Rapper Olamide has hailed Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artiste of this generation, second only to Fela Kuti.

Speaking at York University, Toronto, Olamide praised Wizkid’s influence on the genre, highlighting their collaborations on hits like Street OT and Kana since 2011.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Wizkid, we’ve made so many songs together. You know say after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever,” he said.

Olamide emphasized that Wizkid has continually propelled Afrobeats onto the global stage, earning recognition as a leading figure in the genre. His remarks drew loud cheers from students and quickly went viral online, sparking renewed debates among fans about Afrobeats’ current leaders.

While many applauded Olamide’s honesty, others disagreed, highlighting the ongoing discussions about the genre’s top talents.