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“You’re also bigger than your useless father” — Fela’s daughter fires back at Wizkid

Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has waded into the escalating online feud involving her brother, Seun Kuti, and Nigerian music star Wizkid, following controversial remarks about her father’s legacy. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The drama intensified after Wizkid, during a heated social media exchange, declared that he was “bigger” than Fela Kuti — a statement that sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a video that has since gone viral, Motunrayo Kuti fiercely defended her father’s legacy, accusing Wizkid of disrespecting one of Africa’s most influential cultural icons.

Reacting in a mix of English and pidgin, she criticised Wizkid’s comment and launched a deeply personal response, comparing the legacy of Fela Kuti to that of Wizkid’s parents. Her remarks, which many social media users have described as emotional and extreme, quickly fueled further debate online.

The video has continued to circulate widely on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, drawing millions of views and reactions.

The controversy traces back to an online exchange between Wizkid and Seun Kuti.

Wizkid wrote, “I big pass your papa,” in response to Seun Kuti, a statement that immediately went viral and triggered outrage from fans and cultural commentators.

The clash is reportedly connected to Seun Kuti’s Instagram handle, “Big Bird Kuti,” which some believe conflicts with Wizkid’s long-standing nickname, “Big Bird.”

Reactions online have been sharply divided.

Supporters of Wizkid argue that his global success, awards, and international influence place him among Africa’s biggest music exports.

On the other hand, many Nigerians insist that Fela Kuti’s political activism, cultural influence, and revolutionary impact on African music remain unmatched and transcend commercial success.

As fans, musicians, and cultural commentators continue to weigh in, the feud between the Kuti family and Wizkid appears far from over.

The incident has reignited long-standing debates about artistic legacy versus commercial success, as well as respect for historical figures in Nigerian music

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https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/21/fela-daughter-motunrayo-kuti-slams-wizkid-over-bigger-than-fela-comment/

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After holla at your boy hit song back then, WizKid sings absolutely rubbish.

All his songs centers on bwess and yansh and chop my money baby girl lyrics. Always singing nonsense!

Dude should show respect to fela. He can never be greater than fela! Imagine a SA musician comparing himself to the Great and legendary lucky dube

Goo0dHardDick:
After holla at your boy hit song back then, WizKid sings absolutely rubbish.

All his songs centers on bwess and yansh and chop my money baby girl lyrics. Always singing nonsense!

Dude should show respect to fela. He can never be greater than fela! Imagine a SA musician comparing himself to the Great and legendary lucky dube

Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when fela passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".

Fella is not a musical artist.

LagosOrigin:
Fela was more of an political activist that a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

Yes, WizKid is bigger for Gen z!

Does any gen z knows fela?

I agree with you, WizKid is bigger in any club houses and hotels, that's where they play his music.

Goo0dHardDick:
Yes, WizKid is bigger for Gen z!

Does any gen z knows fela?

I agree with you, WizKid is bigger in any club houses and hotels, that's where they play his music.

I wouldn't play fella video when kids are around . He sings in pigin, wears pant on stage and smokes weed openly and shamelessly in front of children.

Wizkid has sing songs that won't fade away in many years to come . Ojuelegba is one of them.

LagosOrigin:
Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when he passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".

Fella is not a musical artist.

Guy,I swear to God, you're meters away far,from sense . Why would you even place wizkid and Fela on the same page in the first place? . Even wizkid who posted that rubbish has the tattoo of Fela on his body .

Well,some of una dey allergic to good music cha.... So I'm not surprised at all

They will want you to believe that Yorubas respect elders, my ass! The social media has helped change the narratives used by Lagos Ibadan media to protect their tribe. From insulting Obasanjo,Bode George etc by hirings,to Obas disgracing themselves,to Portable insulting his father,or late Mobad,to late 'Destiny boy' and their parents,the list is endless.
If not,how can Wizkid with his senseless music compare himself with an African legend like Fela,these people are disgusting,to think that some people are even supporting him.Please Fela is an highly respected institution and should be left out of these childishness.

Sonnobax15:
Guy,I swear to God, you're meters away far,from sense . Why would you even place wizkid and Fela on the same page in the first place? . Even wizkid who posted that rubbish has the tattoo of Fela on his body .

Well,some of una dey allergic to good music cha.... So I'm not surprised at all

That Wizkid drew fela tatt on his hand doesn't mean fela is bigger.
Probably his little way of showing love to fella for being a political activist. Not that fellas is bigger.

Obasanjo was a military head of state and 2 term democratically elected president of Nigeria . But tinubu is the better and experienced politician. (Even though I hate to admit that.)

Wizkid is disrespectful...

I wonder why wizfc or whatever they call themselves is bent on comparison in the first place.


They started this whole thing. Seun kuti should have ignored the useless comparison. Giving voice to the argument only made it bigger and more significant!

brain54:
Wizkid is disrespectful...

He's not
Seun started the whole drama till he got served .

LagosOrigin:
I wouldn't play fella video when kids are around . He sings in pigin, wears pant on stage and smokes weed openly and shamelessly in front of children.

Wizkid has sing songs that won't fade away in many years to come . Ojuelegba is one of them.

Not a fan of any of them.

But WizKid reads bible, dresses on suit and drink maltina and Fanta on stage?

U call yansh and breesss songs? The joke is seriously on you.

Make Una Shaa no carry Una madness near Lucky Dube

LagosOrigin:
That Wizkid drew fela tatt on his hand doesn't mean fela is bigger.
Probably his little way of showing love to fella for being a political activist. Not that fellas is bigger.

Obasanjo was a military head of state and 2 term democratically elected president of Nigeria . But tinubu is the better and experienced politician. (Even though I hate to admit that.)

The tattoo means WizKid sees fela as his role model and looks up to him.

When you look up to someone as a role model, dude it means the fellow is by far bigger than you

How is that a bad thing? The goal of every father is to have a son bigger and more successful than himself.

Wizkid na moran...he go fit do a hundredth of wetin fela do? He go fit face military for under military dictatorship?

How many music instruments he fit play sef

Stupidt boy

Goo0dHardDick:
Not a fan of any of them.

But WizKid reads bible, dresses on suit and drink maltina and Fanta on stage?

U call yansh and breesss songs? The joke is seriously on you.

Make Una Shaa no carry Una madness near Lucky Dube

Wizkid started a teenager and drew with it till he was 30 which is pretty cool.

But a old man like father shouldn't be seen on pants with marijuana in his hands singing in front of children.
That's not cool.

Wizkid drew fella tatt on his hands is like a small child respecting his father's mate or someone even older than his father. But, Wizkid is more successful than fela.

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AMINDA:
How is that a bad thing? The goal of every father is to have a son bigger and more successful than himself.

Then ur son go now walk upto u one day to say to ur face he's bigger than u?

mightyhaze:
Wizkid na moran...he go fit do a hundredth of wetin fela do? He go fit face military for under military dictatorship?

How many music instruments he fit play sef

Stupidt boy

That's the point here
Fella is a political activist not a musical artist like Wizkid.

Wizkid is greater than fela.

mightyhaze:
Y Then ur sun go now walk upto u one day to say to ur face he's bigger than u?

Shey pikin no dey big pass him papa?

LagosOrigin:
Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when he passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".

Fella is not a musical artist.

B&H loud in lagos at TBS
i know you dint attend but have you heard of it?
do you know what it takes to use music to fight military rule!?
do you know what it takes to fight for democracy
do you know whst it takes to fight for the Rights of Nigeria!?
do you know what fela lost !?
he even lost his life for what he was doing....
can you compare anybody to lucky dube in SA.

davillian:
B&H loud in lagos at TBS
i know you dint attend but have you heard of it?
do you know what it takes to use music to fight military rule!?
do you know what it takes to fight for democracy
do you know whst it takes to fight for the Rights of Nigeria!?
do you know what fela lost !?
he even lost his life for what he was doing....
can you compare anybody to lucky dube in SA.

You're just hating on a boy who became billionaire at young age.

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Goo0dHardDick:
After holla at your boy hit song back then, WizKid sings absolutely rubbish.

All his songs centers on bwess and yansh and chop my money baby girl lyrics. Always singing nonsense!

Dude should show respect to fela. He can never be greater than fela! Imagine a SA musician comparing himself to the Great and legendary lucky dube

holla at ur boy is copycat

LagosOrigin:
Shey pikin no dey big pass him papa?

And then he go come rub am for ur face say he big pass u? There are certain things common sense doesn't permit u to voice out

LagosOrigin:
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Wizkid is greater than fela.

what's your yardstick for this comparison and conclusion

mightyhaze:
And then he go come rub am for ur face say he big pass u? There are certain things common sense doesn't permit u to voice out

Na the irresponsible pikin drag him papa leg outside for ridicule.

Seun insults people parents so he got served too by Wizkid.

LagosOrigin:
Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when fela passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".

Fella is not a musical artist.

Fela was a good instrumentalist though

Christistruth00:
Fela was a good instrumentalist though

Which major awards did he win as a good instrumentalist?

Nobody even recognized him for Grammy till Wizkid came and put Nigeria on global music map

Wizkid should respect fela. Fela became a household name in a time where there's no internet nor social media. That's mostly the advantage he has over fela

Wizkid don jam wetin pass him power

Eh no enter well. But she try 😆

LagosOrigin:
Which major awards did he win as a good instrumentalist?

Nobody even recognized him for Grammy till Wizkid came and put Nigeria on global music map

In Nigeria and Africa Fela was almost unequaled on Saxophone

LagosOrigin:
Fela was more of a political activist than a musical artist so yes, Wizkid is bigger.

I was around 9yrs old when fela passed and all his songs I've ever listened to was about "Obasanjo did this IBB did that".

Fella is not a musical artist.

I doubt you know what music or music talent is though.

LagosOrigin:
You're just hating on a boy who became billionaire at young age.

They think say na to wear pant the smoke Igbo

Wizzy na big man wizzy

Which military he fight .. dem force am.. Igbo brain wey make dem assault his mama

Careless father