“FC tread softly. Body dey pepper me”- Burna Boy slams fans of Wizkid

Multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and performer Burna Boy has publicly reacted to speculations stirred by fans of fellow superstar Wizkid, widely known as “FC.”

The Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist addressed the online buzz claiming he had copied Wizkid’s performance style during a recent show. Taking to social media, Burna Boy dismissed the claims, reminding critics of his long-standing presence and originality in the music industry. In his words:

“This is 2021. And I’ve been doing this since the GLO & Star Trek days. FC tread softly. Body dey pepper me.”

His comment, seemingly aimed at Wizkid’s loyal fan base, was a firm assertion of his individuality as an artist. Burna Boy pointed to his history of performances during the iconic GLO and Star Trek tours as evidence that his style and stagecraft predate the current comparisons.

Following his statement, social media has been abuzz with divided opinions. While some fans have rallied in defense of Burna Boy’s legacy and creativity, others continue to draw parallels between the two Afrobeats heavyweights, keeping the conversation alive in Nigeria’s vibrant music community.

“This is 2021. And I’ve been doing this since GLO & Star Trek Days. FC tread softly. Body dey pepper me”

— Burna Boy responds to comments about copying Wizkid during his performance pic.twitter.com/w0yTZjrste

— (@AlbumTalksHQ) August 10, 2025

Source: notjustok.com