Burna Boy Once Called Wizkid the “Messi of Afrobeats” — and Wizkid later replied in pure Starboy style!
Back in 2018, Burna Boy shook the entire Afrobeats scene when he publicly referred to Wizkid as “the Lionel Messi of Afrobeats.” The compliment went viral instantly, with fans praising the brotherhood between two of Africa’s biggest music giants.
Fast forward to 2021 — Wizkid delivered a smooth, playful comeback. While featuring on Burna Boy’s track, he dropped the now-famous line:
“O Lord of mercy, I dey with the one wey dey call me Messi.”
The bar had fans screaming! A subtle, classy reply from Starboy himself — acknowledging Burna’s earlier praise while keeping the love and respect alive.
Wizkid: The Blueprint of Afrobeats
Say what you want, but Wizkid’s influence is unmatched. He leads, others follow. His sound, his confidence, his global reach — it’s why many believe he remains the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela Kuti.
The industry knows what he’s made of. The respect has always been there — long before envy, competition, and fanbase wars tried to twist the narrative.
At the end of the day, it’s all love. Two legends, one continent, one global impact.