by Peace Umanah — July 8, 2026

Tekno Sparks AI Debate with Bold Comments on Originality

Nigerian hitmaker Tekno has sparked conversation after sharing his thoughts on the growing use of artificial intelligence in music during a recent interview with Wazobia FM.

Addressing concerns about originality in the AI era, the singer argued that the technology is far more common in the creative process than many people are willing to admit.

“People keep talking about originality. AI learns from humans, so it’s still originally human. They’re lying to you if they say they’re not using it.”

Tekno suggested that AI should be viewed as a creative tool rather than a replacement for human talent, emphasizing that its outputs are ultimately built on knowledge and ideas generated by people. According to him, the conversation around originality often overlooks the fact that AI systems are trained using human-created content.

His comments arrive at a time when artificial intelligence continues to reshape the music industry, with artists, producers, and songwriters increasingly using AI-powered tools for everything from brainstorming lyrics and melodies to production and sound design.

As expected, Tekno‘s remarks have ignited debate among fans and music enthusiasts, with some agreeing that AI has become an unavoidable part of modern music-making, while others maintain that its growing influence raises important questions about creativity, authorship, and artistic authenticity.

🚨Tekno says every Artiste uses AI in new interview with Wazobia FM 😳

“People keep talking about originality. AI learns from humans, so it’s still originally human. They’re lying to you if they say they’re not using it.” pic.twitter.com/ItMrOP4Gfr

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) July 8, 2026