Stay true to Fela Kuti’s legacy, Yomi Fabiyi tells Wizkid
Actor Yomi Fabiyi has written an open letter to Wizkid, urging him not to erase the tattoo of Fela Kuti’s image on his body despite the recent controversy surrounding comparisons between the late icon and modern artists. He acknowledged Wizkid’s long‑standing celebration of Fela’s legacy, citing his appearances at Felabration and his positive remarks about the Afrobeat pioneer. Fabiyi reminded Wizkid that he represents a historic revolution in Nigerian and Afrobeat music, and encouraged him to “manage this storm very well” rather than react in a way that could be seen as turning his back on Fela. He described Fela as a symbol of resistance who gave voice to the voiceless, fought corruption and made sacrifices that helped shape Nigeria’s democracy. He praised Wizkid for doing more than many others to sustain Fela’s legacy, noting that performing at Felabration, tattooing Fela’s image […]
