Fela to Wizkid: The evolution of a billion-dollar music empire – Businessday NG

A black-and-white photo of a man raising his fists is shown on the left; on the right, Wizkid, wearing sunglasses and layered chains, looks downward—bridging Fela’s legacy with today’s music empire.

A recent online debate between fans of Wizkid and supporters of Fela Kuti has highlighted questions about career success in Nigerian music. Wizkid’s followers point to his rapid rise over 15 years and counting, while Fela’s advocates emphasise his 37-year influence from the 1960s until he died in 1997 alongside his enduring legacy.

The late Fela Anikulapo Kuti…