Jude Abaga, Nigerian rapper better known as MI, has gotten lot of stick on Twitter after he tackled Akon, African-American singer, for calling Wizkid his little brother.
The Senegalese-born singer took to social media on Monday to share a picture of himself and Wizkid at an event in Ghana and captioned the post, “me and my lil bro.”
Me and my lil bro @wizkidayo at AFRONATION Ghana! pic.twitter.com/PjsgXpIsju
— AKON (@Akon) December 30, 2019
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The post has since generated a mixed bag of criticism and commendation among social media users.
Joining the fray, the Chocolate City boss cautioned Akon to take it easy with the “little brother” talk, arguing further that Wizkid had accomplished more than the Senegalese-born songwriter.
“I have an opinion: few African artists in diaspora actually did anything to REALLY help the movement.. as a fan of Wizkid (which I am) I don’t see Wiz as lil bro to Akon.. he has overcome larger obstacles to accomplish way more (in my eyes). In my opinion, Wiz is Lil bro to none,” he wrote.
MI’s statement, however, did not go down well with a huge number of Nigerians and they took to the microblogging platform to bash the rapper.
“Mi Abaga thought Wizkid fans would support him, but “omi teyin wogbin lenu”. So you mean Akon should have tweeted “Me and my boss Wizkid” ? But it’s this same you that called Vector of 33yr old your son. “Judas The Rat” you don come again,” a user wrote.
“I don’t see a problem with Akon addressing Wizkid as “Lil Bro”. After all, he’s not his mate in the first place. I am sure Wizzy himself is cool with it. Let’s stop taking panadol for other people’s headache,” another user said.
Here is what some Nigerians had to say:
Mi Abaga thought Wizkid fans would support him, but “omi teyin wogbin lenu”
So you mean Akon should have tweeted “Me and my boss Wizkid” ? But it’s this same you that called Vector of 33yr old your son
“Judas The Rat” you don come again 🐀 🤡
Advertisement— Biyi The Plug 🔌 (@BiyiThePlug) December 30, 2019
I don't see a problem with Akon addressing Wizkid as "Lil Bro". Afterall, he's not his mate in the first place.
I am sure Wizzy himself is cool with it. Let's stop taking panadol for other people's headache.
Advertisement— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) December 30, 2019
Wizkid to Akon might have a brother relationship, they might have bond outside business, MI stirring up issues is just a hint that he’s a trouble maker tbvh . Sometimes keep your opinion in your head especially when it could ruin certain positive relationships.
— Volqx (@volqx) December 31, 2019
Wizkid calls Akon Big Bro. Why are you projecting? Let them be and focus on you. ✌🏾 pic.twitter.com/7shrbV4Kql
— 👑 DaddyMo 👑 (@therealdaddymo1) December 31, 2019
Wizkid calls Dbanj his Big Bro, Calls 2Face a King & calls Akon a Big Bro. That Wizkid has become a Legend doesn't mean he wouldn't respect people who were there before him. MI is making a Fuss out of Nothing
— King Nonny 👑 (@Zaddy_nomso) December 31, 2019
Mi is the person you need to drag dont use this opportunity to drag Wizkid, Wizkid did not offend anybody. He’s even call AKON big bro before so focus on who need to be dragged, stop using every opportunity to drag Wizkid, take wizkid name out of your lips.
— Engineer Tolu Tezzy_ (@tolutezzy_) December 31, 2019
Akon is justified to call any African hiphop act "lil bro"… I can't even imagine his success rate globally, if only the Grammys wasn't political..
With his talent force & greatness, Akon ought to have won at least 4 Grammy awards by now.
— Yemi (@Yemihazan) December 31, 2019
Akon is 46
While #wizkid is 29
Akon obtained both Grammy & headies award#wizkid got only headies
Akon has $80m
While #wizkid has only $21m
I see no prob if Akon call #wizkid lil bro
But MI Abaga too called Vector with many names while he is just 3yrs older than him
Judas— M Abba (@M_Abba_) December 31, 2019
Jay Z, Nas, Drake, etc are all big mega stars in their own rights but they keep it real & pay homage to those who paved the way for them regardless of how big they’ve become.
Wizkid understands respect and Akon is reciprocating it too as big bro.
I don’t see what MI is saying.
— 👑 DaddyMo 👑 (@therealdaddymo1) December 31, 2019
I pray say one day somebody no belittle u like this. U fall my hand this time I no know who Dey advice u. I used to respect but today u no try. AKON no be your mate for anything. After jos and lag Na him ur own end o…drink better Shayo In 2020. https://t.co/hntuae7k27
— Samklef (@SAMKLEF) December 31, 2019
MI Ababa is really tweeting rubbish now.
He's Still insisting Wizkid as achieved way more than Akon.
Lmaoooo, same Akon that gave the world lady gaga?
— Fela 👻 (@badniggafela) December 31, 2019
Akon is an icon
Akon is richer
Akon is more influential
Akon is quarter-mile a living legend
An Akon status is your dreamed heightIf Wizkid bow before him, you’re to prostrate.
— Duke of Ibadan 🀄️ (@AsiwajuLerry) December 30, 2019
I don’t think Akon should have called Wizkid “lil bro”, well intentioned or not. It opens it up to the “I’m still bigger than you” interpretation & it was in bad taste.
Wizkid is a superstar in his own right, starboy no need that lil bro tag abeg. Give him his proper accolades.
— A Fokken Queen! 👑 (@cremechic11) December 31, 2019
Imagine MI telling Akon to chill out for calling Wizzy lil bro.
Fost of fost, wetin concern am?
Secondly,
Akon- 46yo, $80m.
Wizkid- 29yo, $20m.Alaye jor jor jor.
— Alhaji Royz🀄️ (@royzkingin) December 30, 2019
Mi Abaga thought Wizkid fans would support him, but “omi teyin wogbin lenu”
So you mean Akon should have tweeted “Me and my boss Wizkid” ? But it’s this same you that called Vector of 33yr old your son
“Judas The Rat” you don come again 🐀 🤡
— Biyi The Plug 🔌 (@BiyiThePlug) December 30, 2019
Y'all see the way all of Nigeria tweeps including the FC came out to bash MI on his thoughts regarding Wizkid & Akon.
Any day I see a tweet from a foolish influencer comparing Rema & Co to Wizkid in the name of PR, that day this street won't contain us all.
You guys do the most
— if my tweet pain you, drink sniper (@Sakpo007) December 31, 2019
Is there anything Wizkid has more than Akon ?
Even Children, Akon has 6
So why is MI triggered?
— Trouble Maker 😒(G.O). (@ObongRoviel) December 30, 2019
Somebody will Just wake up and say Wizkid is bigger than Akon
What are they adding in today’s weed ?
— Trouble Maker 😒(G.O). (@ObongRoviel) December 30, 2019
Compared to Akon , Wiz Na smallie unto every bit yea drag am 😂
— Ayodeji (@AyoJaguda) December 30, 2019
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