Tekno Claims Fela Not Afrobeats Originator in Interview
In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, singer Augustine Miles Kelechi, known as Tekno, sparked controversy by asserting that the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is not the originator of Afrobeats, a claim widely held in popular belief. Tekno emphasized that other music legends, particularly Oliver De Coque, also played crucial roles in the genre's evolution.
He stated that Fela, while a significant figure who took Afrobeat international, received disproportionate credit due to his global performances and travels. Tekno, hailing from the East of Nigeria, expressed that local legends like Oliver De Coque, who made pure highlife music, also contributed to what is now recognized as Afrobeats.
He noted that his own music, including the song "Rara," was heavily influenced by Fela, but he believes that many other artists deserve recognition for their contributions to the genre.
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