- Samuel Oguachuba, known as Samklef, disputes the belief that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti created Afrobeat.
- He claims that Fela “stole” the concept of Afrobeat from veteran musician Orlando Julius Ekemode.
- This assertion challenges the traditional narrative surrounding the origins of the genre.
Samuel Oguachuba, the renowned record producer popularly known as Samklef, has challenged the widely held notion that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti invented Afrobeat.
The Molowo hitmaker alleged that Fela “stole” the idea of the genre from another veteran musician, Orlando Julius Ekemode.
Samklef made this claim amid the ongoing feud between his former associate Wizkid and Fela’s family. He also stated that Orlando taught Fela how to play instruments.
Sharing a photo of the legendary Orlando Julius on his X handle, the producer wrote, “This is the man that created afrobeat! His name Orlando Julius Ekemode! Fela stole his style!”
He added, “Fela stole Orlando Julius Ekemode, the original afrobeat founder’s style. He also taught Fela how to play sax!
“The problem with Nigeria is generally, we lack proper documentation. I go start to Dey teach una history.”
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