In a recent podcast appearance, Nigerian singer Seun Kuti made it clear that his dispute with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is far from over. The Afrobeat artiste stated unequivocally that the rift between them is permanent, stemming from Wizkid’s alleged disrespect toward his legendary father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
According to Daily Post, the tension between the two musicians erupted after Wizkid claimed he surpassed Fela’s contributions to music. This was in response to Seun Kuti’s earlier plea for fans to stop comparing the ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker to the late Afrobeat pioneer. The comment struck a nerve, leading to an irreparable fallout.
During the podcast interview, the host directly asked Seun Kuti whether the beef with Wizkid had been resolved. Kuti responded firmly, stating that the matter is lifelong. He emphasized that he has nothing to say about Wizkid but made it clear that disrespecting his father is something he can never overlook. ‘You don’t say things about my dad and then it is fine. There is no coming back from that,’ Kuti asserted.
The news has sparked reactions across social media, with many fans weighing in on the ongoing feud. While some support Seun Kuti’s stance on protecting his father’s legacy, others feel the dispute has escalated unnecessarily. Nevertheless, Kuti remains resolute in his position, signaling that any chance of reconciliation is off the table indefinitely.