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“You Are a Hungry Bastard and a Fool at 40” — Wizkid Finally Fires Back at Seun Kuti on Instagram

Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has sparked widespread reactions on social media following a strongly worded response allegedly directed at fellow musician Seun Kuti.

The development comes amid growing online exchanges between fans of both artistes, after Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was perceived to have made comments critical of Wizkid. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a post widely circulated on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Wizkid was quoted as issuing a scathing remark at Seun Kuti, describing him in unflattering terms and comparing his own global influence to that of Seun’s late father, Fela.

Although Wizkid has neither officially confirmed nor denied the post, screenshots of the alleged comment have continued to trend across multiple platforms, fuelling intense debate among music lovers.

Seun Kuti, known for his activism and outspoken views on politics, celebrity culture, and governance, has in the past criticised Nigerian entertainers he believes avoid social responsibility.

While he did not mention Wizkid directly in recent remarks, many fans interpreted his statements as a subtle dig at the Grammy-winning singer, triggering reactions from Wizkid’s supporters.

The alleged response has generated mixed reactions, with some fans backing Wizkid for standing his ground, while others condemned the language used, describing it as disrespectful to the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

The exchange has also reignited conversations around Afrobeats stardom versus Afrobeat activism, generational influence, and respect for music pioneers.

As of the time of filing this report, Seun Kuti has not publicly responded to the alleged Instagram post. Wizkid has also refrained from making any further statements regarding the controversy.

Despite the silence, the issue continues to dominate entertainment discussions online, with many awaiting clarification from either party.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/20/wizkid-seun-kuti-instagram-response/

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Two fvcking Marijuana's smoking scallywags been washing their dirty linens in public

As for that broomstick who calls himself wizkid,he should better respect himself. If you get wahala with Seun,face am and don't ever disrespect our legend,Fela .

Wizkid having a dig at the legendary Fela.

Well, I guess this is how they earned the reputation of being the tribe that respect their elders the most.

Wizkid is a stupid animal.

Who is he to insult Fela and his son like that?

Is he mad?

Little nasty rat, with his crap so called music with no groove, no melody, singing utter rubbish.

What people worship him for, I have no idea. His music is complete trash.

He actually thinks he's "bigger than Fela".

Does he know how many execs from Motown to Sony music and others who flew down to Lagos to beg Fela to sign for them, and he said NO?

Based on his anti-imperialist principles as a social crusader for the Nigerian masses?

Can he, Wizkid say no to any of those people, with his slave head? Who is the Real hungry one between you and Kuti?

Nasty little wretch.

Terrible for them to be engaging in this senseless vitriol. Same way P-Square brother were doing back then

Is this what we're supposed to start arguing about right now?

Wizard This is too childish


Later him go say dem hack The account

Stupidity is a form of validating your worth....

Seun brought this upon himself and family...

FELA shouldn't be dragged like this at all.

Yeyenatu....

See small pikin dey talk about legend,
Him even still some of fela lines for him jaiye jaiye track...

Stealing ax nigha.

if wiz man write this this thing na Bleep up o

Who Dash monkey Banana na.Wizkid we love u but no ever compare urself with Fela ooo.Fela was not just a Musician,he was also a freedom fighter.A man that Could call out the Military in a Military Regime was no Coward.It takes Balls to do what Fela has Done.

Who cares...both are mofo adults

jazzman7711:
Wizkid is a stupid animal.

Who is he to insult Fela and his son like that?

Little nasty rat, with his crap so called music with no groove, singing utter rubbish.

But you 🤡 wey enjoying Seun ranting for the past 6 days insulting Wizkid and his fans for no reason. Hand don touch you now you dey cry. Hater

Be like Wizkid is on colos

Hmmm dis guy is rude o, so let see how all dis pawns out

This Wizkid me I no like am right from time.. very childish kid

This one really pain wiz😂

001 - Davido

002 - WizKid

003 - Burnaboy

Seun brought this upon his family.
How come he's the only one still living with their father's glory.

It was Wizkid fans who claimed Wizkid is bigger than Fela, why should Seun in response be attacking Wizkid?

Meanwhile, that's insensitive from Wizkid. It's disrespectful

That's why there's a saying:

It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people suspect you're a fool, than to open your mouth and have it proved beyond reasonable doubt

I have officially lost whatever tiny fragment of respect I once had for wizkid. He even lacks the self awareness to know how odd it looks that he's still calling himself a kid at the age of 35.

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It seems Wizkid no dey humble to insults and attacks

You throw stone on him, he’d bring AK 47

mascot87:
But you 🤡 wey enjoying Seun ranting for the past 6 days insulting Wizkid and his fans for no reason. Hand don touch you now you dey cry. Hater

Dont mind them,seun is an idiot not in anyway Fela Kuti
Wizkid should seperate,rinse and deal with Seun seperately

Both have nothing to sing again. I pity their fans and gullible followers

Seun should look for cane and go flog the hell out of him!

If not bodyguard levels, Wizkid that can be broken into 4 pieces.

MarkNsukkaBread:
001 - Davido

002 - WiKid

003 - Burnaboy

na Una dey spoil all these celebrities with dis ratings

Wicked should stop all these abusive things he's doing

Team wizkid but wizkid cannot lace fela's sandals. Well he only said he was bigger than Fela to spite Seun, unlike how the headline read.

Hmmmm. They both don't need this.

Seun Kuti that has never released a single album get mouth to dey follow Wizkid drag

Seun can't take the insult, seun that normally abuse other people father's.

They both don't need this. Managing success is not easy. They can channel their energy and resources into more productive things.