I Have No Nigerian Roots, I Am A Pure Asante–Mickey Lux Clears The Air About His Background

According to a report by KessbenTV, on Friday October 30, 2026, Ghanaian musician Mickey Lux has firmly dismissed suggestions that he has Nigerian roots, insisting that he is a pure Asante who was born and raised in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

The emerging artiste made the clarification during an interview on Kessben Drive with Fante Quoo, where he addressed comments from some music lovers who have questioned his background because of the sound and style of his music.

According to Mickey Lux, although some listeners believe his musical delivery resembles that of Nigerian artistes, such comparisons should not be mistaken for his actual ethnic or family background.

He was emphatic in explaining that he has no Nigerian ancestry and remains proud of his Ashanti identity.

“I have no Nigerian roots, I am a pure Asante, who grew up in Atonsu Monaco in Kumasi,” Mickey Lux stated during the interview.

His comments were intended to set the record straight about his origins and address the growing curiosity surrounding his identity among fans and followers of his music.

The musician specifically mentioned Atonsu Monaco in Kumasi as the community where he grew up, reinforcing his connection to the Ashanti Region and its cultural heritage.

The discussion also highlights the influence of different musical styles across West Africa, where Ghanaian artistes sometimes attract comparisons with Nigerian performers because of similarities in sound, delivery and production.

With Nigeria’s music industry enjoying significant international recognition, some Ghanaian musicians have increasingly faced comparisons with Nigerian artistes, particularly when their songs feature contemporary Afrobeats sounds and similar vocal arrangements.

However, Mickey Lux appears determined to distinguish his personal identity from assumptions based on his musical style.

His clarification comes at a time when he is attracting attention within Ghana’s music industry, particularly following his growing musical profile and recent conversations surrounding his career.

The artiste has also previously spoken about the opportunities emerging from his musical journey, including claims that he has received calls from international record labels after Sarkodie featured on his song.

His latest comments have further generated interest in his personality, upbringing and connection to Ghanaian music culture.

By openly declaring his Asante heritage and identifying Atonsu Monaco as the community where he grew up, Mickey Lux has made his position clear, insisting that his musical sound should not be used to question his roots.

The interview on Kessben Drive with Fante Quoo has provided the musician an opportunity to address the speculation directly while reaffirming his pride in his Ghanaian and Asante identity.

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