Popular Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti has called for an end to the ongoing online feud between his brother Seun Kuti and Wizkid. He recently had his say while speaking during an interview with AriseTV, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti should be placed in a category of his own and respected as Nigeria’s cultural and artistic father.
Femi added that he wishes the disagreement hadn’t come up in the first place because Seun is his brother, and Wiz is like a son to him.
His words, “I don’t see Fela as just a musician; he is our father. I believe even young artists respect him deeply.
This is not an issue that should have been raised at all, because Fela is the template for so many things in Nigeria—musically, artistically, culturally.
Seun is my brother, and Wizkid is like a son to me. I only wish the issue had not arisen at all. Hopefully, everyone will calm down very soon.
Tribalism is a major problem in Nigeria today. Terrorism is another. These are the real issues young people, myself included, should be focused on. How do we make Nigeria safe? How do we rebuild the nation?
Fela has been gone for 29 years, yet we are still discussing the same problems. It is sad.
Young people must take the baton, demand good governance, and insist on accountability. Otherwise, we are headed for serious trouble.”
WOW.
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