Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reacted strongly to comments made by veteran singer Innocent Idibia (2Baba) regarding the global standing of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
The exchange has sparked intense reactions online, with fans debating the rankings and influence of Nigeria’s biggest music exports. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
During a recent interview, 2Baba described Burna Boy as being ahead of both Wizkid and Davido in terms of international growth and global recognition.
According to him, “Burna Boy is ahead of Wizkid and Davido when it comes to global growth.”
The remark quickly gained traction on social media, dividing opinions among fans of the three artistes and igniting fresh conversations about Afrobeats dominance on the world stage.
Reacting to the statement, Wizkid took to his Snapchat account, where he appeared to throw a subtle but pointed jab at the veteran singer.
He wrote:
“At least make peace with your family first before having opinions about music. Old man, I’m never letting it slack in 2026.”
The post immediately went viral, triggering widespread reactions across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
While some fans applauded Wizkid for defending his legacy and global impact, others criticized the tone of his response, calling for respect toward 2Baba, who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Nigerian music.
The incident has once again highlighted the passionate nature of Afrobeats fandoms and the ongoing debate over who truly leads Nigeria’s global music movement.
As of the time of filing this report, neither 2Baba nor Burna Boy has issued a response to Wizkid’s remarks.
