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Seun Kuti Vs Wizkid: What Really Went Down

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4 months ago

January 21, 2026

What started as online chatter around legacy and comparisons has now turned into a full-blown public feud between Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, fans of Wizkid, and eventually Wizkid himself.

The tension first surfaced in early January when Seun posted a long Instagram video aimed at Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC. He accused them of constantly dragging the name of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, into online music debates.

“Keep Fela’s name out of your (Wizkid FC) mouths. Why must you find a way to bring Fela always into your discussions?” he said.

Seun insisted that calling any modern artiste the “new Fela” showed ignorance about the depth of his father’s legacy.

“You try to steal the man. You try to claim that this your artiste is the new Fela. Then, when you people saw that you couldn’t wear those pants, that the shoes were too big to fill, you now turn around.”

He also criticised what he described as toxic fan behaviour, arguing that real love for music should not rely on constant comparison.

“You know why you cannot enjoy your artiste’s music without comparing it to something else? Because the music does not fulfill your spirits. That’s why you people look for extra drama always around the art,” he said.

The “Big Bird” argument
Last Wednesday, January 14, the situation escalated during an Instagram Live session where a Wizkid fan reportedly asked Seun to drop his longtime nickname, “Big Bird,” because Wizkid is also described by fans as the “Biggest Bird.”

Seun pushed back immediately.

“Wizkid stole my name. Tell your fave to be original,” he said.

“Why are you telling me to change my name? Sorry, I can’t change it. This name has been here since. I am the first to come up with it.”

He went further to accuse Wizkid’s team of enjoying the comparisons instead of shutting them down.

“If I see DJ Tunez again, I’ll confront him because he and his team are enjoying the Wizkid and Fela comparison instead of debunking it. I won’t even hug him.”

During the same session, Seun revealed that his father’s legacy still brings financial rewards decades after his death.

“I recently received about $120,000 simply because I am Fela’s son; it is not my work. My father has died over 29 years from the grave, and I received it,” he said.

“How many of your fathers from the grave can send you $120,000 from the grave? You think you can just pen your mouth…No of your fathers has accomplished… You don’t know what it means to be the child of someone who accomplished something.”

He stressed that his anger was not directed at Wizkid personally, but at fans who, in his view, confuse noise with relevance.

“Use your numbers for something meaningful”

Seun also challenged Wizkid FC to turn their online energy into something tangible.

“I’ll use four days to drag Wizkid FC. They claim they’re over one million, so let them contribute ₦1,000 each for their fave. That’s ₦1 billion to build a school in Surulere on Wizkid’s behalf. Dragging and disrespect is your power. All they do is insult people. Who raised you?”

“You cannot come together to do something positive in the name of the young man,” he added.

He also dismissed claims that Wizkid is a “new Fela” or bigger than the Afrobeat pioneer, saying such views ignore the political weight and personal sacrifice behind his father’s legacy.

Wizkid fires back
On January 20, Seun’s Kuti’s day 6 of dragging Wizkid FC, Wizkid broke his silence through a series of Instagram Story posts, shifting the feud into a direct exchange.

He first shared a video of a woman speaking in Yoruba, criticising Seun’s behaviour and questioning why his family had not intervened.

In the video, she said, “Seun Kuti’s family, is this how you will be looking at this bro until he enters the market because he has been using 7 days and 7 nights to act insane?”

“You are cursing people’s children that much; you and your father will be unfortunate. If not for Wizkid, do you think anyone would care about your father or do you think we’re still in 1990?

“Your father succeeded, yet you’re this miserable? Is it only pant and weed you inherited from him? Wizkid literally has his tattoo on his body. I used to think you were wise. You’re finished!”

Wizkid then followed up with his own direct posts aimed at Seun.

“Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok i big pass your papa!!!wetin u one do? Fool at 40!,” he wrote.

“@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do fool?”

“Hungry bastard.”

Seun took to his Instagram again, “Free Diddy. His Lagos babe is missing him.”

Wizkid responded, “We all know who be diddy babe for naija, if na chain you want, come collect o make una free me my mouth no good.”

Seun took to his Instagram again and wrote, “Day 7 go baaaadt gan” with laughing emojis

What began as complaints about online comparisons has now turned personal, public, and deeply emotional. With both sides holding their ground and fanbases fully engaged, the dispute shows no sign of cooling off anytime soon.
(GUARDIAN)

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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes

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44 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.

Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.

Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.

“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.

He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.

According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.

Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.

He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.

One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.

He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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19 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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