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I pioneered many vibes Afrobeats artistes thrive off today – CKay
Nigerian singer and producer Chukwuka Ekweani, better known as Ckay, stirred up discussions on social media with bold statements about his contributions to the Afrobeats genre.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Ckay took to Twitter to assert his pivotal role in shaping the sound of Afrobeats, particularly highlighting his impact with the introduction of “Emo-Afrobeats,” a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop that has garnered global attention.
Known for his viral hit ‘Love Nwantiti‘, CKay’s tweets emphasized how his innovations have influenced the genre and inspired many artists to adopt similar styles. He confidently declared:
“History can’t be rewritten just because some people got paid to rewrite it…I’ll always be here to remind you. CKay IS the first. I pioneered many vibes Afrobeat artists thrive off today…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 $$). You’re welcome sha.”
CKay also clarified that he writes all his songs and has produced or co-produced many of them, refuting claims by others attempting to take credit for his work.
His tweets reaffirm his belief in the significant role he has played in pushing the boundaries of Afrobeats, with his signature style continuing to influence the next generation of artists.
ckay IS the first. i pioneered many vibes afrobeat artists thrive off today…iykyk. y'all laughed when i came up with emo afrobeat and was on tiktok all day but many are now doing the same thing, calling it ridiculous names (& making $$). you're welcome sha ๐.
— ๐ฉ๐. (@ckay_yo) September 18, 2024