Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has maintained that his widely discussed public disagreement with music star Wizkid served a meaningful purpose, insisting that the controversy highlighted concerns about how his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's legacy is represented.
Speaking during an appearance on TVC's Your View programme in an episode titled Inside the Mind of Seun Anikulapo-Kuti, the singer reflected on the online exchange that sparked widespread conversations earlier this year.
According to Seun, the disagreement was never just about personal differences but about protecting the ideals and legacy associated with his late father.
When asked whether the public spat with Wizkid achieved anything, he responded:
“I think it achieved a lot. The point I’m trying to make is that it’s still not acceptable for one to claim to be aligned with the ideal of someone and the same person’s team works effectively, like consciously, to drag that person’s name down. That doesn’t make sense to me.”
The singer suggested that anyone who identifies with Fela's philosophy should also show respect for his legacy rather than engage in actions that could diminish it.
During the interview, Seun also declined to weigh in on social media activist VeryDarkMan and whether he believes the influencer is genuinely fighting to liberate Nigeria.
Asked by the interviewer, "Did you think VeryDarkMan is really fighting to liberate Nigeria?" Seun replied:
“He’s giving them money?”
When the interviewer responded, “I don’t understand, does he have money that he’s giving them?” Seun said:
“You can invite him for an interview and ask him. He said he’s not political, that he’s doing charity abi?”
The conversation also touched on Seun's personality, with the host asking whether he considered himself arrogant.
Responding, the Afrobeat star dismissed the suggestion, saying:
“I don’t think I’m arrogant because the authority is that of knowledge so I can’t put it to myself.”
Seun's comments come about six months after his online exchange with Wizkid generated widespread debate among music fans and industry observers over Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's enduring influence on Afrobeats and how his legacy should be interpreted by a new generation of artists.