By Olaitan Ibrahim
The Afrobeats crown has officially been thrown into the ring. Nigerian rap heavyweight Olamide Badoo has set the internet ablaze after publicly declaring Wizkid as the rightful heir to Fela Kuti’s throne.
Olamide Picks His King
It happened in Toronto, during a guest appearance at York University.
Calm, assured, and unapologetic, Olamide Badoo dropped a cultural grenade in a clip that has now gone viral on social media: “After Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever.”
Those few words sent shockwaves through the industry. For many, Olamide’s verdict carries the weight of history. Olamide is not a random commentator. The iconic rapper is one of the architects of the Nigerian sound, a pioneer who has nurtured stars and reshaped street music.
The YBNL boss’ praise for Wizkid was precise: global reach, timeless influence and a catalogue that turned local rhythm into worldwide obsession.
The legendary stars have teamed up to create generational hits that will forever remain in Afrobeats history. From “Omo Toh Shan” to chart-topping tracks such as “Kana” and “Totori”. Their recent 2025 single, “Kai,” has also been a major hit.
Internet Reacts to Olamide’s declaration
Within minutes, X (formerly Twitter) was on fire. Wizkid FC turned Olamide’s quote into a digital banner, celebrating it as long-overdue validation from “the streets’ general.”