Nigerian media personality Tunde Ednut has once again found himself at the centre of social media controversy.
This time, he appeared to throw a subtle jab at Grammy-winning Afrobeat star Wizkid, and fans did not take it lightly.
The drama began after Davido, Wizkid’s longtime rival in the music industry, took to social media to share news of a new private jet recently acquired by his family.
The singer celebrated the purchase, highlighting his father’s wealth and business success.
In response, Ednut congratulated Davido on Instagram, praising the achievement. But things took a turn in the comment section when a fan, identified as @jeremyahi, asked Ednut when he would be able to afford his own private jet.
“When you go buy your own, Tunde?” the user wrote.
Ednut, known for his humour and sometimes controversial remarks, replied with a comment that quickly set the internet buzzing. “After Wizkid by God’s grace,” he wrote.
The comment, short as it was, instantly triggered reactions from Wizkid’s fans. Many accused Ednut of dragging Wizkid into a conversation that had nothing to do with him.
To them, it was an unnecessary dig at a global superstar who has built his career on music rather than flaunting luxury possessions.
Within hours, screenshots of Ednut’s response began circulating online, sparking heated debates across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Some fans saw the comment as lighthearted banter. Others, however, believed it was a deliberate attempt to spark comparisons between Wizkid and Davido, two artists whose fan bases have clashed repeatedly over the years.
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Here are some of the reactions:
- @PaulTochuk81983: “The Ojuelegba boy collects stray bullets.”
- @CrewzWinski: “Tunde wey no get sense. Sheyb na their cars dem suppose dey compare? Which one be Davido papa jet to Wiz? Like shey he make sense?”
- @LARR6Y: “Make him use that money wey he go use buy pj go fix en leg after when Wizkid buy am.”
- @AkanniiEkun: “All I know be say David no get any jet bro. Una go just dey make noise online.”
- @amandalise81211: “But he knows so well say Wizkid has his own. Why you dey mumu say Davido get when we all know say na him papa own he dey always rock. Everyone knows it. Or nah you buy give am?”
While some comments were humorous, others were direct and harsh, reflecting the passion of Wizkid’s loyal fan base, popularly called Wizkid FC.
This latest episode is not the first time Ednut has been accused of stirring rivalry between Nigeria’s two biggest Afrobeats stars. Over the years, his posts have often generated heated exchanges among fans of Wizkid and Davido.
Industry watchers say Ednut thrives on social media engagement, and controversial remarks often drive traffic to his platforms. However, critics argue that comments like this risk deepening unnecessary fan wars that overshadow the achievements of the artists themselves.
For Wizkid, the conversation about private jets has never been a focal point of his brand.
The “Essence” crooner has instead built his global appeal through music, tours, and collaborations with international stars.
Unlike Davido, who often embraces the flashy side of wealth, Wizkid has cultivated a more reserved image, rarely showcasing material possessions online.
Davido, on the other hand, has never shied away from flaunting his father’s success and his own lifestyle. His recent post about the family’s third private jet fits into his longstanding persona of living big and celebrating it publicly.
By bringing Wizkid into the conversation, even indirectly, Ednut reopened the never-ending debate about how the two stars measure up against each other.
Some neutral voices on social media called for restraint. They argued that both artists have achieved remarkable success in their own ways and that constant comparisons only fuel unnecessary division among fans.
“Tunde should know better by now,” one user wrote. “He has a huge platform. He doesn’t need to keep pushing this Wizkid vs Davido thing. Let both men enjoy their wins.”
As of Tuesday, Ednut had not issued a clarification or apology for his comment. Meanwhile, the discussions continue to trend, with Wizkid FC making their displeasure known and Davido’s fans celebrating their favourite’s latest family milestone.
Whether intended as a harmless joke or a deliberate jab, one thing is clear: in the world of Nigerian entertainment, even the smallest comments about Wizkid and Davido can ignite a storm.
