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‘What is Akon saying?’ Nigerians slam singer for claiming creation of Afrobeats

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Senegalese-American singer Akon has stirred controversy online after stating that he played a major role in the rise of Afrobeats, the globally celebrated music genre that originated from West Africa.

While the artiste credits himself with shaping the early stages of Afrobeats through collaborations with Nigerian stars, many Nigerians aren’t having it.

In a recent interview with American talk show host and actress Sherri Shepherd, the ‘Smack That’ star reflected on his influence in the genre’s development, citing his work in the late 2000s with Nigerian acts like Wizkid, PSquare, and D’banj.

“…I was in Africa and time just flew past. 2008 was my last official album, which was the ‘Freedom’ album,” Akon recounted. “And then I was producing the music for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. From there, I went to Nigeria. What we created in Nigeria was what you see and hear now as Afrobeats.”

He continued, “Wizkid was the first Nigerian artiste that we signed back in 2008. We went to work with him and Banky W in Nigeria. From there, we just started developing artists like PSquare, Dbanj and others.”

While Akon’s statements may have been intended to highlight his support for African music, his remarks were met with swift backlash on Nigerian social media, where users accused him of overstating his influence and attempting to rewrite the genre’s history.

“He needs to shut up 🤣🤣 Akon lies effortlessly just like Shaq!” wrote @Loadedbrodah on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Akon just wants to rewrite the history of Afrobeats lol,” added @Ms_Fej.

User @paul_osigbemhe1 challenged Akon’s timeline and role, saying, “Akon did not open doors for Nigeria 🇳🇬 musics and he should stop seeing himself as the pioneer of Afrobeats. Way back in the 2000s — 2003, 04, 05 — Psquare, D’banj, and a host of others were already a formidable force in African music before I even knew Akon was from Senegal.”

Another critic, @Bisping_Chad, pointed out inconsistencies: “When Wizkid come out wey u sign am 2008. Akon Dey lie for dis one or maybe he missed the year. Psquare rejected the contract he was offering them.”

Others dismissed his claims entirely. “Anyone would be silly to take Akon serious,” wrote @KirkHammettR.

 

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Kamo State Elated to Work with Ayo Makun

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Nigerian actor and content creator Kamo State is over the moon after collaborating with renowned comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kamo State shared a video of himself with AY, expressing his gratitude and excitement about working with his idol.

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Osun 2026: ‘From umbrella to broom’ – Davido ‘confirms’ Gov Adeleke’s defection plans [VIDEO]

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Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC.

There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state.

Ekwutosblog reports that the rumors began last month after Davido and governor Adeleke visited President Bola Tinubu for a private meeting at his Lagos residence.

The singer appeared to confirmed the planned defection in his newly released single title “From Umbrella To Broom” (meaning from PDP to APC)

While explaining that the significant implications of this political shift is for the benefit of the state, Davido claimed that joining APC will move the state forward.

Davido in the song said, “New broom go sweep better. Ẹtan abẹla si ìjọba wa. From umbrella to the broom. Adegbe adafa, alagbada alefa.

“Eyan marun, mefa, kilode ta n suffer. New broom go sweep better. Them tori us propaganda from January to December we no gbadun NEPA. So all of our youths wan go America,” meaning (why are we suffering when the new broom can sweep better).

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https://x.com/ThePapersng/status/1944027732788081119?s=19

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I wasn’t faithful in my marriage – Comedian Destalker

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Popular Nigerian comedian, Destalker, has revealed that he was not faithful during his marriage.

Ekwutosblog reported that Destalker confirmed the end of his marriage after three years.

In an interview with Timi Agbaje, the comedian was asked whether he had remained faithful during the union, to which he admitted he had been unfaithful.

 

He, however, clarified that his ex-wife never caught him cheating.

Agbaje asked: “During your past marriage, were you faithful 100%?”

Destalker replied: “No.”

Agbaje asked: “Did your ex-wife catch you cheating?”

Destalker replied: “No.”

The comedian also disclosed that the marriage did not produce any children, and that the divorce was due to irreconcilable differences.

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