During a visit to York University in Toronto, Olamide spoke about his long-standing creative relationship with Wizkid, noting that both artists rose to prominence around 2011 and have collaborated on multiple hit tracks, including “Street OT” and “Kana.”
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Wizkid—we’ve made so many songs together,” he said. “You know say after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.”
Olamide’s declaration immediately ignited intense debate across social media, with fans divided over the hierarchy of Afrobeats’ modern stars.
One user, @callmetunde_, backed Olamide’s comment, writing: “Wizkid is now the pinnacle of Afrobeats. All other opinions are invalid. No more debates.”
Others pushed back strongly, invoking global recognitions and awards. User @Johnnyescoba posted a critical response, saying: “I will take Grammy and Billboard words over a fool like Olamide.”
Another user, @nahereicomedey, referenced international rankings: “Grammy: Burna Boy is the greatest African artist. Billboard: Burna Boy is the greatest African artist. Rolling Stone: Burna Boy is the greatest after Fela. Yet somehow, Wizkid fans think opinions from local artists like Olamide actually matter.”
Some fans argued the backlash came largely from supporters of Burna Boy. User @Remmzor__ wrote: “Na Burna Boy fans this statement pain pass, their tears just full TL since yesterday. If a person mention Burna Boy for here, una no go know say na whining?”
The reactions highlight an ongoing debate within Afrobeats culture, where global recognition, artistic longevity, and cultural influence frequently collide in discussions about who leads the genre.