Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate comparing Wizkid with the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, insisting that both figures operate on entirely different levels of influence and impact.
Daddy Freeze’s comments come amid the heated online clash between Wizkid and Fela’s son, Seun Kuti, who had earlier called out Wizkid’s fanbase for comparing the Afrobeats star to his father. Seun described such comparisons as disrespectful to Fela’s legacy.
The situation escalated after Wizkid fired back at Seun on social media, claiming superiority over the late Afrobeat icon — remarks that sparked widespread backlash.
Reacting to the controversy, Daddy Freeze argued that Wizkid should not place himself in the same bracket as Fela, stressing that Fela’s legacy went far beyond music.
According to him, Fela’s impact was rooted in fearless political resistance, personal sacrifice, and a lifelong commitment to social agitation
He noted that the late icon consistently confronted oppressive systems, endured repeated arrests, and used music as a weapon for activism rather than just entertainment.
“Until Wizkid is ready to stand up and carry stones to Government House, he shouldn’t compare himself to Fela,” Daddy Freeze said.
He added, “Fela put his skin in the game. Fela wasn’t a troublemaker; he was a freedom fighter. Agitation and music go hand in hand, you can’t separate the two. Fela went to jail fighting for our rights.”
Daddy Freeze emphasised that courage, activism and a willingness to risk everything for the greater good were what truly defined Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, arguing that these elements set him apart from modern music stars whose influence is largely commercial.
His comments have added another layer to the ongoing debate, further fueling conversations around legacy, activism, and the line between musical success and societal impact.
“Until Wizkid is ready to stand up and carry stones to Government House, he shouldn’t compare himself to Fela. Fela put his skin in the game. Fela wasn’t a troublemaker; he was a freedom fighter.”
— Daddy Freeze says. pic.twitter.com/IF3AS4jbtX
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 21, 2026
