Actress Shaffy Bello has claimed that Nigerian artists Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have achieved the same level of international recognition as the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
In a recent podcast interview on ‘What I Know’ co-hosted by Korty EO, Bello cited the trio’s global success, wealth, and influence as evidence of their parity with Fela.
Korty EO asked, “Do you think that some of the present crop of Nigerian artists can reach a legendary status as big and impactful as Fela?”
Bello replied, “I feel some of our guys have reached that. The Big 3 have reached it already. International recognition is what we affirm as reaching that level.
“In terms of recognition, power and money, I feel like our Big 3 or Big 4 have reached Fela’s level already. I mean, Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and even Asake, too.”
However, recall that Fela’s son, Seun Kuti, disagreed, warning against comparing artists and urging respect for his father’s legacy.
(The Nation)
