Fresh tension appears to be brewing in Nigeria’s music scene as singer Seyi Vibez publicly called out fellow artiste Adekunle Gold over a lyric many fans believe was aimed at his Fuji-inspired project, Fuji Moto.
The controversy erupted after Adekunle Gold released Life of the Faaji, one of the tracks off his newly released Fuji Xtra deluxe project. In the song, the singer delivered the line:
“They love my Fuji, this no be Fuji Moto.”
Although Adekunle Gold did not directly mention Seyi Vibez in the track, the lyric quickly sparked heated conversations online, with many social media users interpreting it as a subtle dig at the street-pop star and his 2025 project, Fuji Moto.
The speculation intensified due to the ongoing comparisons between both artistes, especially after they independently embraced Fuji-inspired sounds in their recent musical directions.
Seyi Vibez later reacted angrily on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he openly criticised Adekunle Gold in a series of posts.
“You are wack. Adekunle Gold you’re wack. And your swag is wack. Old fool!” he wrote.
In another post, he added:
“Adekunle panda Egbon ofo! Egbon ya.”
The exchange has further fuelled conversations among fans over who currently represents the modern evolution of Fuji music in Nigeria’s mainstream soundscape.
Back in October 2025, Adekunle Gold released his album, Fuji, a project that blended traditional Yoruba Fuji elements with Afrobeats and contemporary pop production. Shortly after, Seyi Vibez unveiled Fuji Moto, which also explored Fuji rhythms fused with street pop and hip-hop influences.
The similarities in sound, style and even project titles immediately generated debates online, with fans comparing both musicians’ artistic direction and authenticity within the Fuji-inspired genre.
Months before the latest controversy, Seyi Vibez had openly spoken about his deep connection to Fuji music during an interview with Guardian Life.
According to the singer, Fuji music played a major role in shaping both his upbringing and artistic identity.
“My earliest experience with Fuji music came from growing up around it at parties, on the streets, and in family gatherings,” he said.
“Fuji always spoke about real life, joy, struggle, and prayer. That honesty is what still draws me to the genre today because it feels like home.”
The 25-year-old artiste also explained that Fuji Moto drew inspiration from anime, Japanese culture and indigenous Nigerian sounds.
“Fuji Moto is me expressing my love for Anime and Japanese culture in my own way. I wanted to create something that connects different worlds but still feels like me,” he stated.
Seyi Vibez further noted that blending Fuji with street-pop came naturally because it reflects the environment he grew up in.
“Blending Fuji with street pop comes naturally to me because it is how I grew up. I do not have to force it or think too hard about preserving Fuji. It lives in me already,” he added.
The singer also spoke extensively about spirituality and its influence on his creative process.
“Spirituality is everything in my process. Some people even call me Orisa because I listen deeply and stay connected to my roots,” he said.
“I pray before I record and I listen for guidance. At this point, it is not even something I think about, it is just who I am.”
Released in late 2025, Fuji Moto featured collaborations with international stars including Trippie Redd, NLE Choppa, French Montana and Nigerian rapper Olamide.
The project significantly boosted Seyi Vibez’s reputation as one of the leading artistes championing Fuji-influenced street music within Nigeria’s contemporary pop scene.
As of the time of filing this report, Adekunle Gold has not publicly responded to Seyi Vibez’s comments or addressed the controversy surrounding the lyric.