Fela not originator of Afrobeats – Tekno claims
Singer, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has sparked controversy after claiming that the late music maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not the originator of Afrobeats, as widely believed. Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, Tekno argued that there are many music legends, such as Oliver De Coque, who […] Fela not originator of Afrobeats – Tekno claims
Pop singer Tekno has stirred controversy by claiming that the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not the originator of Afrobeats. In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, Tekno stated that there are other music legends, including Oliver De Coque, who also contributed significantly to the genre. Tekno argued that Fela received "all the credits" because he was more traveled and "opportune."
He acknowledged that Fela was a legend who made substantial contributions to Afrobeats, but that others, like Oliver De Coque, should also be recognized. Tekno explained that Oliver De Coque produced highlife music, which he considers a part of Afrobeats. His own song "Rara" was inspired by Fela's music, but Tekno believes that there are other legendary artists from the East who deserve more recognition.
Tekno stated that he was more inspired by Oliver De Coque and his peers from the East. He added that Fela gained the credit for internationalizing Afrobeat due to his global performances, but other legends, whose contributions are not widely known, also played a crucial role in the genre's evolution.
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