The ongoing online clash involving Wizkid, his fanbase (Wizkid FC), and Seun Kuti has really caused intense conversations across social media, reopening long-standing debates about legacy, influence, and respect in Nigerian music. What began as fan arguments quickly escalated into a direct exchange between two powerful symbols of different musical generations.

As opinions continued to clash, Daddy Freeze stepped in during his usual live sessions, offering a perspective that many have described as balanced, firm, and necessary, especially in a debate that constantly drags the name of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, one of Africa’s most influential cultural figures.

At the heart of the controversy is the repeated comparison of Wizkid to Fela Kuti by Wizkid fans, with some boldly calling Wizkid “the new Fela.” Seun Kuti, Fela’s youngest son and current bandleader of Egypt 80, has consistently rejected these comparisons, arguing that they downplay the sacrifices, political activism, and risks Fela took during his lifetime.

What intensified the situation was the involvement of Wizkid FC, whose online defence of their idol turned aggressive, leading to insults, heated exchanges, and eventually Wizkid himself responding publicly. This shifted the conversation from a fan debate to a personal clash, with Fela’s legacy caught in the middle.

Reacting to the drama, Daddy Freeze made it clear that Fela cannot be reduced to fame, popularity, or musical success alone. In his words, Fela was not a troublemaker but a freedom fighter; man who consistently put his life, career, and freedom on the line to challenge oppression.

He emphasized that Fela’s activism was inseparable from his music, stating that agitation and music worked hand in hand for the late Afrobeat pioneer. According to Freeze, any attempt to discuss Fela while ignoring his political struggles, jail time, and resistance against military governments is a deliberate distortion of history.

“Until Wizkid is ready to stand up and carry stones to Government House, he shouldn’t compare himself to Fela. Fela put his skin in the game. Fela wasn’t a troublemaker; he was a freedom fighter. Fela’s agitation and music go and together, you can’t separate the two. Fela went to jail fighting for our right”.

One of the most striking points Daddy Freeze made was his comparison between fame and sacrifice. He argued that until any modern artist is willing to confront power directly, face arrests, harassment, or imprisonment in defence of the people, it is unfair to place them on the same pedestal as Fela.

To him, Fela’s greatness wasn’t just in sold-out shows or global recognition, but in the risks he took at a time when speaking out could cost one’s life. Freeze reminded viewers that Fela went to prison fighting for Nigerians’ rights, something that cannot be casually equated with modern celebrity success.

“Fela went to jail fighting for our rights!”While firmly defending Fela’s legacy, Daddy Freeze also directed a subtle warning to Seun Kuti. He advised him not to let personal emotions or online arguments lead to actions that might expose Fela’s name to disrespect or ridicule.

According to Freeze, defending a legacy should be done with wisdom and restraint. Escalating online fights, trading insults, or engaging fanbases aggressively only gives room for Fela’s name to be dragged into unnecessary controversy.

Daddy Freeze also highlighted a broader truth in the music industry: today’s global success stories exist because someone paved the way. He noted that Wizkid’s current status is built on foundations laid by earlier artists like Fela, who challenged systems and expanded global attention toward Nigerian music long before it became commercially safe or trendy.

This wasn’t to diminish Wizkid’s achievements, but to place them in proper historical context.

During the live session, Daddy Freeze invited viewers to share their thoughts, and the reactions were divided. Some strongly agreed, insisting that Fela’s impact can never be replicated or compared. Others defended Wizkid, arguing that influence evolves with time and that modern artists shape culture differently.

Still, many praised Freeze for steering the conversation away from insults and fan wars toward a more meaningful discussion about history, sacrifice, and respect.

Daddy Freeze’s response stands out not because he picked sides, but because he reframed the conversation. Instead of ego, clout, or fan loyalty, he placed emphasis on context, sacrifice, and legacy.

In a digital age where comparisons are quick and respect is often lost in viral moments, his message serves as a reminder: icons like Fela Kuti are not just musicians; they are movements, and conversations about them deserve depth, wisdom, and restraint.