Ace Nigerian rapper Olamide has hailed Grammy-winning singer Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist after the legendary Fela Kuti.
Baddo, as he is popularly known, made the remarks during a recent press conference in Canada while reflecting on his multiple collaborations with Wizkid.
“I am blessed to have collaborated with Wizkid on multiple occasions. You know Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever after Fela,” Olamide stated. He added that their collaborations are driven not by leverage but by musical harmony.
Olamide’s statement has since ignited a heated debate on social media over who truly holds the crown in Afrobeats.
The discussion comes amid similar claims by other Nigerian stars: Burna Boy recently declared himself the greatest African artist after Fela, while Davido has repeatedly called himself the “King of Afrobeats.”
Fans of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have taken to social platforms to weigh in, fueling discussions and friendly rivalries over the title of the greatest Afrobeats artist.
