{"id":263439,"date":"2026-01-25T16:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T16:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/263439\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T16:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T16:15:11","slug":"seun-kuti-warns-wizkid-over-fela-kuti-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/263439\/","title":{"rendered":"Seun Kuti Warns Wizkid Over Fela Kuti Tattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has issued a stern warning to Wizkid regarding a tattoo of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his late father. The warning, delivered via social media, addresses concerns about legacy, respect, and the use of Fela’s image and name. Seun demanded Wizkid remove the tattoo, which he considers disrespectful. The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with Wizkid remaining silent despite the controversy.<\/p>\n

Afrobeat<\/a> musician Seun Kuti<\/a> has openly warned Grammy-winning singer Wizkid<\/a> over the tattoo of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, inked on the singer\u2019s arm.The warning comes amid rising tensions on social media, where debates around legacy, respect, and cultural ownership have continued to intensify.<\/p>\n

In a video shared on his Instagram page, Seun Kuti made it clear that he was not interested in mediation or public appeals for calm. He dismissed claims that Wizkid\u2019s tattoo of Fela is a sign of honour or admiration, describing such arguments as misleading.Addressing Wizkid directly in the video, Seun said:\u201cWhat I want to happen has finally happened. Your game of replacing Fela has been stopped. Your infiltration of my family has been stopped, and nobody in the world will ever take you seriously when you try to leech off that legacy again.\u201dHe further issued a personal warning tied specifically to the tattoo, stating:\u201cAnd my father\u2019s tattoo on your hand\u2014if you don\u2019t take it off, you will never make any progress with that hand again. You should better replace that tattoo with your father\u2019s face. If Burna Boy could come out and say Fela is greater, who is this short man?\u201dSeun\u2019s comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with fans divided over whether the tattoo represents tribute or overreach. While some supporters of Wizkid argue that the singer has consistently celebrated Nigerian music legends, others believe Seun\u2019s concerns reflect deeper issues around ownership of Fela\u2019s legacy.The dispute has not been limited to Seun alone. Other members of the Kuti family have reportedly expressed displeasure over what they see as the repeated use of Fela\u2019s image and name without consent or direct family involvement.Despite the growing controversy, Wizkid has remained publicly silent on Seun\u2019s warning. However, the singer recently premiered his long-awaited documentary, Long Live Lagos, which debuted on HBO just days after the social media exchanges escalated.<\/p>\n

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