Nigerian Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido became the centre of an online debate after fans interacted with Elon Musk’s generative AI chatbot, Grok.
The debate kicked off when a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) asked Grok who the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) in Afrobeats was, requesting a one-word response.
The user simply posted:
“Hey @grok, Who is the GOAT of Afrobeats? Give me a one-word answer.”
Grok responded to the trending post with the name Wizkid.
This prompted another curious user to ask:
“Hey @grok, who thinks they are the GOAT of Afrobeats but isn’t? Give me a one-word answer.”
To the surprise of many, Grok responded with the name Davido, the DMW record executive.
More questions followed, diving into various aspects of the Nigerian music scene. When asked about the best rapper in the country, Grok named Odumodublvck.
Another user inquired:
“Who has the biggest Afrobeats song? Give me a one-word answer.”
Grok answered Tyla.
When asked, “Who is the most popular Nigerian artiste? Give me a one-word answer,” Grok named Burna Boy.
The conversation sparked further debates among fans, as Grok’s answers seemed to challenge common perceptions of the genre’s key players.
Grok AI, launched in November 3, 2023, is promoted as having a “sense of humour” and has direct access to sister platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
See the post below:
Hey @grok
Who thinks he is the GOAT of Afrobeats but is not? give me a one word answer.
— Jet Daniel
(@LaceVine) March 28, 2025
See how netizens reacted below:
@EzeaniM1990 sai
Now i don’t rate Grok anymore
@PrinceofUAR wrote: “@grok Did @davido offended you ?”
@thejamesoyeleye said: 
This thing sweet me die. That talentless mf.
@IledareF wrote: “Una sabi start trouble sha .”
@AdorableEbony wrote: “Grok na complete werey.”
@Izongdave said: “@grok baba and oluwa say demnno dey do afrobeat nau, u come give OBO uppercut like this?”
@_iamtolulope said: “This grok no sabi joor,”
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