Iyanya, the well-known singer also known as Iyanya, strongly believes that he should be considered on the same level as afrobeats heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, and Olamide.
A fan expressed this viewpoint on Twitter, stating that when mentioning established artists such as Olamide, Davido, and Wizkid, Iyanya should be acknowledged as well. The fan pointed out Iyanya’s hit songs in 2011, namely “Kukere” and “Your Waist,” and recognized his consistent musical output since then.
Iyanya promptly retweeted the fan’s comment with a simple “Well.”
In response to another fan who shared a similar opinion, Iyanya argued that his songs gained global recognition at a time when internet access was limited. He emphasized that despite the lack of widespread internet usage, his music was widely heard and appreciated.
The fan praised Iyanya for his role in introducing afrobeats to the global stage, specifically citing the immense success of “Kukere”. Iyanya acknowledged the impact of his songs and stated that their significance cannot be undermined or dismissed.
Confident in his position, Iyanya mentioned that people may underestimate his achievements based on the information available to them, but when it comes to hit songs, he openly challenged anyone to match his track record.
To sum up, Iyanya firmly believes that he deserves to be mentioned alongside the top afrobeats artists. He retweeted a fan’s comment expressing this sentiment and highlighted the global success of his music, particularly with the hit song “Kukere”. Iyanya issued a challenge to others, encouraging them to compare their hit songs to his own, underscoring the impact of his music during a time of limited internet access.
