Seun Kuti has declared that he has no intention of reconciling with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid following the singer's disrespect toward his father, the legendary Fela Kuti. In a recent interview on the Selah Meditate Podcast, the award-winning Afrobeat icon was asked about the current state of his relationship with the Grammy-winning megastar, with whom he had a public dispute in January 2026. The conflict arose after a section of Wizkid's fanbase repeatedly disrespected Fela Kuti.
Seun Kuti made it clear that there is no love lost between them, stating that he intends to carry the feud "for life." He said, "It's on for life. You don't say things about my dad, then it's fine. There's no coming back from that." The tension between the two musicians began in January 2026 when Kuti launched a social media tirade against comments from a Wizkid fan who claimed that the Afrobeats star's achievements had surpassed those of Fela Kuti.
During a series of Instagram live sessions, Seun Kuti angrily addressed the Wizkid FC fan base, accusing them of disrespecting his father. The situation escalated as some Wizkid fans retaliated by hurling insults at both Seun Kuti and Fela Kuti. Seun Kuti accused Wizkid, who had remained silent, of being complicit in his fans' actions. Eventually, Wizkid responded by sharing a post on his Instagram story, boldly claiming to be bigger than Fela Kuti.
Wizkid's statement sparked widespread reactions among Nigerians on social media, with many debating who was the greater artist. This further fueled Seun Kuti's anger. The comparisons also reignited interest in the legacy of Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer who blended Western musical influences like jazz and funk with highlife and folk music. In the midst of the online debate, the Recording Academy announced that Fela Kuti would become the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, Fela Kuti recently became the first African solo musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Although the social media exchanges between Seun Kuti and Wizkid's fan base have subsided, Seun Kuti remains steadfast in his grudge. He insists that the feud will continue until Wizkid apologizes for his comments. "It's on for life," Kuti reiterated, emphasizing that there is no path to reconciliation.
