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You are wack, Seyi Vibez blasts Adekunle Gold over ‘Fuji Moto’ lyric

From The Punch · (34m ago) English Critical tone

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TLDR

  • Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has publicly criticized Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold, calling him "wack" and a "fool."
  • The dispute appears to stem from a lyric in Adekunle Gold's new deluxe release, which fans interpret as a subtle jab at Seyi Vibez's "Fuji Moto" branding.
  • Both artists have previously explored Fuji-inspired sounds in their music, leading to comparisons and perceived lyrical competition.

A simmering tension has erupted in Nigeria's vibrant music scene, with street-pop artist Seyi Vibez launching a scathing public attack on Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold. The catalyst for this outburst appears to be a lyric from Adekunle Gold's latest deluxe project, "Fuji Xtra," specifically on the track "Life of the Faaji." The line, "They love my fuji, this no be Fuji Moto (Fuji Moto)," has been widely interpreted by fans as a direct, albeit subtle, dismissal of Seyi Vibez's own Fuji-influenced project, "FUJI MOTO."

You are wack. Adekunle Gold you’re wack. And your swag is wack. Old fool!

— Seyi VibezSeyi Vibez's initial public attack on Adekunle Gold on X (formerly Twitter).

This lyrical interpretation quickly ignited a firestorm on social media, with many dissecting the line as a potential subliminal response to Seyi Vibez's branding. The situation escalated dramatically when Seyi Vibez took to X (formerly Twitter) with a series of aggressive posts, directly targeting Adekunle Gold. His posts, including "You are wack. Adekunle Gold you’re wack. And your swag is wack. Old fool!" and "Adekunle panda Egbon ofo! Egbon ya," leave no room for ambiguity regarding his anger.

Adekunle panda Egbon ofo! Egbon ya.

— Seyi VibezSeyi Vibez continues his verbal assault on Adekunle Gold.

The roots of this conflict can be traced back to late 2025 when both artists delved into Fuji-inspired sounds. Adekunle Gold released his album "Fuji," blending Fuji rhythms with modern Afrobeats, followed weeks later by Seyi Vibez's "FUJI MOTO." This thematic and stylistic overlap immediately sparked comparisons, and now, with Adekunle Gold's latest lyric, the perceived competition has boiled over into open animosity. From our perspective at The Punch, this public spat highlights the intense creative energy and sometimes fierce rivalry within the Nigerian music industry, where artists fiercely guard their artistic identity and market share.

They love my fuji, this no be Fuji Moto (Fuji Moto).

— Adekunle GoldThe controversial lyric from Adekunle Gold's song 'Life of the Faaji' that sparked the dispute.
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