- Daddy Freeze advises Seun Kuti to step back from his online feud with Wizkid and his supporters.
- He warns that the ongoing dispute could harm the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
- Freeze emphasizes that Fela’s cultural contributions are a shared heritage for all Nigerians, not just his family.
Media personality Daddy Freeze has called on Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti to take a step back from his ongoing online feud with superstar Wizkid and his supporters, cautioning that the dispute could unnecessarily tarnish the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Speaking during an Instagram live session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Freeze highlighted that Fela’s cultural contributions belong to all Nigerians, not solely his family.
The controversy started earlier this month when Wizkid’s fanbase, Wizkid FC, claimed that the Grammy-winning artist had eclipsed Fela’s influence on the global music stage.
Known for fiercely defending his father’s achievements in Afrobeat and activism, Seun responded with pointed remarks aimed at Wizkid and his followers, posting several videos criticizing the comparisons.
The online debate polarized fans, with many questioning whether Seun’s approach was enhancing or undermining Fela’s reputation.
Freeze intervened to ease tensions, urging Seun to prioritize preserving his father’s legacy over engaging in personal disputes.
He reminded Seun that Fela, as a trailblazer of Afrobeat and a champion of social justice, is considered a national icon whose influence extends beyond his family, even to contemporary artists like Wizkid.
During the live session, Freeze expressed his admiration for Seun but warned that his confrontational responses could inadvertently give detractors an opportunity to insult Fela, a risk Freeze deemed unacceptable.
Daddy Free said:
“Seun Kuti, I love you for life. You’re my brother But whatever you do, no be only you get fell. Na all of us get Fela. Fela fit be your papa, but na all of us get Fela. No do anything wey go make them insult fellow oo.
That one, me I no go follow you inside. Anything for this life, anything in this life that will bring insult to Fela, Seun, na wetin go cause me and your quarrel. You be my blood for life but no be only you get Fela. E fit be say na Fela sign your birth certificate, no mean say Fela no be all our papa for music, including Wizkid. Anything you want to do in this life, Seun, no let them drag Fela”
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Read some comments below:
@j.o.s.e.p.hcoffee:”I don’t understand why Black men don’t rate fellow Black men. Isn’t it foolish to compare Fela to Wizkid? Isn’t that madness? Imagine a man that has 52 music album.”
@savenigeriademocracy:”Fan bases cannot be controlled like that. Artists know this. Strong legacies don’t need defending, and generational connections to music are real. Wizkid represents something for this generation, just as Fela did for his. Two truths can exist. Seun needs therapy to help deal with the insecurities he’s has around his father’s legacy and rest.”
@stbusterkeys:”Wizkid will come and go but Fela will remain….They are not same in the eyes of music….Fela is a legend wizkid is an icon….Musical abilities wizkid is a novice compare to the Fela’s …..word.”
@neromeister1:”Many footballers have been labeled ‘the new Messi’ even while Messi is still actively playing. Have we ever seen Messi complain about it? No. If anything, it’s a source of pride—seeing younger players aspire to his level and even embrace the comparison. So I don’t see why Seun is upset that fans are calling Wiz the new Fela. It’s no big deal.”
@ohenzy_:”Wizkid not claiming any legend , he always acknowledgement fela. Is it bad to carry fela legacy ? I think pure jealousy is seun problem. If not wizkid giving Credit to his father name wetin seun don do since apart from talking.”
@rare.platinum:”Wizkid tweeted that he’s bigger than Fela, blame Seun for that. We all grew up listening to Fela. He’s a legend’s legend. But whatever disrespects Wizkid lashed out to Fela. Hold Seun responsible.”
