Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself as the newborn Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Naija News reports that the Zazoo Zeh crooner released a video in which he compared himself to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, declaring that no musician today can surpass him.
He said: “Wizkid said he’s the new Fela; has he been to prison before? I am Tony Montana of London. If you say you are bigger than Fela, have you died before, have you gone to prison before, has life dealt with you before?
“How much do you have in your account? You are this, you are that that one is for your pocket.
“Man, I am bigger than you. I’ve been to prison more times than you. I faced it, I was implicated. I spent money and my body.
“Who do you help? Do you give people food? I have fed people on the streets, shared food, and changed lives directly.
“You are bigger than Fela, for where? I am bigger than you? When I needed help, did I see you? If we use the same car you are using, would we be the same? I am more popular than you. I am the new born Fela”.
The statement comes amid ongoing feud involving Seun Kuti and Wizkid.
The conflict started when Seun Kuti rejected comparisons between Wizkid and his father, saying words like, Wizkid is “bigger” or “more influential” diminish Fela’s legacy.
He argued that Fela’s impact as a political and cultural activist goes beyond music success alone.
Seun has also criticized Wizkid’s fans for repeatedly referencing Fela in online debates, describing their behaviour as disrespectful.
Seun further pointed out that equating modern commercial success with Fela’s historical influence shows a misunderstanding of history.
While acknowledging Wizkid’s achievements as an artiste, Seun questioned why people feel the need to claim he is greater than Fela.
He also raised concerns about Wizkid’s use of the nickname “Big Bird,” claiming it was previously associated with him and should not be copied.
In response, Wizkid took to Instagram to assert his position, saying that he rejects the comparisons to Fela and considers himself bigger in terms of modern success.
