Nigerian singer CKay, also known as Chukwuka Ekweani, took to his Twitter account to credit the global success of afrobeat hit songs to the influential music of Tekno and Runtown. In a tweet on Friday, June 16, 2023.
CKay expressed his belief that in the future, the Nigerian music industry would gather to acknowledge the significant role played by Tekno and Runtown in the crossover success of Afrobeats. He highlighted that their music opened doors for songs like Love Nwantiti, Emiliana, Ku Lo Sa, and Calm Down.
