Wizkid vs. Fela: The Debate Over Afrobeat’s Legacy and Global Reach
The ongoing public exchange between Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and international music superstar Wizkid has ...
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How Wizkid’s Fela Comparison Shows Lack of Respect — Baba Fryo
Veteran Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Wizkid and the Kuti family, criticising the ...
Online Feud Erupts As Seun Kuti, Wizkid Clash Over Fela’s Legacy
Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to a barrage of insults directed at ...
Seun Kuti Speaks Out on Why Fela’s Name ‘Cannot Rest’
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has taken a swipe at members of Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, accusing them ...
Why Comparing Wizkid To Fela Is An Insult — Seun Kuti
Grammy-nominated musician Seun Kuti, son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has strongly criticised ongoing attempts by Wizkid fans to ...
Fela Set for Historic Honour at the 2026 Grammy Awards
The late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to be honoured with a special merit award at the 2026 Grammy ...
Olamide Speaks On Backlash After Calling Wizkid ‘Greatest Afrobeats Artist After Fela’
Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Baddo, has addressed the heated reactions trailing his recent remark describing Wizkid ...
Truth About Fela Finances During His Lifetime – Femi Kuti
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti has shed light on the financial struggles his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, endured ...
Why Fela Died Poor – Made Kuti
Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti may have made millions during his lifetime, but according to his grandson, Made Kuti, he ...
Fela’s Zombie Joins Grammy Hall of Fame
Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Hall of Fame induction for his 1976 album Zombie. ...
Fela Was Admitted Into Music School Out Of Sympathy — Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti has shared a little-known story about how her father, the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, found his way into a ...
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