Olamide Names Wizkid The True Heir to Fela Kuti’s Legacy

Nigerian rap icon Olamide Badoo has sparked a global debate after publicly declaring Wizkid as the rightful heir to Fela Kuti’s musical legacy.

The statement came during Olamide’s guest appearance at York University in Toronto, where he confidently told a captivated audience, “After Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.”

The brief remark immediately went viral, igniting conversations across social media platforms. For many fans, Olamide’s endorsement carries significant weight. As one of Nigeria’s music pioneers and the head of YBNL Nation, he has shaped the country’s sound, mentored emerging stars, and helped elevate street music to mainstream prominence.

Olamide’s praise for Wizkid highlighted his global influence, enduring artistry, and a catalogue of hits that transformed local rhythms into international sensations. The two artists have collaborated on several memorable tracks, including “Omo Toh Shan,” “Kana,” “Totori,” and their 2025 single, “Kai.”

Fans and supporters quickly rallied online. On X (formerly Twitter), Wizkid’s fan base celebrated the rapper’s endorsement, framing it as validation from one of the “streets’ generals” of Nigerian music.

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Beyond the social media frenzy, Olamide’s declaration touches on a larger cultural conversation: how Fela Kuti’s legacy is interpreted in 2025. To Olamide, Wizkid represents a quieter but powerful form of revolution, one that conquers audiences globally through sound, artistry, and influence, rather than protest alone.

From Lagos dance floors to international stages, Wizkid has become a global ambassador for Afrobeats, helping the genre evolve from a regional passion into a worldwide phenomenon. In crowning him, Olamide is not merely stirring debate, he is defining what it means to inherit Fela’s revolutionary spirit in the modern music era.