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Singer Duncan Mighty has asserted that he and other artists from Port Harcourt laid the groundwork for today’s Afrobeats.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Duncan Mighty elaborated that artists from Port Harcourt, including himself, Timaya, Burna Boy, and Omah Lay, have significantly influenced the Afrobeats scene by incorporating the dialects and sounds of the city into the genre.
“In nearly every Afrobeats song today, you can detect the influence of Port Harcourt, particularly the Ikwerri dialect,” he stated.
“You won’t find an Afrobeats song today that doesn’t have a touch of Port Harcourt. Almost every Afrobeats track features the essence of Port Harcourt's sound.”
“I, along with Burna Boy, Timaya, Omah Lay, and the sound of Port Harcourt, established the foundation of today’s Afrobeats,” he claimed.
Duncan Mighty’s assertions elicited mixed reactions, with many critics suggesting he was "overemphasizing" the influence of Port Harcourt and its artists on Afrobeats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Duncan Mighty claim about Port Harcourt's influence on Afrobeats?
Duncan Mighty claimed that he and other artists from Port Harcourt played a crucial role in establishing the foundation for today’s Afrobeats by integrating the city's dialects and sounds into the genre.
How did the public react to Duncan Mighty's statements?
The public's reaction was mixed, with some people criticizing him for overstating the influence of Port Harcourt and its artists on the Afrobeats genre.
