Nigerian media persona, Yeni Kuti, has berated Nigerian singers evaluating themselves with her father and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Twinny News recalls that Wizkid recently sparked outrage after claiming he is “bigger” than Fela whereas responding to his son, Seun Kuti’s criticisms of him and his followers.

Yeni, who spoke in an interview with Arise TV after joining other members of the family to receive Fela’s Lifetime Success Award on the 2026 Grammys, talked about that Fela’s persevered relevance 29 years after his dying speaks for itself.

In response to Yeni, debates and comparisons with Fela miss the level of legacy.

She entreated contemporary artists to admire Fela’s legacy and stop attempting to diminish his achievements by evaluating themselves with a tiring man.

Yeni Kuti added that contemporary singers must soundless look at themselves with their colleagues, not Fela.

She talked about, Don’t look at chalk and cheese. Fela is a legend, give him his plants. He has done his fragment.

“Even as you is inclined to be soundless speaking about him 29 years after his dying and you’re evaluating your self with him, you’re not a tiring man walking. So, evaluating your self with him isn’t a appropriate thing.

“Compare your self with your peers and leave our legends on my own. Now we hang legends, let’s admire them.”