Modern music discourse is officially a dumpster fire because nobody respects the actual architects. VeryDarkMan just went nuclear on Wizkid for basically breathing the same air as Fela Kuti, claiming that Nigeria treats its pioneers like dusty relics while the rest of the world actually understands the assignment.
The drama kicked off because Seun Kuti and Wizkid are currently at each other's throats. VDM is out here naming legends like Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, Psquare, and Remedies. He thinks it is absolute insanity that people call 9ice, Vector, or 2Face Idibia past glory.
He is genuinely pressed about Wizkid fans dragging Fela Kuti into the mud. Apparently, the stan wars got so toxic that people started insulting the pioneer. VDM says that disagreements happen, but dragging the literal foundation of the genre is a step way too far for his liking.
Everyone keeps bringing up the Grammy Award to say Wizkid is better than Fela. VDM totally dismissed that because Wizkid won Best Music Video for Brown Skin Girl in 2021. Since that was a Beyoncé track featuring Blue Ivy, he thinks it counts for zero solo points.
It is hilarious because Beyoncé herself worships Fela Kuti. She performed Zombie as a tribute and talks about him constantly. Zombie even got into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025. Fela is also getting a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award because he is a literal god.
VDM pointed out that Burna Boy and Tems actually won for their own merit. Burna Boy took Best Global Music Album for Twice As Tall. Tems has her own collection of trophies, too. He thinks their wins are way more legitimate than getting a boost from a feature.
He also defended Fela Kuti for having multiple wives. People judge Fela, but then turn around and praise King Solomon for the exact same lifestyle choices. It is a massive double standard that clearly annoys him. He thinks the Kuti dynasty still runs the entire game.
Wizkid has not surpassed Fela, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, or Made Kuti. The cultural influence of that family is just on another level compared to modern pop stars. VDM is making sure everyone remembers that Sasha P, Weird MC, and Tony Tetuila built the house Wizkid lives in.
The drama kicked off because Seun Kuti and Wizkid are currently at each other's throats. VDM is out here naming legends like Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, Psquare, and Remedies. He thinks it is absolute insanity that people call 9ice, Vector, or 2Face Idibia past glory.
He is genuinely pressed about Wizkid fans dragging Fela Kuti into the mud. Apparently, the stan wars got so toxic that people started insulting the pioneer. VDM says that disagreements happen, but dragging the literal foundation of the genre is a step way too far for his liking.
Everyone keeps bringing up the Grammy Award to say Wizkid is better than Fela. VDM totally dismissed that because Wizkid won Best Music Video for Brown Skin Girl in 2021. Since that was a Beyoncé track featuring Blue Ivy, he thinks it counts for zero solo points.
It is hilarious because Beyoncé herself worships Fela Kuti. She performed Zombie as a tribute and talks about him constantly. Zombie even got into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025. Fela is also getting a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award because he is a literal god.
VDM pointed out that Burna Boy and Tems actually won for their own merit. Burna Boy took Best Global Music Album for Twice As Tall. Tems has her own collection of trophies, too. He thinks their wins are way more legitimate than getting a boost from a feature.
He also defended Fela Kuti for having multiple wives. People judge Fela, but then turn around and praise King Solomon for the exact same lifestyle choices. It is a massive double standard that clearly annoys him. He thinks the Kuti dynasty still runs the entire game.
Wizkid has not surpassed Fela, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, or Made Kuti. The cultural influence of that family is just on another level compared to modern pop stars. VDM is making sure everyone remembers that Sasha P, Weird MC, and Tony Tetuila built the house Wizkid lives in.
