Olamide just dropped a bomb: He declared wizkid the greatest Afrobeat artist after Fela, and the internet is shaking
Nigerian rap icon Olamide Baddo has ignited a heated conversation across social media after boldly declaring that, after Fela Kuti, Wizkid stands as the greatest Afrobeat artist of this generation.
The statement was made during an interview at York University in Toronto, where Olamide was speaking to students and fans about the evolution of Nigerian music. While reflecting on Afrobeat’s global rise, he said:
“You know that after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeat artist ever.”
As expected, this declaration sparked a storm of reactions online.
Across Nigeria and beyond, music lovers remain sharply divided. Some critics dismissed Olamide’s comment, insisting that “nobody comes close to Fela” and that comparing any current artist to him is out of place. Others questioned Olamide’s omission of Burna Boy, with many asking whether Olamide was deliberately overlooking an artist they consider a global force.
On the other hand, a significant number of fans applauded Olamide for giving Wizkid his flowers, noting that the rapper himself has achieved extraordinary success yet still openly acknowledges another artist’s impact.
However, the debate has quickly escalated. Some users went as far as insulting Olamide, calling him a “local artist”, while others argued that they would “pick Grammy and Billboard achievements over Olamide any day.”
It’s clear that Olamide may have made the comment innocently—simply sharing his personal perspective—but the ripple effect has been intense. Conversations like this have a history of sparking fan wars across social media, and this may be no different.
One thing is certain: Olamide’s statement has once again highlighted how passionate Nigerians are about their musical icons, and how sensitive conversations around Afrobeat legends and global accomplishments can be.
Source: The Nation
Country: Nigeria
