2Face weighs in on the Wizkid-Fela controversy, describing the comparison as ridiculous, disrespectful to Fela’s legacy, and unfair to Wizkid’s achievements
2Face Declares Wizkid-Fela Comparison ‘Ridiculous and Disrespectful’ Amid Heated Debate
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Face, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Wizkid and the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, calling any direct comparison between the two artists “ridiculous” and disrespectful.
The debate reignited after Wizkid responded to criticisms from Seun Kuti, who had challenged fans comparing the “Ojuelegba” hitmaker to his father, Fela. Wizkid sparked widespread reactions by asserting that he is “bigger” than the Afrobeat pioneer.
In a preview clip from an upcoming episode of the Mic On podcast, 2Face shared his perspective, stressing that equating the two icons overlooks their vastly different eras, musical journeys, and societal impacts.
“Comparing Fela with Wizkid is ridiculous. Apart from the fact that it is disrespectful to Fela, and at the same time, it is also unfair to Wizkid,” 2Face expressed.
The “African Queen” crooner argued that Fela’s revolutionary role in shaping Afrobeat, activism, and global African consciousness cannot be measured against Wizkid’s modern Afrobeats dominance, international stardom, and commercial success. Placing them side-by-side, he said, diminishes Fela’s unparalleled legacy while setting unrealistic expectations for Wizkid’s own path.
The comment from 2Face—one of Nigeria’s most respected voices in music—adds significant weight to the conversation, as fans and industry observers continue to debate the merits and fairness of generational comparisons in Nigerian music.
The full Mic On podcast episode featuring 2Face’s take is expected to drop soon, promising deeper insights into the evolving landscape of Afrobeats and its roots in Afrobeat. Read More
