Afrobeats vs Afrobeat: The Wizkid-Fela Debate – TheNiche

A shirtless man with a painted face and red patterned pants sings into a microphone on stage, channeling vibrant Afrobeat energy, with band members and colorful lights in the background.

The friction comes from comparing two different games. Wizkid plays in a borderless pop economy where success is measured in scale. Fela played in a hostile national arena where success was measured in consequence. One thrives on circulation, while the other does so on disruption.

By Bamidele Johnson

The internet did what it does best when presented with controversy. It erupted. That was its response after Afrobeats star Wizkid replied to Afrobeat legend’s son, Seun Kuti, with the unseemly “I big pass…