“We All Know Who Be Diddy Babe for Naija”: Wizkid, Seun Kuti’s Fight Escalates, Tunde Ednut Reacts
- Online chatter has turned into a full-blown public feud between music stars Seun Kuti and Wizkid
- The drama, which began over legacy and comparisons between Wizkid and the late Fela Kuti, has now seen US star Diddy being dragged into the conversation
- The Nigerian Star Boy, in response to Seun's reference to the American rapper, threw a subtle shade that has left many talking
- In a chat with Legit.ng, an upcoming singer shared his take on WIzkid and Seun Kuti's social media feud
What began as an online conversation around legacy and comparisons between late music legend Fela Kuti and Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, has turned into a full-blown public feud between the Afrobeats singer and the late star’s son, Seun Kuti.
Legit.ng reported that the tension first surfaced in early January when Seun was caught up in an exchange with Wizkid’s fanbase, known as Wizkid FC, who he accused of constantly dragging the name of his late father into music debates.
Source: Instagram
Following the exchange, Wizkid broke the net with his fiery response on Tuesday, January 21, defending his fans and blasting Seun in a series of posts via his Instastory.
Diddy's name mentioned in Wizkid and Seun's feud
Reacting, Seun took to his Instagram again to hit back at Wizkid as he demanded US rapper Diddy's release while taunting the Nigerian Star Boy.
“Free Diddy. His Lagos babe is missing him,” he wrote.
Not ready to let it slide, Wizkid clapped back while throwing another subtle jab as he wrote:
“We all know who be Diddy babe for Naija. If na chain you want, come collect o. Make una free me, my mouth no good.”
Reacting to the heated exchange, online personality Tunde Ednut, who shared screenshots of the exchange between Wizkid and Seun, went on to post an old video showing the moment Grammy Award winner Burna Boy gave the late Fela’s son a jewellery chain.
Source: Instagram
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Seun Kuti's sister fired back at Wizkid, also dragged his father.
Slide through the post below to see the exchange between Seun Kuti and Wizkid:
Reactions trail Wizkid and Seun’s Diddy reference
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions as netizens shared diverse comments. Read them below:
citizen_stev said:
"Mr tunde you're the one connecting the dots . He mentioned no name."
__ik.official said:
"So called friendship that was formed in the name of hating Davido have now collapsed."
mathewymcmb commented:
"Peace of mind won wound 30BG."
wizkid_blogger_
"His mouth no good fr make una free him before he enter kitchen fully oo Cuz kese kese leri oo kasa kasa nbo lona👌 ki eku ile ogbo ki o so fun toko."
biggestaura said:
"@burnaboygram remains the greatest artist ever ever from Africa."
paulhilson_ commented:
"Seun just set burna boy up."
_______1759 commented:
"Akpi somewhere in his 18 room mansion punching the air aggressively with a big smile on his face."
preccystv wrote:
"But nobody call burnaboy name,lets not assume abi?"
rutie_xx said:
"Abeg who be diddy babe for naija???"
Why Seun Kuti shouldn't have replied Wizkid FC
According to Phemz, an upcoming singer, Seun Kuti shouldn't have stooped low to reply Wizkid FCs.
"While Wizkid has a well-known affinity for the Kuti family and Afrobeat, and has previously collaborated with Femi Kuti (Seun's older brother) on the song "Jaiye Jaiye" in 2013, there is no evidence of a direct artistic collaboration between him and Seun Kuti. Perhaps, this is personal for Seun Kuti as i can not see why he'd come out to say (to someone who has continuously supported Felabration in anyway possible) that he (Wizkid) stole his nickname, Bigbird and that he's in no league of his father. Wizkid has never self acclaimed so before now and Olamide during an interview, said "After Fela, Wizkid is the greatest afrobeats artiste ever”; still acknowledging Fela's legendary status.
On the other hand, Wizkid shouldn't have made that awful statement about who he respects. It's disrespectful to Fela. The issue is between him and Seun Kuti and not Fela"Anikulapo" Kuti," he said.
Daddy Freeze weighs in on Wizkid, Seun's fight
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that media personality Daddy Freeze urged Seun Kuti to rise above his ongoing clash with Wizkid and his fans,
He warned that the heated exchanges risk dragging the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti into unnecessary controversy.
Freeze made the comment during an Instagram live session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, emphasising that Fela’s cultural impact belongs to all Nigerians, not just his family.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
