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“It is ridiculous and disrespectful to compare Fela with Wizkid. At the same time, it’s also unfair to Wizkid” – 2Baba
Veteran Nigerian music legend 2Baba has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate comparing Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with contemporary superstar Wizkid, calling it “ridiculous and disrespectful.”
The award-winning artist made this known during a recent episode of the Mic On podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaoye, where he also touched on personal issues, including challenges in his marriage to Natasha and the viral London incident that led to his temporary arrest.
Addressing the much-talked-about Fela vs Wizkid comparison, a debate that has drawn reactions from Seun Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s fanbase, and the wider Nigerian music community, 2Baba did not mince words.
While acknowledging Wizkid’s massive achievements and global success, the music icon stressed that it is unfair to place the modern-day star alongside Fela, whose influence and contributions to Nigerian music and global Afrobeat remain unmatched.
“It is ridiculous and disrespectful to compare Fela with Wizkid. Also, it is unfair to Wizkid to compare him with Fela,” 2Baba stated.
According to him, both artists belong to different eras, and while Wizkid is carving out an impressive legacy of his own, Fela Kuti’s impact transcends generations and should be treated with the reverence it deserves.
“It is ridiculous and disrespectful to compare Fela with Wizkid. At the same time, it’s also unfair to Wizkid”
– 2Baba pic.twitter.com/SzeRO4NJub
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