“You’re also bigger than your useless father” — Fela’s daughter fires back at Wizkid
Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has waded into the escalating online feud involving her brother, Seun Kuti, and Nigerian music star Wizkid, following controversial remarks about her father’s legacy. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The drama intensified after Wizkid, during a heated social media exchange, declared that he was “bigger” than Fela Kuti — a statement that sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
In a video that has since gone viral, Motunrayo Kuti fiercely defended her father’s legacy, accusing Wizkid of disrespecting one of Africa’s most influential cultural icons.
Reacting in a mix of English and pidgin, she criticised Wizkid’s comment and launched a deeply personal response, comparing the legacy of Fela Kuti to that of Wizkid’s parents. Her remarks, which many social media users have described as emotional and extreme, quickly fueled further debate online.
The video has continued to circulate widely on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, drawing millions of views and reactions.
The controversy traces back to an online exchange between Wizkid and Seun Kuti.
Wizkid wrote, “I big pass your papa,” in response to Seun Kuti, a statement that immediately went viral and triggered outrage from fans and cultural commentators.
The clash is reportedly connected to Seun Kuti’s Instagram handle, “Big Bird Kuti,” which some believe conflicts with Wizkid’s long-standing nickname, “Big Bird.”
Reactions online have been sharply divided.
Supporters of Wizkid argue that his global success, awards, and international influence place him among Africa’s biggest music exports.
On the other hand, many Nigerians insist that Fela Kuti’s political activism, cultural influence, and revolutionary impact on African music remain unmatched and transcend commercial success.
As fans, musicians, and cultural commentators continue to weigh in, the feud between the Kuti family and Wizkid appears far from over.
The incident has reignited long-standing debates about artistic legacy versus commercial success, as well as respect for historical figures in Nigerian music.
@eyesoflagostv Wizkid you are also bigger than that your useless father and your late mother – seun kuti sister fire back at wizkid but are they not taking this far insulting their families #wizkid #wizkidfc #seunkuti #fela ♬ original sound – eyesoflagos