Nigerian singer, Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has publicly criticised fellow artiste, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, over a controversial lyric in the latter’s newly released Fuji Xtra deluxe project.

The controversy followed the release of Adekunle Gold’s song Life of the Faaji, where he sang, “They love my Fuji, this no be Fuji Moto.”

The lyric immediately stirred reactions across social media, with many listeners interpreting it as a subtle jab at Seyi Vibez and his 2025 Fuji inspired project, Fuji Moto.

Although Adekunle Gold did not mention Seyi Vibez directly in the song, online users linked the line to the growing comparisons between both artistes over their Fuji influenced sound and branding.

The tension later escalated on Friday after Seyi Vibez took to X, formerly Twitter, to fire direct shots at the singer.

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

In another post, he added, “Adekunle panda Egbon ofo! Egbon ya.”

The latest exchange comes months after both artistes separately embraced Fuji inspired sounds in their music.

In October 2025, Adekunle Gold released his album, Fuji, where he experimented with traditional Yoruba Fuji rhythms blended with Afrobeats and pop production. Weeks later, Seyi Vibez released Fuji Moto, a project that also leaned heavily into Fuji, street pop and hip hop influences.

The similarities in title, sound and overall direction immediately triggered conversations online, with fans debating who better represented the modern evolution of Fuji music.

Months before the current controversy, Seyi Vibez had spoken extensively about his connection to Fuji music during an interview with Guardian Life.

Speaking during the interview, the singer explained that Fuji music shaped his upbringing and creative identity from an early age.

“My earliest experience with Fuji music came from growing up around it at parties, on the streets, and in family gatherings,” he said.

“Fuji always spoke about real life, joy, struggle, and prayer. That honesty is what still draws me to the genre today because it feels like home.”

The 25-year-old singer also revealed that Fuji Moto was inspired by his love for anime, Japanese culture and indigenous Nigerian sounds.

“Fuji Moto is me expressing my love for Anime and Japanese culture in my own way. I wanted to create something that connects different worlds but still feels like me,” he said.

According to him, the project was created to merge different musical influences while remaining rooted in his street identity and Yoruba background.

“Blending Fuji with street pop comes naturally to me because it is how I grew up. I do not have to force it or think too hard about preserving Fuji. It lives in me already,” he added.

Seyi Vibez also stressed the role spirituality plays in his music making process, saying his sound reflects his roots, beliefs and life experiences.

“Spirituality is everything in my process. Some people even call me Orisa because I listen deeply and stay connected to my roots,” he said.

“I pray before I record and I listen for guidance. At this point, it is not even something I think about, it is just who I am.”

Released in late 2025, Fuji Moto featured collaborations with international acts including Trippie Redd, NLE Choppa and French Montana, alongside Nigerian rapper Olamide.

The project further strengthened Seyi Vibez’s reputation as one of the leading voices pushing Fuji influenced street music into mainstream Nigerian pop culture.

As of the time of filing this report, Adekunle Gold has yet to publicly respond to Seyi Vibez’s comments. (Guardian)

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