Olamide crowns Wizkid greatest after Fela
Nigerian rap star and YBNL founder, Olamide Adedeji, has stirred fresh debate in the music community after declaring Wizkid the greatest Afrobeats artist after the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
In a viral clip from his press conference in Toronto, Canada, ahead of his scheduled show on November 14, Olamide was asked why he collaborates with Wizkid so often. In response, he praised the Grammy-winning singer’s impact on the genre.
“You know that after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever,” Olamide said.
He explained that Wizkid’s influence extends beyond chart-topping hits, noting his global reach, cultural relevance and role in expanding Afrobeats to international audiences. Olamide added that Wizkid’s consistency and boundary-breaking achievements have helped solidify the genre’s place on the world stage.
The statement has since sparked intense reactions among Afrobeats fans, with listeners taking sides in the ongoing debate about the genre’s modern-day icons.
