Veteran Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Wizkid and the Kuti family, criticising the Afrobeats star over his recent remarks comparing himself to the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The dispute began after Seun Kuti, Fela’s youngest son, called out Wizkid’s fans for drawing comparisons between the contemporary superstar and his father.
Seun described such comparisons as disrespectful, insisting that Fela’s name should not be dragged into fan rivalries or online arguments.
Tensions escalated when Wizkid responded via his Instagram story, openly boasting about his status and launching personal attacks at Seun Kuti.
In a series of posts, the singer wrote: “Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok I big pass your papa!!! Wetin u one do? Fool at 40!”
He continued: “@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz, every day bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do, fool?”
Wizkid also added: “Hungry bastard.”
Reacting to the exchange, Baba Fryo expressed disappointment, blaming what he described as a lack of respect among the younger generation.
Sharing his thoughts on social media, he said,
“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 further highlighted Fela’s enduring influence, noting that the late icon was more than just an entertainer.
According to Baba Fryo,
“He wasn’t just an artiste but a full-time musician, and he remained relevant for over 30 years until the day he died.”Drawing a comparison with global music culture, the veteran singer added,
“A Jamaican artiste would never do such to Bob Marley. I dey shame for this youth. Call Gen Zero sense. Mtcheew.”
The public fallout has reopened conversations around respect for music pioneers, generational gaps in appreciating legacy, and how modern artists relate to the trailblazers who laid the foundation of the industry.
While opinions remain divided online, many fans and industry observers have rallied behind Baba Fryo, agreeing that Fela Kuti’s contributions to African music and activism should be treated with reverence rather than rivalry.
