An online dispute reportedly commenced between award-winning Afrobeats singer Ayodeji "Wizkid" Balogun and Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, after members of Wizkid's fan base, known as Wizkid FC, described the singer as a "modern-day Fela." PREMIUM TIMES reported that this comparison ignited the conflict, drawing sharp criticism from Seun, 43, who considered the remark disrespectful. Seun repeatedly called out both Wizkid and his fan base for likening his late father to the "Ojuelegba" hitmaker, arguing that such comparisons undermined Fela's profound historical and cultural significance.

In a series of videos posted on his Instagram page, Seun warned Wizkid FC against what he described as a "careless and insulting narrative," strongly insisting that Fela's legacy should not be trivialized. This public admonition further fueled the online disagreement, escalating the tension between the two prominent figures in the Nigerian music scene.

Reacting to Seun's criticism, Wizkid took to his Instagram Stories to express his displeasure. The "Made in Lagos" hitmaker reposted a video featuring a young woman identified as Riri, who vehemently criticized Seun in Yoruba. In the video, Riri questioned why members of Seun's family had not intervened, accusing him of engaging in "seven days and seven nights" of erratic online behavior, including verbally attacking and "cursing people's children." Riri stated, "Seun Kuti's family, is this how you will watch him before he runs mad? He has spent seven days and seven nights acting irrationally. You are cursing people's children with that kind of language. It will not end well for you or your father. If not for Wizkid, who would still talk about Fela today? Do you think we are still in the 1990s? Your father was successful, yet you are this bitter. Is it only pants and weeds you inherited from him? Every time you curse someone, we will curse you in return. I even saw your family members in the comment section claiming you are protecting your father's name. Wizkid literally has Fela tattooed on his body. I used to think you were wise. You are finished."

In a separate and more confrontational post, Wizkid claimed he was bigger than Fela and directly insulted Seun. He challenged Seun, stating, "Pussy boy, Seun Kuti. Okay, I big pass your papa (daddy). Wetin you wan do (what do you want to do?)." Wizkid further denigrated Seun, calling him a "Fool at 40" and a "hungry bastard," adding, "I'm big wiz, everyday bugger than your papa! Wetin you wan do fool?" This direct challenge intensified the public feud.

In response to Wizkid's statements, Seun, who had earlier revealed receiving $120,000 simply for being Fela's son, took to his Instagram Story to urge Wizkid to remain true to himself. He wrote, "Just be yourself, short man, you're also great. U go delete, you no get mind. Who's the pussy now, beech? Free Diddy, his Lagos babe, Wizkid is missing him." The exchange highlighted the ongoing contentious debate about legacy and contemporary influence within the Afrobeats community.