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The Digest: Femi Kuti, the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has publicly addressed the heated social media clash between global superstar Wizkid and his younger brother, Seun Kuti. The dispute erupted after Seun criticized Wizkid's fans for comparing the singer to Fela, arguing it...

The Digest: The late Nigerian Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has been posthumously honoured as the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced the historic recognition ahead of the 2026 ceremony, placing Fela among other legends like...

The Digest: Comedian Stanley 'Funnybone' Chibunna has intervened in the heated online debate between Seun Kuti and fans of Wizkid, advising Kuti to stop engaging in comparisons he says diminish his father Fela's legacy. In an Instagram video, Funnybone argued that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's...

The Digest: Music journalist Joey Akan has publicly criticized global music star Wizkid, accusing him of distancing himself from his Nigerian roots and the music culture that nurtured his career. In a series of social media posts, Akan contrasted Wizkid’s approach with that of the late Fela...

The Digest: Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has publicly responded to musician Wizkid amid an ongoing online dispute between Wizkid and her brother, Seun Kuti. According to a report cited on Nairaland, Motunrayo’s reaction came after Wizkid stated in a...

The Digest: A public dispute between Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and global star Wizkid has intensified over comparisons between Wizkid and the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The conflict began in early January when Seun criticized Wizkid’s fans for likening the singer to his father. The feud...

The Digest: Media personality Daddy Freeze has publicly urged Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti to de-escalate his ongoing online dispute with singer Wizkid and his fanbase. During an Instagram Live session on January 20, 2026, Freeze cautioned that heated exchanges risk tarnishing the legacy of...

The Digest: Afrobeats star Wizkid has escalated his public dispute with Seun Kuti, the son of music legend Fela Kuti. According to reports, Wizkid reacted by sharing a fan's video on his Instagram story where a woman harshly criticised Seun Kuti, and then posted his own statement claiming, "I...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stated that Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have already achieved the same legendary status as the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. According to an interview on the What I Know podcast, Bello cited international...

The Digest: Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has publicly challenged Wizkid’s fanbase over comparisons to his father Fela, framing the debate as a profound clash between contemporary fandom and eternal legacy Key Points: Seun Kuti called out Wizkid FC for disrespecting Fela Kuti’s legacy in...

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...

The Digest: The late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to be posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African musician ever to receive the prestigious recognition. The announcement by the Recording Academy places Fela alongside global icons...

The Digest: Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has ignited a fierce debate after performing a twerking tribute at the grave of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The act was defended by Fela’s son Seun Kuti as a homage, while critics called it disrespectful to the dead. Key Points Obidi visited Fela’s...

The Digest: Rapper Olamide declared during a Toronto appearance that Wizkid is the "greatest Afrobeats artist ever" after the legendary Fela Kuti. This statement instantly went viral and divided fans across social media. Key Points: Olamide declared Wizkid the greatest Afrobeats artist...

The Digest: Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has declared that Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti is the sole African artist he considers greater than himself. The bold assertion, made during a livestream,has ignited a debate among fans and critics about legacy, greatness, and the hierarchy within...

The Digest: Former US President Barack Obama has honored the legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti through a new podcast series. The 12-part production, "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," explores the Afrobeat pioneer's revolutionary sound and enduring impact as a global symbol of resistance. Rooted in the...

The Digest: Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy sparked mixed reactions after a conversation with tennis icon Roger Federer, where he humorously remarked that Nigeria’s Super Eagles “can’t fly” and claimed none of Fela Kuti’s records directly inspired him, despite acknowledging the Afrobeat legend...

The Digest: Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has stirred discourse by asserting that Afrobeats functions more as a regional “title” than a distinct musical genre. In a recent radio interview, he argued that its fluidity and lack of stylistic consistency differentiate it from...

The Digest: Femi Kuti, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician, shared that his father, Fela Kuti, struggled with poverty despite his success. Femi revealed that during the time Fela's hit song "Jeun Ko Ku" gained popularity, the Kuti family was living in dire conditions. Key Points: Femi Kuti...

Forty-nine years after its release, Fela Kuti’s defiant Afrobeat anthem “Zombie” has made history again. The Grammy Recording Academy, in 2025, inducted the album into its Hall of Fame, making Fela the first Nigerian artist to receive this honour. It’s a reminder that music born from struggle...