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The Digest:

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sharply criticized fans of superstar Wizkid, accusing them of disrespecting the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, by suggesting Wizkid is his successor. In a video statement, Kuti labeled Wizkid’s fanbase as the "most ignorant" and demanded they stop associating the two artists.

Key Points:
  • Seun Kuti called out Wizkid's FC fanbase for comparing the artist to Fela Kuti.
  • He described the comparison as "an insult" and a theft of his father's image.
  • Kuti stated Wizkid's fans are the "most ignorant fanbase in the world."
  • Fans countered, arguing that such comparisons are outdated and point to Wizkid's own global legacy.
  • They cited his collaborations with Drake and Beyoncé and his EndSARS activism as proof.
  • The clash reignites a long-standing debate between classic Afrobeat activism and modern Afrobeats success.
  • Many acknowledge that both Fela and Wizkid have uniquely shaped African music on their own terms.
The dispute highlights the cultural tension between preserving a radical musical legacy and celebrating contemporary commercial triumph, where generational definitions of impact and influence fiercely collide.

Sources: Seun Kuti/IG

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