Nigerian comedian Kehinde Peter Otolorin, widely recognized as Kenny Blaq, has addressed the misconception that he was the originator of music comedy in Nigeria.
He acknowledged the contributions of the late Gbenga
Adeboye, CD John, and others who laid the groundwork for this genre.
Nevertheless, he asserted that he introduced a distinctive
"Wizkid and Davido vibe" to music comedy.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Blaq stated, “Because of
the way I did music comedy, a lot of people have the impression that I brought
music comedy to Nigeria. Some people think that I started music comedy as a
genre.
“But they were music comedians like the late Gbenga Adeboye,
Fung Otong, MC Miracle, Maleke and late CD John. But I think what made mine
different is my approach towards it.
“I brought the Wizkid and Davido vibe into it. And I was
able to do different genres of music with my comedy.
“Those who did music comedy before me, did a particular
style of music comedy. They were either doing Igbo or Yoruba music.
“But I was doing mashup, covers, and I was telling stories
and I was consistent with it.
“I did not start music comedy but I can say that I’m one of
those that have made music comedy strong in this part of the world.”
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