Social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, popularly often called VDM, has accused Afrobeat musician Wizkid of disrespecting music legend Fela Kuti.
In a viral video launched on Thursday, VDM acknowledged that Nigeria is the one county that don’t acknowledge music legends, stating that whereas different international locations honors nice artists, Nigerians disregard theirs as “previous glory”.
He additional went forward to say that some Nigerian music pioneers and veterans who voice out their considerations on nationwide and trade points are both insulted or ignored.
His feedback got here amid the continuing conflict between Seun Kuti and Wizkid.
Calling names like Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, Psquare, Treatments, Tony Tetuila, Jazzman Olofin, 9ice, Vector, Sasha P, Asa, Bizarre MC, 2Face Idibia and Blackface, he mentioned, “Individuals you’re alleged to idolise and respect are referred to as ‘previous glory’ on this nation.”
The social media influencer and activist additional criticized Wizkid’s feedback, saying they induced his fabs to insult Fela.
He claimed that though disagreements are regular, Wizkid ought to have dealt with the scenario higher.
He tackle the continuing comparisons between Wizkid and Fela Kuti, particularly arguments centred on the Grammy Award.
He dismissed claims that Wizkid’s Grammy win locations him above the late Afrobeat icon.
VeryDarkMan argued that the award was largely influenced by Beyoncé, not Wizkid’s solo artistry.
Wizkid had gained a Grammy in 2021 for Greatest Music Video as a featured artiste on Beyoncé’s Brown Pores and skin Woman, alongside Blue Ivy.
VDM identified that worldwide music famous person, Beyoncé, has repeatedly celebrated the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, recalling how she as soon as carried out Zombie as a tribute and praised Fela in a number of interviews.
In keeping with him, Zombie was inducted into the Grammy Corridor of Fame in 2025, whereas Fela Kuti can be anticipated to obtain a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.
In distinction, VeryDarkMan singled out Burna Boy and Tems as Nigerian artistes whose Grammy wins had been primarily based purely on particular person musical contributions.
He referenced Burna Boy’s Greatest World Music Album win for Twice As Tall, in addition to Tems’ a number of Grammy awards, arguing that their recognitions had been a direct reflection of inventive advantage.
The activist additionally got here to Fela Kuti’s defence over criticisms of his private life, notably his a number of marriages.
He questioned why historic figures similar to King Solomon are broadly revered regardless of related controversies, whereas Fela continues to face harsh judgment.
VeryDarkMan insisted that Wizkid, musically and artistically, has not surpassed Fela Kuti or different members of the Kuti dynasty, together with Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti and Made Kuti.
In keeping with him, the Kuti household’s enduring affect on African music and international cultural discourse stays unmatched by many modern stars.
