Olamide has stirred fresh conversation in the Afrobeats scene after placing Wizkid directly behind the late Fela Kuti in the genre’s hierarchy. The Nigerian rap icon shared his view during a media engagement in Canada on November 13, 2025, where he reflected on the numerous tracks he has created with Wizkid over the years. He described their joint projects as the result of an effortless creative connection rather than calculated career positioning.
His remarks instantly triggered new debate among fans, especially as they echo long-running conversations within the industry about who stands at the top of Afrobeats today. The rivalry among fanbases of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy remains especially intense.
The conversation was already heated in recent months after Burna Boy placed himself just below Fela Kuti in African music history, while Davido has repeatedly branded himself as the leading figure of Afrobeats.
With Olamide now adding his voice in favour of Wizkid, the argument over who truly deserves the crown has once again taken centre stage across social media and music circles.
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After Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.
– Olamide Baddo pic.twitter.com/VcZKYdcPNl
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) November 13, 2025
