Nigerian musician Ckay confidently claimed that he was the pioneer of many of the sounds currently trending in Afrobeat.
He made this statement in a recent post on his X page, reflecting on how he was once ridiculed for his unique “emo afrobeat” style, which has now gained significant popularity, particularly on TikTok.
Ckay pointed out that many artists in the Afrobeat scene have since adopted his approach, leading to widespread success and financial gains for them. His remarks have sparked conversations about his influence and the evolution of Afrobeat.
His words: “ckay IS the first. i pioneered many vibes afrobeat artists thrive off today…iykyk. y’all laughed when i came up with emo afrobeat and was on tiktok all day but many are now doing the same thing, calling it ridiculous names (& making $$). you’re welcome sha 😎.”
See some reactions below;
Big ola said: “Lol he dan see say wizkid dan start TikTok 😂😂 Davido has always supported him from day one. So we know who get this sub 😂😂”
Japhy said: “If people don’t stop to dey hear una gbedu una go turn influencers online”
Realtimmywrld said: “Fact Love Nwantiti was the first to break out massively, expecting in India and France.. you deserve your flowers but saying people are making $$ of it sounds like you are jealous”
Jahboy suggested: “Use your tag bro”
SANTORINI said: “Lmao, we all know who is trying to gain relevance through TikTok. 001 wey no get shame.”