2Baba argued that such a comparison was not only disrespectful to Fela’s legacy but also unfair to Wizkid’s career.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding who is the greater artist between his colleague, Wizkid, and the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing such comparisons as “ridiculous and disrespectful”.
The music icon made his views known during an appearance on the latest episode of the Mic On podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye.
The debate gained momentum after Wizkid recently sparked outrage by suggesting he is “bigger” than Fela, while responding to Seun Kuti’s criticisms of him and his fanbase.
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Reacting to the comparison between the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner and the Afrobeat legend, 2Baba stressed that the narrative is not only disrespectful to Fela’s legacy but also unfair to Wizkid’s career.
He added that placing Fela and Wizkid side by side ignores their different eras, impacts, and unique contributions to Nigerian music.
Speaking during the interview, the ‘African Queen’ singer said: “Comparing Fela with Wizkid is ridiculous. Apart from the fact that it is disrespectful to Fela, it is also unfair to Wizkid.”
2Baba also addressed personal matters, including challenges in his marriage to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru and a viral video incident in London that led to his temporary arrest.
