in Surulere rather than wasting time on online insults. Wizkid’s counter-offensive, which included reposting a viral video of a woman questioning Seun’s sanity and inheritance, marked one of the most personal celebrity feuds in recent memory.
As the dust settles on this latest round of exchanges, the industry remains divided. While supporters of “Big Wiz” see his response as a necessary defense of his brand and his fans, Afrobeat purists view the attack on Fela’s name as a “sacrilegious” move that oversteps the boundaries of healthy competition.
Seun Kuti’s calm, almost mocking dismissal indicates that he has no intention of backing down from his stance on his father’s legacy, ensuring that this ideological rift between the Kuti dynasty and the Afrobeats superstar will likely linger long after the tweets are deleted.