Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has taken a swipe at Afrobeats star Wizkid.
He accused him of disrespecting legendary musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti amid his ongoing clash with Seun Kuti.
In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM lamented what he described as Nigeria’s failure to properly honour its musical pioneers
Also, he argued that while other countries celebrate their legends, Nigerians often dismiss theirs as “past glory.”
According to him, veteran musicians who speak out on national or industry issues are frequently ignored or insulted rather than respected.
His remarks come against the backdrop of the heated exchange between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, which has sparked widespread debate online.
VDM listed several Nigerian music icons, including Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, P-Square, Remedies, Tony Tetuila, Jazzman Olofin, 9ice, Vector, Sasha P, Asa, Weird MC, 2Face Idibia and Blackface.
He insisted they are figures Nigerians should idolise rather than ridicule.
“People you are supposed to respect and idolise are being called ‘past glory’ in this country,” he said.
He further criticised Wizkid’s remarks.
Also, he claims they emboldened his fans to insult Fela Kuti, stressing that disagreements are normal but should be handled with maturity.
Grammy Awards
Addressing ongoing comparisons between Wizkid and Fela
This is particularly those centred on Grammy awards VDM dismissed claims that Wizkid’s Grammy win places him above the Afrobeat pioneer.
Also, he argued that the award was largely influenced by Beyoncé, not Wizkid’s solo artistry.
Wizkid won a Grammy Award in 2021 for Best Music Video as a featured artiste on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl, alongside Blue Ivy.
VDM contrasted this with Burna Boy and Tems, whose Grammy wins he said were earned purely on individual merit.
HowevHe cited Burna Boy’s Best Global Music Album win for Twice As Tall and Tems’ multiple Grammy awards as examples.
He also pointed out that Beyoncé herself has repeatedly honoured Fela Kuti
According to VDM, Zombie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025, with Fela also set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.
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He concluded by insisting that Wizkid has not surpassed Fela Kuti or other members of the Kuti dynasty.
This includes Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti and Made Kuti
Also, he noted that their influence on African music and global cultural discourse remains largely unmatched.
