Fela Anikulapo Kuti was known world over before the coming of Social Media, calls him the real OG Before the IG, this is Dede Mabiaku a man was been there done that even in Fela band.

This topic has really stirred up music fans, from the old-school crowd to Gen Z. And honestly? It was bound to happen eventually.

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Dede Mabiaku, a seasoned Afrobeat expert, has reminded us of something Nigerians might have overlooked: Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a global icon long before the days of social media, blogs, streaming, or algorithms. No Instagram. No Twitter. No TikTok buzz. Yet his influence resonated across the globe.

Mabiaku emphasizes that Fela didn’t just create music — he championed freedom in countless ways. Through his sound, his resistance, his culture, and his bravery. That’s why he feels it’s risky to pit legends against each other in online debates.

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He stated, “There are no parameters for comparison between Fela and Wizkid.”  Fela Anikulapo Kuti

But that comment certainly didn’t go unnoticed.  Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Music commentator Okwy Chris added a fresh perspective that shifted the discussion. He pointed out that Wizkid has achieved what even Seun Kuti might not have envisioned — preserving Fela’s legacy in a contemporary context and keeping Afrobeat thriving on the world stage today. Fela Anikulapo Kuti

And just like that… the internet was divided.

One camp argues:
Fela is beyond comparison. A revolutionary. A movement. A man who challenged authority without hesitation.

The other side counters:
Times have evolved. Wizkid has taken Afrobeat to new heights, bringing it into arenas, charts, and global pop culture, making the world pay attention once more.

So here’s the crux of the debate among Nigerians:
Are we weighing impact against influence?
Or revolution against relevance?
Can the global success of today ever truly measure up to the sacrifices of yesterday?

One thing is certain — Fela paved the way for others to thrive, but how we choose to honor that legacy is where opinions really diverge.

Now it’s your turn:
Should we ever compare legends like Fela to modern stars like Wizkid — or should each era be appreciated on its own?

Share your thoughts!

Meanwhile; Wizkid fires back at Seun Kuti, Seun has been bashing big Wiz and Wizkid fc for so long now, infact since start of 2026 majority of what Seun Kuti does is come online insu!t Big Wiz, today baba decide to give him a dorse of what he’s been dishing out.

The long-standing tension between Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has finally burst into the open, thanks to a sharp public response from Wizkid that quickly went viral. This drama kicked off after Seun Kuti made some comments criticizing fan culture, particularly targeting what he called the extreme behavior of “Wizkid FC.  Fela Anikulapo Kuti

He suggested that some fans treat Wizkid as if he’s untouchable, likening their devotion to that of religious worship or cultural icons.

While Seun didn’t directly attack Wizkid, many interpreted his words as a jab at the artist and his fanbase, leaving everyone wondering how Wizkid would react. And react he did.  Fela Anikulapo Kuti

In a brief but fiery statement shared online, Wizkid fired back with a message that fans described as raw, disrespectful, and unapologetic.

That one sentence reignited the debate, catapulting the feud to the forefront of Nigerian social media trends.

Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti has stirred up quite a bit of controversy online after he took a strong stand against fans of Nigerian superstar Wizkid. They’ve been comparing Wizkid to his late father, the legendary musician and political figure Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Seun isn’t having it.  Continue reading here

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