Tensions between Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid and Burna Boy have flared online, with their fanbases Wizkid FC and The Outsiders exchanging heated words following the release of Gunna’s new album, which features both artistes.

The drama began when Burna Boy, using a burner Instagram account, shared a post during a performance. He posted a photo with the caption:

“This is 2021. And I’ve been doing this since GLO and Star Trek tour days. Na just last Christmas una start am. FC, tread softly o. Body dey pepper me.”

In a follow-up message, he added:

“Create your happiness any which way. It’s allowed!”

The indirect jab at Wizkid’s fanbase was quickly picked up. A Wizkid FC member responded, accusing Burna of being pressed because his album had underperformed:

“Bro just stfu. Who don pass you don pass you, nothing wey you fit do egbon. See as FC dey make you dey explain, and cry every hour.”

Burna Boy shot back:

“Ok, I don gree, anything Gumbody him pass me. But na me dey sell stadiums for where ur idolo dey cancel him small small venues. Bro just dey happy dey go, free me. My own no good.”

Adding more fuel, Burna commented on another Instagram post, reminding fans he was the first to go shirtless on stage during the GLO tour in 2014:

“Only the biggest can run it, don’t play. All love. But I did this in 2014 for the first time, GLO tour. I no fit dey follow una drag. Enjoy.”

Wizkid soon joined the fray. On X, he reposted a comment with the blunt caption:

“Weirdo!”

Later on Snapchat, he shared cryptic notes seemingly aimed at Burna Boy:

“Get everything no happiness. No go be our portion! Amen.”
“Dead, tired and burnt out souls!!”
“Pray for happiness.”