Olamide has sparked another round of conversations across Afrobeats fans after repeating his belief that Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela Kuti. His recent post made it clear that he isn’t backing away from that statement, no matter the mixed reactions online.
The rapper explained that greatness can’t be reduced by arguments, fan wars, or rankings. He also stressed that Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are too focused to be bothered by anyone’s opinion about who ranks higher.
Why did Olamide say Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela?
Olamide’s comment is rooted in how much impact Wizkid has had on the rise of Afrobeats across the world. From the early years of Superstar to the global run of Ojuelegba, Come Closer, and the Made in Lagos era, Wizkid changed how international audiences relate to Afrobeat sounds. He opened doors that many artists now walk through with ease.
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Olamide was simply giving credit to someone he believes moved the sound forward in a major way. To him, Wizkid’s influence deserves that type of recognition.
Is Olamide trying to downplay Davido or Burna Boy?
No. He made it clear that greatness isn’t limited to one person. His message pointed out that the industry is big enough for every star to shine. Olamide respects Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid — and nothing in his statement suggests otherwise.
He reminded fans that these three artists are too confident and accomplished to feel threatened by rankings or fan debates. They’ve built careers that stand strong on their own.
Did Olamide change his statement after seeing reactions online?
He didn’t change anything. Instead, he doubled down and explained his position better. His message was simple: you can support whoever you love, and you’re allowed to believe whatever you choose. Calling Wizkid the greatest doesn’t reduce the work of others.
Olamide’s post showed that he is not worried about backlash or fan arguments. He stands firmly by his words.
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