As conversations comparing music icons continue to dominate social media, Nigerian music veteran Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has urged fans to pause and reflect, describing the ongoing comparison between Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Wizkid as deeply misplaced.
Speaking on an unreleased episode of the Mic On podcast, the African Queen singer expressed visible concern over the tone and direction of the debate. According to him, the argument does a disservice to both artistes – diminishing Fela’s historic legacy while unfairly placing Wizkid in a role he never asked for.
“It’s ridiculous,” 2Baba said. “It’s disrespectful to Fela, and at the same time, it’s unfair to Wizkid.”
The online tension began when Seun Kuti, Fela’s youngest son, criticised sections of Wizkid’s fanbase for drawing comparisons between the Grammy-winning singer and the Afrobeat pioneer. For Seun, the debate trivialised his father’s life work – a body of music rooted in activism, resistance, and cultural revolution.
What followed was a heated exchange on social media, with Wizkid responding directly to Seun in a series of posts that quickly went viral and intensified public reaction. Fans took sides, timelines were flooded, and the conversation spiralled beyond music into questions of legacy, respect, and generational identity.
Other members of the Kuti family also reacted. Yeni Kuti admitted she stayed away from the exchanges because of their hostile tone, while Kunle Kuti described the situation as heartbreaking and unnecessary. Femi Kuti, meanwhile, called for calm, stressing that his father’s legacy should not be dragged into online rivalries, even as he acknowledged his personal relationship with Wizkid.
For 2Baba, the issue goes beyond fandom or popularity. His message is a simple one: music history cannot be reduced to online arguments. Fela’s impact stands on its own, and Wizkid’s success speaks for itself — without the need for comparison.
As the dust continues to swirl, his words echo a growing sentiment among industry elders and observers alike: honour the past, celebrate the present, and let every artist exist in their own lane.
