Musician Kokopee Doubles Down on Public Feud with Zlatan Ibile

Nigerian musician Kokopee has publicly affirmed his intent to continue targeting rapper Zlatan Ibile, dismissing external pressure to de-escalate their ongoing conflict. The dispute, which has played out across social media, stems from comments made by Zlatan Ibile regarding Kokopee’s career longevity and musical style.

The Roots of the Conflict

According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria, the friction between the two artists began when Zlatan Ibile characterized Kokopee as an “oldest upcoming artist” and questioned the quality of his rhythm. Kokopee, who views these remarks as an attempt to undermine his career and frustrate his progress in the music industry, has responded with a series of public attacks.

When faced with criticism for his combative approach, Kokopee remained defiant. He stated that he feels no obligation to remain silent when he perceives that his professional efforts are being disparaged. The musician emphasized that he does not view Zlatan Ibile as exempt from his scrutiny, regardless of the rapper’s standing in the industry.

A Stance of Reciprocity

In his response to the situation, Kokopee adopted a confrontational posture, suggesting that he would not hesitate to respond aggressively to anyone who challenges him. He went as far as to suggest that his reaction would be the same regardless of the critic’s identity, stating, “Even if it’s my father or mother who came to talk to me about what I’m doing, I must blast them, talk more of ordinary Zlatan.”

Kokopee further encouraged his audience to adopt a similar mindset regarding their own professional lives. He explicitly rejected the common advice to “be the bigger person” in conflicts, instead advocating for a strategy of direct retaliation. “Anybody that come for your hustle, what you do, what you love, don’t be the bigger person. As e small make you small too, energy for energy, badmouth for badmouth,” he stated.

Distancing from Broader Industry Disputes

While maintaining his focus on Zlatan Ibile, Kokopee sought to clarify his position regarding other ongoing industry tensions. He explicitly distanced himself from the separate, well-publicized dispute involving Zlatan Ibile, Davido, and social media activist VeryDarkMan. Kokopee insisted that he should not be associated with or dragged into that specific disagreement, maintaining that his grievances are strictly limited to the comments made about his own career.

As of the time of reporting, Zlatan Ibile has not issued a public response to Kokopee’s latest declarations. It remains unclear if this public exchange will lead to further developments or if it will remain a one-sided verbal conflict. For now, Kokopee’s stance suggests that the tension between the two artists is unlikely to subside in the near future.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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