Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has stirred fresh conversation online after revealing that he recently received $120,000, not for his own music, but simply because he is the son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Seun made the revelation while reacting to ongoing arguments involving Wizkid and his fan base, often referred to as Wizkid FC. The disagreement started from repeated comparisons between Wizkid and Fela, a comparison Seun has strongly opposed in recent days.
According to Seun, his statement was meant to show the weight and lasting value of his father’s legacy. He explained that decades after Fela’s death, his name still opens doors and commands respect globally, something he believes should not be casually used in fan debates.
In his words, Seun said:
“I just collected $120,000 not for my work, but because I’m Fela’s child.”
He went on to argue that comparing Wizkid or any modern artist to Fela misunderstands what his father stood for. Seun stressed that Fela was not just a musician but a cultural and political force whose influence went far beyond music charts or streaming numbers.
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who died in 1997, is widely regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat and one of Africa’s most influential cultural figures. His music challenged political oppression and shaped generations of artists across the world.
Seun, who currently leads Fela’s former band Egypt 80, said moments like receiving such payments remind him why he fiercely defends his father’s legacy whenever it is brought into online arguments involving today’s music stars.
The comments have since sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians agreeing with Seun’s stance, while others feel modern artists like Wizkid deserve their own recognition without being drawn into legacy debates.
The discussion continues to trend, once again highlighting the deep emotions tied to Afrobeat history, respect, and how musical greatness is defined across generations.
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