Seun Kuti Slams Labeling Wizkid as the 'New Fela'

Introduction
Seun Kuti's Comments
Impact of Fan Rivalries
Conclusion

Seun Kuti, a Grammy-nominated artist and son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has stated that it is disrespectful to label Afrobeats singer Wizkid as the modern-day counterpart of his father.

Kuti made this remark while cautioning Wizkid's fans, known as Wizkid FC, to refrain from comparing the Ojuelegba hitmaker with the late Afrobeat icon during a recent Instagram livestream.

He clarified that equating Wizkid or any contemporary artist to Fela undermines the legacy of the Afrobeat pioneer.

“Wizkid FC, keep Fela’s name out of your conversations. You attempt to assert that your favored artist is the new Fela. When you realized that the legacy was too vast to replicate, and individuals like me called you out on those comparisons… It is truly an insult [to compare Wizkid to Fela].

“You lack respect. I appreciate when people demonstrate a lack of respect as a form of rebellion. If your disrespect stemmed from a place of defiance, I would respect that. However, your lack of respect comes from ignorance…

“Wizkid fans are online disrespecting Fela once more. Why do you consistently involve Fela in your trivial discussions? The excessive enthusiasm of some fans has had a detrimental impact on the music industry. Some artists are unable to collaborate due to fan rivalries.

“I believe Wizkid FC is the most uninformed fanbase in the world… You need to cease your misbehavior. Focus on your artist. Can’t you appreciate their music without making comparisons? Do you know why you struggle to enjoy your artist’s music without relating it to something else? It’s because the music doesn’t fulfill your spirit. You may pretend to enjoy it, but on a spiritual level, you remain unsatisfied,” he expressed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Seun Kuti believe comparing Wizkid to Fela is an insult?

Seun Kuti argues that such comparisons undermine the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and do not respect the unique contributions of each artist to the music world.

What does Kuti say about the behavior of Wizkid's fans?

Kuti criticizes Wizkid's fans for disrespecting Fela and suggests that their excessive enthusiasm has negatively impacted the music industry, including hindering collaborations among artists.

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