- Burna Boy has responded after being dragged into the ongoing online dispute involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, making pointed remarks that have fueled further debate.
- He also made a cryptic reference to Wizkid’s association with American music executive Diddy, questioning the purpose of those visits.
Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reacted after being dragged into the ongoing online controversy involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, firing a series of pointed remarks that have further intensified the saga.
In a strongly worded post, Burna Boy dismissed attempts to rope him into what he described as manufactured controversies, stating that no major online dispute seems complete without his name being mentioned. He also took aim at comparisons involving Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, stressing that Fela was in a league of his own and should not be loosely compared to contemporary artistes.
Burna Boy further made a cryptic reference to Wizkid’s association with embattled American music executive Diddy, questioning the nature of those visits. He suggested that he would not remain silent on the issue, hinting that he was prepared to respond directly if the situation escalated.
Ending his message on a warning note, the Grammy-winning singer hinted at his temperament, suggesting that he would not tolerate further provocation.
In other news….Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has commented on the ongoing disagreement between Wizkid and her brother, Seun Kuti, urging Nigerians to remain calm and united.
The tension began when Wizkid’s fans, known as Wizkid FC, started calling the Grammy-winning singer a “modern-day Fela Kuti.” Seun Kuti was not pleased with the comparison and publicly criticized Wizkid, which led to a heated back-and-forth online.
Yeni Kuti reflected on her relationship with Wizkid and his early days in the music industry.
“Wizkid is my padi. When two giants fight, the grass suffers. I refuse to enter this discussion because of some of the insults they are hurling. I love Wizkid a lot, and we have really come a long way together. I remember when he started, he was a backup singer at the shrine during Felabration. There is no way I can’t like him. I like him,” she said.
She also addressed how the feud has involved her father’s legacy, emphasizing that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s name continues to command respect even decades after his death. Yeni Kuti urged that the conflict should not overshadow the unity and lessons that music brings.
“I wish it had been stopped early, but now let us mend fences. We are one people. Fela has been dead for 27 years, and for people to still be mentioning his name, it means he is great,” she added.
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