Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has declared that his rift with Wizkid is “on for life,” stating he will never reconcile with the singer following disparaging remarks made about his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has officially ruled out any possibility of reconciliation with Afrobeats global star Wizkid, characterizing their ongoing feud as a permanent conflict. The fallout between the two musicians began after a public disagreement regarding the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The tension escalated when Wizkid reportedly claimed superiority over the late legend in response to Seun Kuti’s earlier admonition to fans to cease comparing the “Ojuelegba” singer to his father.
During a recent podcast appearance, Kuti addressed the status of the “beef,” making it clear that the nature of the disrespect directed toward his father made the situation irreconcilable. When the host asked, “Have you and Wizkid settled your Beef?” Kuti responded with finality. “It is on for life. I don’t have anything to say about him but it is on for life. You don’t say things about my dad and then it is fine. There is no coming back from that,” he stated, emphasizing that family honor remains a non-negotiable boundary.
The dispute has remained a point of contention within the Nigerian music industry, highlighting a deep-seated divide over the preservation of Afrobeat’s historical roots versus contemporary Afrobeats success. While many fans have hoped for a truce between the two influential figures, Seun Kuti’s latest comments suggest that the bridge has been burned beyond repair. For Kuti, the grievance transcends personal ego, rooted instead in what he perceives as a fundamental violation of his father’s enduring legacy.
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