Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has pushed back against accusations that he is invoking Wizkid’s name to stay relevant, insisting that his career remains active and globally recognised.
The comments followed backlash over Kuti’s recent livestream remarks in which he took shots at the Starboy boss and members of his fanbase, sparking debate online about his motives.
Prompt News reports addressing the criticism in a video message, Kuti pointed to his performance record over the past year, revealing that he staged 82 concerts across different continents, many of which were sold out.
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According to him, such achievements contradict claims that he is seeking a comeback, as he continues to enjoy strong international support. Using a metaphor, he described himself as a “Big Bird,” saying the music space is wide enough to accommodate multiple stars.
He said: “Some people are saying I am trying to use Wizkid to revive my career. When did my career die for me to be trying to revive it? Last year alone, I did 82 shows globally.
“I sold out shows in Australia, Europe, America, and Brazil. I have people who are fans of my music worldwide. I call myself Big Bird because the sky is big for everybody. Because no matter how big you are, you can’t occupy the whole sky.
“People whose careers need revival know themselves. It is not me.”
