Teni reacts to Wizkid and Burna Boy feud

Afrobeats singer Teni A.KA. Makanaki, recently spoke about the ongoing tensions in the Afrobeats scene, particularly the issues between Wizkid and Burna Boy.

She shared that she woke up to an overwhelming number of calls from her friends and family, all of whom were concerned for her safety.

“I woke up to 57 missed calls from my loved ones advising me to hire Kizz Daniel’s bouncer,” Teni said. “Wetin happen? I just dey see gbas gbos everywhere, na him my loved ones dey tell me say me wey be afrobeats musician make I go collect bouncer o. Say if I know wetin good for myself make I go collect that type of Kizz Daniel bouncer. Abeg o.”

She explained that even if she wanted to hire such protection, it would come at a huge cost.

“All those kind of Kizz Daniel bouncer, them dey chop like one cow for one week. If I come get like 7 of the bouncers, na 7 cow I go dey buy per week. Bouncer go come dey chop my money pass me because say Afrobeats don scatter.”

Teni continued by reflecting on how the atmosphere in the industry feels increasingly tense. “I wan go Nollywood but they dey f!ght for there too. Where I wan come go? Shay na football I wan start dey play? Everywhere don scatter, everywhere don burst like this…”

Her words capture both a sense of humor and an acknowledgment of the unpredictability she perceives around her. Teni’s perspective shows how, even for artists who are not directly involved in disputes, navigating the current landscape requires awareness and, at times, serious planning.

She painted a picture of an environment where clashes and conflicts are no longer rare, and even casual musicians are being advised to consider measures that were once reserved for top stars.

Despite the underlying seriousness of her message, Teni’s recounting also carries her signature wit, using her own unique phrasing to convey the absurdity of the situation.

The combination of humor and concern reflects how she processes the tension while also making it relatable for anyone following the Afrobeats scene.