In a striking display of cultural reverence, controversial activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and Afrobeat heir Seun Kuti visited the gravesite of legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti at Kalakuta Republic in Lagos on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
The pair performed traditional Yoruba ancestral rites, including the slaughter of rams and offerings of gin and beer poured as libations. Witnesses and circulating videos captured the solemn moments, with the acts framed as deep homage to Fela’s spirit and enduring legacy.
This tribute arrives just days after Fela received a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a historic first for an African artist presented during the 2026 Special Merit Awards. The recognition has reignited pride in his global impact on music and activism.
The visit has drawn praise for celebrating Nigerian heritage and ancestral respect. Yet it has also sparked whispers online, with some linking the gesture to the ongoing tension between Seun Kuti and certain Wizkid supporters over Fela’s unmatched influence in Afrobeat. VeryDarkMan has previously clashed with Wizkid fans, defending Fela’s legacy against perceived slights.
No direct statements from the duo explicitly tied the ritual to any feud, but the timing has fueled speculation in entertainment circles. Supporters view it as genuine cultural pride, while skeptics question motives in the heated social media landscape.
The event underscores Fela’s lasting shadow over Nigerian music debates, blending tradition, legacy, and modern drama in one poignant afternoon.
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