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Wizkid Fires Back at 2Baba Over Burna Boy Comment, Social Media Explodes

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has publicly reacted to a statement made by legendary singer 2Baba (Tuface Idibia) about Burna Boy’s global success, sparking massive debate online.

2Baba Says Burna Boy Is Ahead

In a recent interview, 2Baba claimed that:

“Burna Boy is ahead of Wizkid and Davido in terms of global growth.”

The comment quickly went viral and divided fans across social media, with many debating who truly leads Afrobeats globally.

Wizkid Responds on Snapchat

Not long after the interview began trending, Wizkid responded via Snapchat with a sharp message.

He wrote:

“At least make peace with your family first before having opinions about music. Old man, I’m never letting it slack in 2026.”

The post immediately triggered heavy reactions online, with fans praising Wizkid’s boldness while others criticized him for disrespecting a music legend.

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