Top Nigerian rapper and Afrobeats sensation Olamide has declared Wizkid the greatest Afrobeats artist of this generation, after Fela Kuti.

Speaking during his visit to York University, Toronto, Olamide praised Wizkid’s contributions to the genre, citing numerous collaborations with the singer on hits like “Street OT” and “Kana” since they both hit the limelight in 2011.

He said, “I’ve had the privilege of working with Wizkid, we’ve made so many songs together. You know, say after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.”

Olamide stressed that Wizkid has relentlessly and consistently pushed Afrobeats to the global stage, earning him the top spot after Fela Kuti.

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His comments drew loud cheers from students and quickly went viral online, reigniting debates on who leads Afrobeats.

While some fans praised Olamide’s honesty, others disagreed.

TVC gathered several comments on social media, especially X, where netizens and Afrobeats lovers are expressing their views on who holds the top spot at the heart of the music genre.

@Authority7000 wrote, “Badoo no fit keep the truth to himself again
@Aaytriple wrote, “Olamide reportedly lost respect for Davido after an interview where Davido labelled him a rapper. In response, Olamide clarified, “You can’t box me and call me a rapper — I love music.”
@callmetunde_ wrote, “Wizkid is now the pinnacle of Afrobeats. All other opinions are invalid. ” No more debates, folks.
@Johnnyescoba wrote, “I will take Grammy and Billboard words over a fool like Olamide”
@nahereicomedey wrote, “Grammy: Burna Boy is the greatest African artist. Billboard: Burna Boy is the greatest African artist. Rolling Stone: Burna Boy is the greatest after Fela. Yet somehow, Wizkid fans think opinions from local artists like Olamide actually matter”
@Remmzor__ wrote, “Na burna boy fans this statement pain pass, their tears just full TL since yesterday. If a person mention burna boy for here, una no go know say na whining ?”