Yeni Kuti Criticizes Singers for Comparing Themselves to Fela Kuti

Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has criticized Nigerian singers, including Wizkid, for comparing themselves to her father. She emphasized the importance of respecting Fela's legacy and urged contemporary artists to stop diminishing his achievements by likening themselves to him.

Yeni made these remarks during an interview with Arise TV while receiving a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Fela in 2026, highlighting his enduring relevance 29 years after his death. She stressed that comparing oneself to a legend like Fela misses the point of his legacy and urged artists to acknowledge his unique contributions to music and society.