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Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has publicly accused fellow artist Wizkid of stealing his nickname "Big Bird" during a recent livestream. The controversy erupted when a fan suggested that Kuti change his nickname due to Wizkid's similar moniker, "Biggest Bird." Kuti firmly asserted that he has been using the name long before Wizkid and urged the fan to encourage Wizkid to be more original. He stated, "I am not dragging it with anybody," emphasizing his intention to retain the nickname he claims to have adopted first. Kuti's comments have sparked discussions among fans about originality and identity within the Afrobeat genre.