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Seyi Vibez Slams Adekunle Gold, Sparks Online Debate

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has publicly criticized fellow artist Adekunle Gold, calling him "wack" and an "old fool" in a series of social media posts.
  • Vibez's comments, which included derogatory remarks about Adekunle Gold's wife, have sparked widespread debate and speculation among fans about a potential rivalry.
  • The controversy emerged shortly after Adekunle Gold released a deluxe album featuring a lyric that some believe subtly references Seyi Vibez's previous work, while Adekunle Gold himself has been discussing his royal ancestry.

The Nigerian music scene is abuzz following a public spat between two prominent Afrobeats artists, Seyi Vibez and Adekunle Gold. Seyi Vibez took to social media platform X to unleash a barrage of insults at Adekunle Gold, labeling him "wack" and an "old fool," even making offensive remarks about Gold's wife. This aggressive outburst has ignited a firestorm online, with fans dissecting every word and speculating about the root cause of the animosity.

Adekunle Gold you’re wack and your swag is wack. Old fool! Adekunle Panda.

— Seyi VibezA direct quote from Seyi Vibez's social media post, initiating the public criticism of Adekunle Gold.

Many observers believe Seyi Vibez's attack might be a reaction to a lyric in Adekunle Gold's recently released deluxe album. On the track "Life Of The Faaji," Gold sings, "They love my fuji, this no be Fuji Moto." "Fuji Moto" was the title of Seyi Vibez's last album, leading many to interpret Gold's line as a subtle diss.

Nbo, baba Duduke, Iya Duduke like to dey nack small pikin (Duduke’s father, is it true that Duduke’s mother, referring to Gold’s wife, Simi, likes to sleep with children).

— Seyi VibezA further derogatory comment made by Seyi Vibez on social media, targeting Adekunle Gold and his wife.

While the alleged musical jabs have fueled the public feud, Adekunle Gold himself appears unfazed, recently sharing details about his royal lineage during an interview in Houston, Texas. He revealed his ancestry traces back to King Kosoko, a 19th-century monarch who fiercely resisted British colonial incursions into Lagos. This historical context adds another layer to Adekunle Gold's public persona, contrasting sharply with the raw, confrontational style displayed by Seyi Vibez.

If dem born Adekunle panda well, make e put leg! Allah.

— Seyi VibezAnother provocative statement made by Seyi Vibez on social media.

This exchange underscores the often-intense rivalries within the Nigerian music industry, where artists frequently use social media to air grievances or engage in lyrical battles. While Western media might focus on the celebrity drama, for Nigerian audiences, these clashes often tap into deeper currents of artistic pride, regional identity, and the evolving landscape of Afrobeats, where subtle lyrical references can carry significant weight and spark passionate debate.

They love my fuji, this no be Fuji Moto.

— Adekunle GoldA lyric from Adekunle Gold's song 'Life Of The Faaji,' which is speculated to have triggered Seyi Vibez's reaction.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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