LEGACY DEBATE: Daddy Freeze Dismisses Wizkid-Fela Comparison Over “Lack of Activism”

The Nigerian digital space is currently ablaze following a viral exchange between Wizkid and the Kuti family, sparked by comparisons between the modern Afrobeats superstar and the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.¹

Adding his voice to the fray on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, popular media personality Daddy Freeze (Ifedayo Olarinde) released a video broadcast asserting that Wizkid “cannot be compared” to Fela.² Freeze argued that the two exist in different realms of influence, with Fela’s legacy being defined as much by his political activism as his music.³

“Stone the Government First”

Daddy Freeze noted that while Wizkid’s global musical success is undeniable, he lacks the revolutionary spirit that defined Fela’s life.

• The Activism Bar: Freeze stated that until Wizkid is ready to “stand up and stone the government” or fight for civil rights, the comparison is invalid.⁴
• Sacrifice vs. Streams: He highlighted Fela’s frequent imprisonments and physical sacrifices, recalling that Fela was released in 1995 specifically so he wouldn’t die in custody—an event Freeze witnessed as a university student.⁵
• The Verdict: “Fela was not a troublemaker; he was a freedom fighter… his activism and music went hand-in-glove. You can’t separate the two,” Freeze concluded.

How the Feud Started: Wizkid vs. Seun Kuti

The debate reached a boiling point earlier this week after Seun Kuti (Fela’s youngest son) slammed “Wizkid FC” (the singer’s fanbase) for calling Wizkid the “New Fela,” describing the label as an “insult” to his father’s 52-album discography and revolutionary impact.⁶

• Wizkid’s Retort: In a rare and aggressive social media outburst, Wizkid fired back, claiming he is “bigger than Fela” and mocking Seun Kuti, calling him a “hungry bastard.”⁷
• Family Backlash: Fela’s daughter, Motunrayo Kuti, also weighed in, slamming Wizkid for disrespecting their father and suggesting that Wizkid is “bigger than his own father” instead.
• Veteran Reaction: Veteran singer Baba Fryo joined the criticism, labeling the comparison “Gen Z sense” and noting that no Jamaican artist would ever disrespect Bob Marley in such a manner.

The Comparison: At a Glance