Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has criticized singer Wizkid following the Afrobeat superstar’s recent claim that he is bigger than the late Fela Kuti.
The controversy started when Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, chastised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father, calling it “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urging them to stop dragging Fela’s name into fan debates.
Wizkid later fired back on his Instagram story, claiming he was “bigger than Fela” and mocking Seun Kuti, escalating tensions further.
Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok I big pass your papa!!! Wetin u one do? Fool at 40!,” he wrote.
“@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz, everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do, fool?”
Hungry bastard.”
Reacting to the feud, Baba Fryo expressed his dismay on social media, saying, “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 added a cultural comparison, saying: “A Jamaican artiste would never do such to Bob Marley. I dey shame for this youth. Call Gen Zero sense. Mtcheew.”
The feud has reignited discussions about respecting music legends, generational differences in understanding their impact, and how contemporary artists comment on pioneers of the industry.
Fans and critics alike have taken to social media to weigh in, with many backing Baba Fryo’s view that Fela Kuti’s legacy deserves reverence.
