According to Daily Post Nigeria, the Afrobeats scene is currently on fire after Wizkid took to Snapchat to address comments made by legendary singer 2Baba regarding the global hierarchy of Nigerian artists. The “Essence” star didn’t hold back, reacting to a recent interview where the veteran musician placed Burna Boy at the top of the current global standings.
Wizkid’s response was sharp and personal, as he advised the senior colleague to focus on resolving his own family matters before offering public opinions on music. The singer, who has previously declared himself the country’s number one star, appears to be entering a highly vocal phase as 2206 unfolds.
The tension stems from 2Baba’s appearance on a talk show with Seun Okinbaloye, where he was asked to weigh in on the “Big 3″—Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. While acknowledging all three, his preference for Burna Boy’s current global dominance clearly struck a chord with “Big Wiz.”
This exchange has ignited a massive debate across social media, with fans divided between respecting 2Baba’s veteran status and supporting Wizkid’s right to defend his legacy. Wizkid concluded his post by stating he is “never letting it slack in 2026,” signaling a competitive year ahead for the star.
* News Ghana (Official Portal): “Wizkid Fires Back at 2Baba Over Burna Boy Comments… reacts to rating Burna Boy above him.”
* The Nation Online (Entertainment): “Burna Boy ahead of Wizkid, Davido locally, globally – 2Baba… Wizkid slams senior colleague.”
Echotitbits take:
This isn’t just a petty spat; it’s a clash of generations and egos in a year where the “Big 3” debate is more polarized than ever following the recent Grammys. Wizkid’s aggressive stance suggests he feels his “King of Afrobeats” status is being unfairly questioned by the old guard. Expect this to fuel his upcoming releases, as he clearly has a point to prove to both the veterans and the industry at large.
Source: Daily Post — https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/12/old-man-wizkid-blasts-2baba-for-rating-burna-boy-over-him-on-global-stage/ February 12, 2026
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