Nigerian singer CKay, renowned for his global hit "Love Nwantiti," has openly criticized his peers in the music industry for initially mocking his unique take on Afrobeats, only to later imitate it.
CKay, who has been a trailblazer in the genre, claims he pioneered several elements that are now widely popular among Afrobeats artists.
In a recent post on his X handle, CKay expressed his frustration and vindication: "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 Afrobeats artistes 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."
CKay highlighted how he was one of the first to promote Afrobeats songs on TikTok, a strategy that was initially ridiculed but has since become a standard practice in the industry. His introduction of "emo-afrobeat" was also met with skepticism, yet it has now gained widespread acceptance and imitation.
Despite the initial backlash, CKay holds no resentment towards those who have adopted his innovations. Instead, he graciously acknowledges their success, saying, "You’re welcome."
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