Nigerian singer-songwriter Ckay has boldly asserted his influence on the Afrobeat genre, declaring himself the pioneer of various vibes and sounds popular among contemporary artists.

"ckay IS the first. I pioneered many vibes Afrobeat artists thrive off today…iykyk," Ckay stated on his X page.

The "Love Nwantiti" sensation recalled the early days of introducing emo Afrobeat, which was initially met with skepticism. "Y'all laughed when I came up with emo Afrobeat and was on TikTok all day," he said.

However, Ckay noted that many Afrobeat artists have since adopted and rebranded the style, achieving significant success. "Many are now doing the same thing, calling it ridiculous names (& making $$). You're welcome sha," he added with a smirk.

The music industry has witnessed Ckay's rise to fame, and his statement sparks debate. While some agree with his assessment, others argue that Afrobeat's evolution is a collective effort.

As the conversation unfolds, one thing is certain: Ckay's bold declaration has reignited discussions about Afrobeat's origins and its ever-changing landscape.

Here are some Netizens reactions…

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.”

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”

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