Veteran musician Femi Kuti has finally spoken on the widely discussed fallout between Nigerian superstar Wizkid and his younger brother, Seun Kuti, offering a calm and measured perspective on the heated exchange that dominated social media in recent weeks.
The tension first surfaced after Seun Kuti openly criticised Wizkid’s fanbase for what he described as disrespectful comparisons between the Ojuelegba singer and their late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Seun argued that such comparisons diminished Fela’s towering legacy.
The situation quickly escalated when Wizkid fired back at Seun in a series of Instagram posts laced with insults, at one point declaring himself greater than Fela — a remark that further inflamed public opinion.
As the dispute spiralled, social media platforms became battlegrounds, with fans, commentators and music lovers sharply divided over the comments and the broader issue of comparing contemporary stars to cultural icons.
Addressing the controversy during a recent interview on Arise TV, Femi Kuti revealed that his silence throughout the drama was intentional. According to him, Fela’s name and legacy should not be dragged into public quarrels or used as reference points in personal disputes.
He stressed that Fela occupies a rare and untouchable position in Nigerian music history, adding that constant comparisons between the Afrobeat legend and today’s artistes are unnecessary and unhelpful.
Femi also made it clear that he had no intention of taking sides, explaining that he maintains close personal relationships with both Seun and Wizkid. While acknowledging the emotions surrounding the issue, he expressed hope that tensions would soon ease.
“I am sure that you have seen that I have not said anything. Fela is our father, I think more of the younger artistes respect him and I do not think that it should have been an issue brought up because he is the template of many things both musically and artistically in Nigeria,” he said.
“So Fela should just be put in a sector of his own and we should just idolize and respect him.
I do not want to go into Seun and Wizkid’s matter because Seun is my brother and Wizkid is like a son. I just wish it did not arise and hopefully everyone would calm down very soon.”
With his remarks, Femi Kuti sought to lower the temperature around the controversy, urging respect for legacy and restraint, while subtly reminding the public that some icons stand beyond comparison.
“Wizkid is like a son to me, and seun is my brother, I just wished the whole thing between them didn’t happen and I really hope everyone would calm down soon. Fela is our father and every artiste respects him”
– Femi Kuti pic.twitter.com/GmFJEcPXbZ
— BASITO (@itzbasito) January 31, 2026