Veteran Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has criticised singer Wizkid over the Afrobeat superstar’s recent claim that he is “bigger than Fela Kuti,” calling the statement disrespectful and misguided.
The dispute began after Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, chastised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father. Seun described such comparisons as “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urged followers to stop dragging Fela’s name into fan debates.
Wizkid later responded on Instagram, claiming he was “bigger than Fela” and mocking Seun Kuti, further fueling the online feud.
Reacting to the situation, Baba Fryo expressed his disappointment on social media, stating:
“I just dey shame for this Gen Z. How can these kids compare a kid to an elder? Fela was a great musician, a multi-instrumentalist, a revolutionist. He wasn’t just an artiste but a full-time musician, and he remained relevant for over 30 years until the day he died.”
He also drew a cultural comparison, noting that such behavior would be unthinkable in other music contexts. “A Jamaican artiste would never do such to Bob Marley. I dey shame for this youth. Call Gen Zero sense. Mtcheew,” he added.
The feud has sparked a renewed conversation online about respecting musical pioneers, acknowledging the cultural impact of legends like Fela Kuti, and understanding the generational divide in perspectives toward contemporary artists.
Fans and critics alike have weighed in, with many supporting Baba Fryo’s call for reverence toward one of Nigeria’s most influential musicians.
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