Social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has accused Afrobeat musician Wizkid of disrespecting music legend Fela Kuti.<\/p>\n
In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM stated that Nigeria is the only county that do not recognize music legends, stating that while other countries honors great artists, Nigerians disregard theirs as \u201cpast glory\u201d.<\/p>\n
He further went ahead to say that some Nigerian music pioneers and veterans who voice out their concerns on national and industry issues are either insulted or ignored.<\/p>\n
His comments came amid the ongoing clash between Seun Kuti and Wizkid.<\/p>\n
Calling names like Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, Psquare, Remedies, Tony Tetuila, Jazzman Olofin, 9ice, Vector, Sasha P, Asa, Weird MC, 2Face Idibia and Blackface, he said, \u201cPeople you are supposed to idolise and respect are called \u2018past glory\u2019 in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n
The social media influencer and activist further criticized Wizkid\u2019s comments, saying they caused his fabs to insult Fela.<\/p>\n
He claimed that although disagreements are normal, Wizkid should have handled the situation better.<\/p>\n
He address the ongoing comparisons between Wizkid and Fela Kuti, especially arguments centred on the Grammy Award.<\/p>\n
He dismissed claims that Wizkid\u2019s Grammy win places him above the late Afrobeat icon.<\/p>\n
VeryDarkMan argued that the award was largely influenced by Beyonc\u00e9, not Wizkid\u2019s solo artistry.<\/p>\n
Wizkid had won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Music Video as a featured artiste on Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s Brown Skin Girl, alongside Blue Ivy.<\/p>\n
VDM pointed out that international music superstar, Beyonc\u00e9, has repeatedly celebrated the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, recalling how she once performed Zombie as a tribute and praised Fela in several interviews.<\/p>\n
According to him, Zombie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025, while Fela Kuti is also expected to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n
In contrast, VeryDarkMan singled out Burna Boy and Tems as Nigerian artistes whose Grammy wins were based purely on individual musical contributions.<\/p>\n
He referenced Burna Boy\u2019s Best Global Music Album win for Twice As Tall, as well as Tems\u2019 multiple Grammy awards, arguing that their recognitions were a direct reflection of artistic merit.<\/p>\n
The activist also came to Fela Kuti\u2019s defence over criticisms of his personal life, particularly his multiple marriages.<\/p>\n
He questioned why historical figures such as King Solomon are widely revered despite similar controversies, while Fela continues to face harsh judgment.<\/p>\n
VeryDarkMan insisted that Wizkid, musically and artistically, has not surpassed Fela Kuti or other members of the Kuti dynasty, including Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti and Made Kuti.<\/p>\n
According to him, the Kuti family\u2019s enduring influence on African music and global cultural discourse remains unmatched by many contemporary stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has accused Afrobeat musician Wizkid of disrespecting music legend Fela Kuti. In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM stated that Nigeria is the only county that do not recognize music legends, stating that while other countries honors great artists, Nigerians disregard theirs as \u201cpast glory\u201d. He […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":192533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-192534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy"],"yoast_head":"\n