Kokopee Challenges Zlatan to Live Studio Music Battle Over ‘1999 Rhythm’ Comment

Nigerian singer Kokopee has fired back at rapper Zlatan Ibile over a comment mocking his music, challenging him to a live studio recording contest to prove their musical abilities.

The singer also declared that he was not Naira Marley and would not remain silent while people allegedly attempted to undermine his music career.

The controversy started after Zlatan reacted to Kokopee’s music with a tweet that read, “With 1999 rhythm!!?”, which appeared to ridicule the sound of the singer’s music.

Reacting to the remark, Kokopee challenged Zlatan to a one-on-one musical contest in which both artistes would record songs alongside their respective producers while members of the public watched.

“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,” he said.

Kokopee also took a swipe at Zlatan’s wife, suggesting that she could accompany the rapper to the studio and console him if he lost the proposed contest.

He further questioned Zlatan’s involvement in clothing sales, arguing that someone earning as much as the rapper reportedly claims should not need to engage in the business.

The singer concluded his response by insisting that he would not allow anyone to intimidate him into silence, contrasting his reaction with Naira Marley’s handling of previous controversies.

“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 declared.

The exchange has added another chapter to the public back-and-forth between the two music personalities, with Kokopee making it clear that he wants Zlatan to settle their disagreement through music rather than social media remarks.