Mmaduabuchi OkoyeAsake picks a side: Singer joins Wizkid despite Seun Kuti warning
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Asake announced a joint project with Wizkid on January 23, 2026, defying direct advice from Seun Kuti. This move comes just days after Kuti warned the singer to be careful, following a heated dispute where Kuti called Wizkid’s fans ignorant.
Image Credit: Photo credit: Instagram / asakefp, bigbirdkutiAsake has broken his silence with a loud statement of loyalty. The singer chose to ignore a recent warning from Seun Kuti regarding his friends in the industry.
On January 23, 2026, Asake announced the release of a new joint work with Wizkid. He titled the project Real EP Vol. 1 and shared the art on social media.
This move surprised many who watched the recent drama unfold online. Seun Kuti had urged Asake to keep his distance from the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner. But Asake seems to have picked a side in this bitter feud.
A clear message
The timing of this release sends a strong signal to the music world. Observers note that silence often speaks louder than words in these cases.
Asake did not reply to Kuti with a video or a tweet.
Instead, he used his art to show where he stands.Both artists posted the cover art in a shared upload on Instagram. This partnership suggests a deep bond between the two stars.
It also shows that Asake values his tie to Wizkid more than the advice from Kuti. Fans have rushed to support the move across various platforms. The tension began when Kuti told Asake to “be careful of Wizkid.”
He gave this advice publicly during a tense week on social media. Kuti felt that association with Wizkid could harm Asake’s path. However, the hitmaker has turned that advice on its head.
The feud deepens
This announcement adds fuel to an already burning fire. Seun Kuti and Wizkid have traded insults for days.The conflict took a sharp turn when Kuti attacked Wizkid’s fan base. He described the “Wizkid FC” group as the “most ignorant fan base” in the country.
Kuti claimed these fans lack the grasp of history that his father’s fans had. He also brought his father, the late Fela Kuti, into the debate. This provoked a harsh reply from the other camp.
Wizkid hit back with claims about his own status in the industry. Reports show that Wizkid claims he is bigger than Fela Kuti in explosive reply to Seun. This bold claim shocked many lovers of Afrobeat history.
Kuti did not let the matter slide and kept up his attacks. He mocked the singer for not filling stadiums like other top stars. In a recent post, Seun Kuti labels Wizkid FC ghosts for failing to fill stadiums.
He argued that online noise does not match real-life support. These words created a toxic space for any neutral party. Yet, Asake walked right into the storm with his new EP.
What comes next
The release of Real EP Vol. 1 will likely dominate the charts. Fans expect the songs to address the current mood in some way. Critics are waiting to see if Seun Kuti responds to this slight.
He may view the project as a direct snub to his seniority. For now, the music scene is watching closely. Asake has proven he follows his own mind.
The coming days will show if this risk pays off for him. Wizkid continues to build his team despite the outside noise. The industry remains divided as these giants clash.
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