Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- A public feud between Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has drawn widespread reactions from celebrities, activists and commentators, about the legacy of the late music icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

The dispute began last week after members of Wizkid's fan base, Wizkid FC, described the singer as a "modern-day Fela." Seun Kuti rejected the comparison, insisting that his father's influence and sacrifice placed him beyond such rankings. Tensions escalated on Tuesday when Wizkid posted a series of messages on Instagram in defence of his fans, directly attacking Seun Kuti and declaring himself greater than Fela.

The comments triggered backlash across social media and traditional...