South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, defeating Nigeria’s biggest exports — Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid — in a fiercely contested category. Tyla secured the honour with her viral record,…
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, has expressed concerns over the growing comparisons between his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and afrobeats star, Wizkid, describing the debate as unnecessary and distracting. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Femi said he deliberately chose not to engage in the controversy, stressing that Nigeria faces more pressing…
Yeni Kuti, first daughter of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has weighed in on the escalating feud between her brother, Seun Kuti, and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid, saying the singer crossed a line by dragging her late father into the dispute. Speaking on TVC’s Your View on Thursday, Yeni said her reaction was not driven by animosity…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared his perspective on the ongoing debate involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, strongly cautioning against comparing the Afrobeats star to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram, Daddy Freeze praised Wizkid’s talent, describing him as a superstar, skilled musician, and songwriter, whom he called a “living…
Babafemi Ojudu, former senator and ex-presidential adviser, has criticised comparisons between younger Nigerian musicians and Fela Kuti, saying the late Afrobeat icon’s life and work remain “unmatched”. Ojudu shared his opinion in a Facebook post on Tuesday while reacting to the ongoing online dispute between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, Fela’s son. The 64-year-old said he…
Afrobeat singer and activist, Seun Kuti, has launched a scathing attack on fans of popular artiste, Wizkid, over what he described as repeated and disrespectful attempts to drag the name of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, into online music debates. In a lengthy Instagram video posted on Saturday, Seun warned Wizkid’s fan base, popularly known…
Nigerian singer Wizkid, alongside Tems, has been ranked No. 22 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far for their 2020 hit “Essence.” The song, from Wizkid’s album Made in Lagos, is a sultry blend of Afrobeats, Afro-pop, and R&B, and features Tems’ distinctive vocals on the chorus,…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has addressed lingering controversies involving Davido, while also setting the record straight on rumours linking her to Wizkid. In an interview shared by The Breakfast Club on Tuesday, Savage spoke candidly about the December 2023 dispute with Davido, as well as her past experiences…
Nigerian music lovers are buzzing after Billboard released its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Baba’s African Queen taking the number one spot. Wizkid’s Ojuelegba came second, while Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) was ranked third. Rema’s Calm Down secured fourth place, and Wizkid’s Essence featuring Tems claimed the fifth spot. Billboard…
Controversial social media personality Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up on his feelings for popular artist, Ayo Balogun “Wizkid”. Bobrisky on his Instagram page stated that he would leave all his relationships to be with Wizkid. He confessed that he has been crushing on the artist for a long time, stating that…
