I Have No Nigerian Roots, I Am a Pure Asante–Mickey Lux Sets the Record Straight

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 proud Asante who was born and raised in Kumasi, specifically in the Atonsu Monaco community.

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

According to Mickey Lux, the perception that he could be Nigerian appears to stem from the resemblance some listeners hear between his musical delivery and that of certain Nigerian artistes. However, he stressed that such comparisons should not be mistaken for his actual background.

Making his position clear, the musician stated emphatically: “I have no Nigerian roots, I am a pure Asante, who grew up in Atonsu Monaco in Kumasi.”

His remarks were intended to put an end to the speculation surrounding his origins and reaffirm his strong connection to the Ashanti Region, where he spent his formative years.

Mickey Lux’s comments also highlight how musical influences and similarities in sound can sometimes lead audiences to make assumptions about an artiste’s nationality.

With the growing influence of Nigerian music across the African entertainment industry, Ghanaian musicians who adopt or experiment with similar sounds are sometimes perceived as having connections to Nigeria.

However, Mickey Lux has made it clear that musical similarities do not determine his identity or cultural heritage.

By openly identifying himself as a pure Asante and mentioning Atonsu Monaco in Kumasi as the community where he grew up, the musician has reinforced his Ghanaian identity while responding directly to the questions raised by music enthusiasts.

His clarification comes at a time when conversations about Ghanaian and Nigerian musical influences continue to attract attention, particularly as artistes from both countries increasingly share sounds, collaborations and audiences.

The interview on Kessben Drive has therefore provided Mickey Lux with an opportunity to address the speculation personally and make his background known to the public.

For the musician, the message is straightforward: although listeners may compare his sound to that of Nigerian artistes, his roots remain firmly in Kumasi, Ghana.

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