The singer took to his Instagram to state his admiration for Wizkid and played down talks of between them. Tanzanian singer, Alikiba, who is also signed to Sony Music Entertainment has played down talks of a beef between him and Wizkid. The singer expressed his disappointment over the attack on his Nigerian counterpart, Wizkid, following MTV's stripping of the Best Africa Act award earlier given to the latter at the 2016 European Music Award. According to Ali Kiba who wrote on his Instagram on Friday, November 11, 2016, he has nothing but great appreciation for Wizkid. He wrote, "I am not happy with what has been going on, on social media . I have a great appreciation for @wizkidayo as a fellow artist and as a fan . "I am very disappointed and saddened by the insults and attacks directed at him, and I want to be very clear that I condemn this behaviour and I believe none of my true fans are part of this irrational silliness and stupidity as they know I have always had love for @wizkidayo. "Drown out the noise from the haters bro, congratulations on your very successful year. Much love from my real fans and from Tanzania Pamoja #KingKiba."