- Seun Kuti fired back at Wizkid after the singer called him ‘a fool at 40’ in a social media post
- Seun called him names and advised him to be himself, acknowledging that he is also great
- The exchange followed Seun’s claims that Wizkid’s fans disrespect his late father, Fela Kuti
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has fired back at Wizkid after the singer-songwriter called him ‘a fool at 40’ in a social media post.
The exchange between two of Nigeria’s most recognisable names in music happened online on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Source: Instagram
The clash started after Seun accused Wizkid’s fanbase, known as Wizkid FC, of disrespecting his father, Fela Kuti, by constantly comparing him to the late Afrobeat pioneer.
The singer had earlier taken to Instagram to insult the legend’s son, calling him an [expletive] boy and claiming that he was a bigger star than his late dad.
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He ended the message insulting Seun and calling him a ‘fool at 40’, a statement that was widely shared and sparked many reactions among their respective fanbases.
Seun Kuti fires back at Wizkid
Seun Kuti did not let the insult slide and responded with a strongly worded post of his own, aimed directly at Wizkid.
In his reply, he told his musician colleague to be himself and reminded him that he was also great.
He then accused Wizkid of lacking courage and suggested he would delete his post.
“Just be yourself short man. You are also great. U go delete now, u no get mind. Who is the [expletive] now [expletive]!!!”
Shortly after Seun’s response, Wizkid did not prove him wrong; he went ahead and deleted his previous post as the Afrobeat singer had predicted.
Source: Instagram
Seun Kuti vs Wizkid: How it started
The back-and-forth between the two artists comes after weeks of tension
Seun had repeatedly gone live on Instagram and shared videos on social media where he criticised Wizkid FC, saying the fanbase was disrespecting Fela’s legacy with their comparisons.
According to the legend’s son, Afrobeat was more than just music; it was a political and cultural movement led by Fela, and he felt Wizkid’s fans were ignoring that history.
Wizkid, on the other hand, has built his career as one of the biggest stars of the genre in the world today.
His success on the global stage has made him a symbol of Nigeria’s new wave of music, but it has also drawn comparisons with Fela, who is celebrated as the originator of Afrobeat.
These comparisons have now caused a feud that contrasts tradition with modern popularity.
The latest exchange shows how personal the matter has become, with both artists trading direct insults instead of keeping the focus on their music.
Fans of both sides continue to debate online, with Wizkid FC defending their star and Seun’s supporters insisting he is right to protect Fela’s legacy.
For now, the war of words between the two remains one of the most talked-about topics in Nigeria’s social media, and may continue for days to come.
Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye reconcile
Earlier, we reported that Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, known as Mr P from P-Square, had ended their long-standing feud.
The dispute began during the 2023 elections when the Afrobeat singer called Labour Party candidate Peter Obi an opportunist.
This prompted Okoye to question Kuti’s relevance and achievements, escalating into an online conflict of nearly three years