Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has responded to a series of personal insults from Grammy Award-winning singer Wizkid, following an online dispute over comparisons between Wizkid and the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

The dispute began last week after members of Wizkid's fan base, known as Wizkid FC, described the singer as a "modern-day Fela" on social media. The comparison drew strong criticism from Seun Kuti, 43, who said it diminished the historical and political weight of his father's legacy.

In several videos posted on Instagram, Seun said Fela's importance could not be measured by popularity or commercial success.

"Fela is not a pop star. Fela was a revolutionary," Seun said in one video...