Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has reignited comparisons with fellow Grammy winner Burna Boy after suggesting that he was chosen to close the Afro Nation festival in Portugal because he is “the best.”
The comment comes amid ongoing debates among fans over the performance lineup at the festival. Burna Boy, who headlined the opening day of Afro Nation Portugal, has been widely praised by his supporters, with many arguing that his placement reflected his star power and status among the artistes on the lineup.
Wizkid appeared to respond to the discussion during his performance on Sunday, telling the crowd that there was a reason he was scheduled to perform after Burna Boy and the other artistes.
Addressing fans during his set, the Starboy boss declared: “Big Wiz is here. This is why you save the best for the last, baby.”
The statement has since gone viral on social media, with many fans interpreting it as a subtle response to the ongoing rivalry and debates over the festival’s performance order.
The latest exchange comes months after reports of a fallout between the two Afrobeats stars following an incident in which Burna Boy allegedly confronted Wizkid’s official disc jockey, DJ Tunez, at a nightclub in Lagos.
Wizkid and Burna Boy are widely regarded as two of Africa’s biggest music stars, with both enjoying global success and multiple international awards, including Grammys. Over the years, fans of the two artistes have frequently engaged in online debates over their commercial success, streaming numbers, live performances and global influence. Although the pair have previously maintained a cordial relationship and collaborated publicly, speculation about tensions between them resurfaced in recent months following reports of a disagreement involving Burna Boy and Wizkid’s official disc jockey, DJ Tunez. Their latest remarks have once again fueled the long-running rivalry narrative among fans on social media.
