“Old man,” Wizkid fires back at 2Baba over Burna Boy global success comment

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Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has reacted publicly to remarks made by veteran singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, concerning Burna Boy’s international rise.

The exchange has since stirred massive reactions online, triggering heated debates among fans of Nigeria’s leading Afrobeats stars.

During a recent interview, 2Baba claimed: “Burna Boy is ahead of Wizkid and Davido in terms of global growth.”

The statement quickly gained traction on social media, drawing mixed reactions and fuelling comparisons among supporters, critics, and industry observers.

Following the widespread circulation of the interview, Wizkid took to Snapchat to issue a response.

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

Wizkid’s reaction immediately went viral, further intensifying conversations across social media platforms, with fans expressing both approval and disapproval of his remarks.