By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Yeni Kuti, the eldest daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to the ongoing online feud involving her brother, Seun Kuti, and music superstar Wizkid, describing the singer as her friend.
The dispute began last week after Seun Kuti accused Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, of disrespecting his father’s legacy by comparing the Afrobeat pioneer to the Grammy Award-winning artiste. 
The situation escalated on Tuesday when Seun challenged Wizkid to demonstrate genuine concern for his fans by restraining them from further attacks.
The exchange intensified the already heated online confrontation.
Breaking his silence, Wizkid later took to his Instagram story to express solidarity with his fans, posting a series of messages that appeared to be directed at Seun Kuti.
The singer subsequently made controversial remarks in which he declared himself greater than Fela and insulted the late Afrobeat icon.
Wizkid’s comments triggered widespread debate across social media, with Nigerians and celebrities divided over comparisons between the contemporary star and Fela’s enduring legacy and influence on global music.
However, speaking on TVC’s Your View programme on Thursday, Yeni Kuti said she deliberately chose not to engage in the conflict, stressing that Wizkid is her friend and someone she holds in high regard.
She recalled Wizkid’s long-standing relationship with the Kuti family, noting that he once performed as a backup singer at the New Afrika Shrine during Felabration.
Yeni urged both sides to mend fences, warning that internal conflicts ultimately harm Nigeria’s collective image.
Yeni further called on Nigerians to unite and focus on celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy, particularly as the late musician is set to be honoured at the Grammy Awards.
She emphasised that continued debates over his relevance only reaffirm his greatness, decades after his death.
