Adekunle Gold, Seyi Vibez clash over ‘Fuji Moto’ controversy

Fans of Adekunle Gold and Seyi Vibez have clashed online following controversy over a lyric in Adekunle Gold’s newly released song, Life of the Faaji.

 

The controversy began after Adekunle Gold sang, “They love my Fuji, this no be Fuji Moto,” a line many listeners interpreted as a subtle jab at Seyi Vibez and his 2025 Fuji-inspired project, Fuji Moto.

 

Although Adekunle Gold did not mention Seyi Vibez directly, the lyric quickly sparked debate on social media due to the similarities in both artistes’ recent embrace of Fuji-inspired sounds.

 

The situation escalated after Seyi Vibez reacted on X, formerly Twitter.

 

“You are wack. Adekunle Gold you’re wack. And your swag is wack. Old fool!” the singer wrote.

 

In another post, he added, “Adekunle panda Egbon ofo! Egbon ya.”

 

The exchange triggered mixed reactions online, with fans divided over whether the lyric was a diss.

 

Reacting to the controversy, X user @YoungGeeOD defended Adekunle Gold, writing, “Let’s be realistic here bro….this is not even diss to anyone, Adekunle was trying to rhyme the flow… Seyi doesn’t understand music btw.”

 

Another user, @seunsmit_, dismissed claims that the lyric was disrespectful.

 

“I honestly don’t get where all the hate on Adekunle Gold is coming from… cuz how is this a diss??? Fuji Moto is a Japanese word fgs!” the user posted.

 

Backing Adekunle Gold, @lordwarice wrote, “If we want to be honest, we can see how bitter Seyi Vibez is as a person. ‘Fuji moto’ is literally a Japanese word which you named your album but is not directly associated to you but yet you decided to directly insult Adekunle Gold for clout.”

 

However, several fans argued that Seyi Vibez had every right to react.

 

@tweetishola1 wrote, “This is diss and disrespectful to Seyi Vibez! But Adekunle panda fans choose to think otherwise! I love how Loseyi responded! AG can do better! Discrediting someone’s project to float yours is wack!”

 

Another user, @soladaloris, posted, “Adekunle Gold went to find trouble, trouble came out now he’s claiming victim. You put this as your first song bro. You can’t tell me you didn’t know Seyi Vibez had an entire album titled Fuji Moto.”

 

Similarly, @MrManUnitedd wrote, “You can’t tell a man how to respond to disrespect. If you like come with stick, if I decide to bring a gun it’s none of your business. If you can’t take it, don’t dish it out.”

 

Adekunle Gold released his Fuji Xtra project in October 2025, blending traditional Yoruba Fuji rhythms with Afrobeats and pop elements. Weeks later, Seyi Vibez released Fuji Moto, a project rooted in Fuji, street pop and hip-hop influences.

 

Speaking previously about his connection to Fuji music, Seyi Vibez said the genre shaped his upbringing and musical identity.

 

“My earliest experience with Fuji music came from growing up around it at parties, on the streets, and in family gatherings,” he said.

 

“Fuji always spoke about real life, joy, struggle, and prayer. That honesty is what still draws me to the genre today because it feels like home.”