Not a Fight: Seun Kuti, Wizkid, and the Legacy of Fela
What we are seeing now between Seun Kuti and Wizkid is not just about two people. It is about generations, culture, influence, and how we choose to use our voices.
First, let us be honest:
Fela Kuti is not just a musician. He was a movement.
His music fought injustice, spoke against bad leadership, and called Africans to unity, pride, and self-respect. Fela did not sing to trend,he sang to wake people up. His songs carried pain, truth, courage, and love for Africa.
Seun Kuti is carrying that legacy. Whether people agree with his style or not, he is standing in the space his father created, using music and voice to talk about politics, oppression, and African dignity. That is not an easy path.
Wizkid, on the other hand, represents a different generation and a different mission.
He has taken African sound to the world. He has made global stages listen to our rhythm, our language, and our vibe. That is also power,soft power. Music that brings joy, pride, and visibility to Africa is not small work.
So this is the truth:
One path is protest.
One path is a global celebration.
Both are valid.
Both are needed.
Fela taught us:
Speak truth.
Fight injustice.
Love Africa.
Stand for the people.
Use music as a weapon for unity.
So if we truly respect Fela, then:
We should not use his name to insult others.
We should not turn culture into a fight.
We should not divide ourselves with ego.
Fela stood for unity, not ego.
He stood for love, not hatred.
He stood for courage, not bullying.
You can respect Seun’s activism.
You can enjoy Wizkid’s music.
You don’t have to hate one to support the other.
Africa is big enough for:
Protest music
Party music
Healing music
Love music
Truth music
What we should be asking is not:
“Who is better?”
But:
“How are we using our voices to make Africa better?”
Africa is big enough for all our voices.
That is the real legacy of Fela.
