- Senegalese-American singer Akon has acknowledged his significant role in the success of Nigerian international Afrobeats star Wizkid.
- Akon claimed that Starboy, was a local musician before signing him to his record label in 2008.
Senegalese-American music star Akon has stated that he played a significant role in launching the global career of Nigerian Afrobeats icon Wizkid.
During a recent appearance on the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon shared that he signed Wizkid back in 2008 when the singer was still considered a local talent in Nigeria. According to Akon, he helped shape Wizkid’s early sound and image, which contributed to the singer’s eventual rise to international fame.
He went further to say that his contributions were instrumental in elevating Afrobeats as a genre. Akon claimed that by developing several Nigerian artists and connecting them to wider markets between the late 2000s and early 2010s, he laid the groundwork for the global recognition Afrobeats enjoys today.
In other news, Veteran Nigerian Juju musician, King Sunny Ade (KSA), has dispelled recent concerns about his well-being following the circulation of a viral video capturing his energetic performance at a public event.
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the 77-year-old Grammy-nominated icon lit up a burial ceremony in Akure, Ondo State, where he performed one of his signature Yoruba tracks, dressed sharply in a blue suit and backed by his full band.
The performance comes in the wake of alarm raised online by one of his daughters, who claimed on social media that the music legend had gone missing and might have been abducted. The claim sparked an outpouring of concern from fans and prominent personalities.
However, KSA’s management team swiftly issued a statement to counter the speculation, assuring the public that the singer was safe, healthy, and in no form of danger. Despite the clarification, online speculation continued to swirl—until this new video laid all fears to rest.
The clip, now widely shared on social media, has triggered an outpouring of relief and celebration from fans, who praised the music legend’s enduring spirit and showmanship.
Many hailed the video as a comforting sight, applauding King Sunny Ade for maintaining his vitality and grace through the decades.
