Akon声称他对于Africbeats的崛起至关重要, 在尼日利亚引发争议。 Akon claims he's pivotal to Afrobeats' rise, sparking controversy in Nigeria.

塞内加尔裔美国人歌手Akon声称他在2000年代后期与尼日利亚艺术家Wizkid和P-Square等尼日利亚艺术家合作, 在西非音乐流派Afrobeats的崛起中扮演了重要角色。 Senegalese-American singer Akon claims he played a significant role in the rise of Afrobeats, a music genre from West Africa, through his collaborations with Nigerian artists like Wizkid and P-Square in the late 2000s. 然而,许多尼日利亚人批评他的说法,认为这些说法是夸大和不准确的,指责他试图重写原人的历史。 However, many Nigerians have criticized his claims, arguing they are exaggerated and inaccurate, accusing him of attempting to rewrite the genre's history. Afrobeats继续在全球增长, Wizkid和Burna Boy等艺术家获得国际认可。 Despite the controversy, Afrobeats continues to grow globally, with artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy achieving international recognition.