Media character, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly generally known as Daddy Freeze, has shared his opinion on the comparisons between singer Wizkid and the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Daddy Freeze opined that Wizkid can’t be in comparison with Fela, stressing that the late Afrobeat legend’s affect surpasses music.
He famous that Fela wasn’t only a musician but in addition a staunch activist and philanthropist.
Talking in a video broadcast, the media character mentioned Wizkid must protest to the federal government and combat for civil rights earlier than he might earn the suitable to be in comparison with the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Daddy Freeze mentioned, “Till Wizkid is able to arise and stone authorities, he shouldn’t examine himself to Fela. Do you know that Fela was launched from jail simply to stop him from dying there?
“They launched him to go and die at his house as a result of they knew his loss of life would spark an uproar if he died within the jail. That was 1995, I used to be a more energizing within the college then.
“Fela was not a troublemaker; he was a freedom fighter. We’re speaking about music, however I can’t speak about Fela, if I don’t speak about every little thing he stood for. His activism and music went hand-in-glove. You may’t separate the 2.”
