Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez, has sparked a heated debate after claiming that he is “50 times bigger” than Grammy-nominated singer Asake. The rapper made this bold assertion while reacting to a resurfaced 2019 tweet from Asake, in which the then-up-and-coming artist had asked Blaqbonez to follow him back on social media.
The claim came in response to a post by an X user with the handle @thejacobsss, who stated that it was “hilarious” to rank Asake higher than Blaqbonez. The user’s comment prompted Blaqbonez to agree, adding that he is a much bigger artist than Asake. “Asake is big, but saying he’s bigger than Blaqbonez is pure comedy walai,” the fan wrote. Blaqbonez responded by saying, “Like people are funny. I’m 50x bigger.”
The rapper then took to further amplifying his point by referencing his own success, claiming that he had sold out the O2 Arena in just one minute, a feat he suggested took Asake longer to achieve. “I sold out the O2 Arena in 1 minute; it took him longer,” Blaqbonez said. However, this claim appears to be inaccurate, as Blaqbonez has not yet sold out the prestigious venue, while Asake has sold out the O2 Arena twice in recent years.
Blaqbonez’s statement quickly gained attention online, with fans and critics alike debating the validity of his claim. Many pointed out the discrepancy in the facts surrounding the O2 Arena sales, leading to a number of reactions from both artists’ fanbases. Asake’s supporters have also been quick to defend the singer’s accomplishments, including his record-breaking performances at major venues like the O2 Arena.
