Nigerian rap icon Olamide has stirred conversations across the music community after stating that Grammy winner Wizkid stands as the greatest Afrobeats artist after the genre’s late trailblazer, Fela Kuti.
Speaking at a recent press conference in Canada, the rapper, popularly known as Baddo, reflected on his long-standing creative relationship with Wizkid, praising the synergy they have built over the years.
“I am blessed to have collaborated with Wizkid on multiple occasions. You know Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever after Fela,” he expressed.
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Olamide stressed that his partnership with Wizkid goes far beyond using fame for advantage, noting that their artistic connection is rooted in pure musical chemistry.
His remark has since ignited a wave of reactions online, adding a new layer to the ongoing debate about who truly stands at the top of Afrobeats.
In recent times, Burna Boy declared himself the greatest African artist after Fela, while Davido has consistently maintained that he is the “King of Afrobeats.”
With Olamide’s latest assertion, fans of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have reignited discussions over who deserves the crown in the ever-evolving Afrobeats landscape.
