“I don’t want to get involved in the matter between Seun and Wizkid because Wizkid is like a son to me.” Femi Kuti speaks on Seun–Wizkid feud, explains why Fela should not be compared to anyone. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the Grammy-nominated singer described the conversation as unnecessary at a time when Nigeria is grappling with serious political and social challenges. “I wish it never come up. I’m not participating in it,” Femi said. The comparison returned to public discussion after Afrobeats star Wizkid was quoted as saying he was bigger than Fela, during a clash involving Fela’s son, Seun Kuti. Rather than dwell on fame or comparisons, Femi used the moment to question the country’s direction, pointing fingers at leadership and governance. “The government doesn’t even know how to move people positively forward. It’s shameful,” The singer was emphatic that his father should not be dragged into competitions with modern artistes, no matter how successful they are. “Fela is the template musically and artistically in Nigeria. He should be put in a sector of his own and respected,” he said. Photo credit: femikuti bigbirdkuti/Instagram

“I don’t want to get involved in the matter between Seun and Wizkid because Wizkid is like a son to me.” Femi Kuti speaks on Seun–Wizkid feud, explains why Fela should not be compared to anyone. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the Grammy-nominated singer described the conversation as unnecessary at a time when Nigeria is grappling with serious political and social challenges. “I wish it never come up. I’m not participating in it,” Femi said. The comparison returned to public discussion after Afrobeats star Wizkid was quoted as saying he was bigger than Fela, during a clash involving Fela’s son, Seun Kuti. Rather than dwell on fame or comparisons, Femi used the moment to question the country’s direction, pointing fingers at leadership and governance. “The government doesn’t even know how to move people positively forward. It’s shameful,” The singer was emphatic that his father should not be dragged into competitions with modern artistes, no matter how successful they are. “Fela is the template musically and artistically in Nigeria. He should be put in a sector of his own and respected,” he said. Photo credit: femikuti bigbirdkuti/Instagram