Burna Boy honours Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, stating the Grammy winner considers him the only artist greater than himself
Grammy-winning Afrobeat singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has weighed in on the ongoing debate between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
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In a short video shared by social media influencer Tunde Ednut on Instagram, Burna Boy paid tribute to the Afrobeat legend, calling Fela “the King.”
He further asserted his own position in the music hierarchy, saying: “Fela is the king. He is the only one greater than me.”
The statement from the Nigerian singer comes amid social media chatter over generational influence in Afrobeat, with Burna Boy clearly positioning himself as one of the genre’s leading contemporary figures while showing respect for its originator.
Fans and commentators have taken to social media to react to Burna Boy’s declaration, noting both the humility and confidence in his remark.
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Burna Boy’s acknowledgment reinforces Fela Kuti’s lasting legacy in Afrobeat and highlights the ongoing conversation about musical greatness in Nigeria’s music scene.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
