Controversy Brews As Duncan Responds to Criticism That He Is Copying AKA
Controversy Brews As Duncan Responds to Criticism That He Is Copying AKA. As Duncan prepares to drop his highly anticipated album tomorrow, he’s been building serious momentum around the project. However, not all the noise has been positive—some fans have voiced their disappointment with his creative direction, sparking a wave of criticism amidst the buzz.
In a recent exchange on X, Duncan found himself at the centre of a heated discussion regarding his musical direction and creativity. The conversation was sparked by a fan’s critique of Duncan’s choice to create a commercial or radio-friendly song, suggesting that he should focus on original rap rather than remixes, particularly in the Kwaito genre.
The user expressed frustration, stating, “Why ma kumele wenze a commercial/radio song you just do a kwaito remix ayi creativity yashota lakuwe,” which translates to questioning why Duncan opts for commercial remixes instead of showcasing his creativity through original music. They further compared Duncan’s approach to that of the late rapper AKA, implying that Duncan’s decision to remix songs is a sign of unoriginality.
In response to the criticism, Duncan did not shy away from addressing the accusations directly. He retorted, “Ubu mbuza AKA yena if enza njengam nom uphaphela mina?” which suggests he sees merit in emulating successful artists in the industry.
However, the user doubled down, accusing Duncan of lacking creativity, stating, “So you’re copying AKA futhi, somaKwaito remixer plus AKA wanna be kucacile creativity is zero.”
The user further urged Duncan to release original rap songs as lead singles, referencing successful tracks like “Roots” by fellow rapper Zakwe as an example of how to create impactful music. Duncan’s response took a light-hearted turn, as he playfully admitted to wanting to emulate AKA, humorously declaring, “Yes I’m copying him I want to be exactly like him and I will name my child CARROT.”
This statement was met with mixed reactions from fans and followers, with some appreciating the humour while others continued to criticize his artistic choices.
