- Kenny Blaq in a recent interview with Hip TV, claimed that he brought the Wizkid and Davido vibe to the genre.
- He credited the late Gbenga Adeboye, CD John and others for paving the way for the music comedy genre in Nigeria.
Comedian Kenny Blaq has recently shared his thoughts on his role in the music comedy genre in Nigeria.
Speaking in a recent interview with hip TV, Kenny Blaq clarified that he did not pioneer the genre, he credited predecessors like Gbenga Adeboye, CD John, and others for laying the groundwork.
He highlighted that his unique approach, inspired by contemporary artists like Wizkid and Davido, differentiated his style from earlier music comedians.
He noted that his versatility in exploring various genres, mashups, and storytelling set him apart.
While acknowledging he didn’t start music comedy, Kenny Blaq stated that his contributions have significantly strengthened the genre in Nigeria.
In his words:
“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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