Nigerian singer Kokopee has issued a fiery response to rapper Zlatan Ibile following a social media post that seemingly disparaged his musical style. The dispute erupted after Zlatan posted a public comment reading, "With 1999 rhythm!!?", which was interpreted as an open mockery of Kokopee's recent artistic output.
Fuming at the critique, Kokopee hit back by daring Zlatan to a direct, unedited studio showdown. He proposed that both artistes head into a recording studio with their respective music producers to create tracks live while the general public observes to determine who truly possesses superior talent.
"You can say anything you like in this life but not my music career. You must come and prove it as you say I no sabi music. It is open one-on-one, me and you inside studio, you and your producer live recording, me and my producer live recording. Make the whole world see," Kokopee stated in his counter- reaction.
Escalating the exchange, the singer dragged Zlatan’s family into the dispute, remarking that the rapper's wife could tag along to the studio session to comfort him in the event of a defeat. Kokopee also took a swipe at Zlatan's clothing business ventures, questioning why a successful recording artist boasting massive financial earnings would need to engage in apparel retail.
Concluding his remarks, Kokopee drew a firm line between his approach to conflict and that of Naira Marley, making it clear that he refuses to maintain a passive stance when facing public ridicule.
"I no be Naira Marley. Naira Marley be the only person una push campaign for him head, he quiet leave am for God. No ooo, me I be God for earth here, I no fit quiet," Kokopee asserted, signaling his resolve to aggressively defend his reputation in the Nigerian music industry.