Encourage Your Favorite to Show More Creativity – Seun Kuti to Wizkid

Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has sparked controversy by alleging that Wizkid copied his nickname without permission.

The dispute arose after a fan suggested Kuti drop his “Big Bird” moniker since Wizkid also uses a similar tag, “Biggest Bird.”

In an explosive live session, Kuti fired back, insisting the nickname was his first and demanding authenticity from Wizkid.

“Wizkid took my alias. Tell your idol to find his own identity. Why pressure me to rebrand when I pioneered this? It’s non-negotiable.

“I’ve carried this name for years—long before anyone else. This isn’t up for debate,” he declared.

Catch the fiery exchange here:

“Wizkid hijacked my brand. Originality matters. This tag was mine before trends.”

— Seun Kuti claps back at a fan urging him to ditch “Big Bird” over Wizkid’s “Biggest Bird.” pic.twitter.com/JI2mLcM1e8

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 14, 2026