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Motunrayo Kuti has launched a scathing verbal attack on Wizkid following his claim that he is “bigger” than late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. In a video circulating on January 21, 2026, she insulted the Grammy winner’s father, Muniru Olatunji Balogun, and his late mother, escalating the bitter “Big Bird” nickname dispute between the singer and Seun Kuti.
The feud between the Kuti family and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has taken a darker turn following a new video from Motunrayo Kuti.
Motunrayo, the daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, publicly slammed the “Essence” crooner on January 21, 2026, for comments he made about her father.
She defended her family’s legacy with fierce aggression and directly attacked Wizkid’s parents in response to his online outburst. The drama started after Wizkid engaged in a heated exchange with Seun Kuti over ownership of the “Big Bird” nickname.
During that spat, the singer declared “I big pass your papa,” a statement that implied he holds more status than Fela Kuti. This comparison infuriated Motunrayo, who wasted no time in firing back at the pop star.
Motunrayo insults Wizkid’s parents
In the viral video, Fela’s daughter did not hold back her anger regarding the disrespect shown to her late father. She turned the table on Wizkid by comparing his success to that of his own father, Muniru Olatunji Balogun.
Motunrayo said, “Wizkid is bigger than Fela abi? Wizkid, you are also bigger than your father. That your useless father.”
The angry daughter claimed Wizkid’s father abandoned him and his mother, adding painful personal details to the public fight. She continued, “You are also bigger than your useless father. As you are bigger than our own father.”
Motunrayo then declared that Fela Kuti remains superior to both of Wizkid’s parents combined. She stated, “Our father Fela is now bigger than your father, Muniru Olatunji Balogun and your mother… Yes Fela big pass those two.”
The ‘Big Bird’ clash context
This explosive reaction links directly to the initial conflict where Wizkid claims he is bigger than Seun’s father during their social media war. Seun Kuti, who uses the Instagram handle “Big Bird Kuti,” had taken issue with Wizkid adopting the same moniker.
The dispute quickly spiraled from a nickname clash into a full-blown war involving family legacies.Other figures in the industry have also stepped into the ring to defend the Afrobeat pioneer’s name.
A close ally of Burna Boy recently issued a threat demanding the singer erase Fela Kuti tattoo from his body within 24 hours.
Observers note that while Seun often engages in online debates, Motunrayo’s involvement signals that the entire Kuti clan views the “bigger than Fela” comment as a red line.
The situation remains tense as fans wait to see if the Starboy executive will respond to these deep personal insults.
