Popular nightlife influencer and social commentator, Yhemo Lee, has weighed in on the heated online exchange involving Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and global music star Wizkid, openly placing the responsibility for the drama on Seun Kuti.
The controversy began after Seun Kuti took to social media to call out Wizkid’s fan base, popularly known as Wizkid FC, over what he described as disrespectful comparisons between Wizkid and his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Seun has consistently defended his father’s legacy, emphasizing that Fela was not just a musician but a revolutionary who used music as a weapon against bad governance, pioneered Afrobeat, and paid dearly for his activism.
However, Yhemo Lee believes Seun’s decision to engage Wizkid’s fans online only worsened the situation. In a series of posts that quickly went viral, he argued that many of Wizkid’s supporters — particularly Gen Z fans — have no personal connection to Fela’s era and therefore relate more strongly to Wizkid as their musical hero.
According to Yhemo Lee, most of these fans were not alive when Fela was active and cannot connect to his impact the way older generations do. For them, Wizkid represents greatness because they have followed his journey from the early days of Holla at Your Boy to his current global status.
“Na Seun Kuti I blame!! This fraction of FC you are cursing out don’t even know Fela. They have no single memory of him. Wizkid is their GOAT,” Yhemo Lee wrote.
He further noted that even among older Nigerians, many only know Fela through stories and documentaries, with very few able to name more than one of his songs. Meanwhile, those same people can easily sing along to numerous Wizkid tracks without hesitation.
Yhemo Lee suggested that Seun’s repeated online reactions have only encouraged more disrespect toward the Kuti name, adding that today’s internet culture has little regard for legacy or seniority.
“This current internet warriors no get respect for anybody papa. Na you cause this embarrassment for the Kuti family,” he added.
Using a football analogy, Yhemo Lee compared the situation to young fans declaring Lionel Messi the greatest of all time over Diego Maradona simply because Messi is the one they watched and experienced firsthand. While older fans who witnessed Maradona’s era may strongly argue his greatness, younger fans naturally gravitate toward what they know.
He concluded by advising Seun Kuti to exercise restraint, reminding him that the Kuti legacy belongs to the wider public and not just one individual voice.
“No be only you be Fela pikin!!!” he wrote.
The exchange has since sparked widespread debate across social media, with some users supporting Seun Kuti’s firm defense of his father’s unmatched cultural and political influence, while others agree with Yhemo Lee that generational differences make such comparisons unnecessary.
Wizkid has also responded in his usual unapologetic fashion, further fueling the conversation, as Nigerians continue to debate legacy, relevance, and generational shifts within the music industry.
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