Ace highlife singer, George Jarah has waded into the controversy surrounding who the originator of the popular Azonto music is.

According to him, his former manager and Chief Executive Officer of Slip Music Records, Mark Okraku Mantey is the originator of the world acclaimed form of music.

The controversy over the originator of Azonto has dominated the Ghanaian media and beyond since it became trendy both home and abroad.

Several persons from Ghana and Nigeria including hiplife artiste, Sarkodie have made claims to the one-time popular music form and dance craze as originators.

Speaking on Work and Happiness on Adom FM with Ohemaa Woyeje, Goerge Jaraah said the Azonto rhythm emanated from his song hit track, ‘Ashikele’ which was produced by Mark Okraku Mantey.

He continued that the rhythm was created by Okraku Mantey but he (Mr Jaraah) only song on it and made it popular.

He made this revelation when stating his views about the current trend of music on the Ghanaian market.

The ‘Driver Banza’, hitmaker revealed that every generation produces its own style and stars while commending the current crop of musicians for carrying the mantle from where they left off.

“We came to meet the likes of Nana Kwame Ampadu and Obouba J.A. Adofo in the system. Rex Omar and I also came with a new style which also made a great impact in the industry. Music evolves every ten years and so shall it be. It’s their time, let them enjoy it,” he observed.

He described Okraku Mantey as one of the best managers he has ever worked with and added that he is willing to work with him again whenever Mark is ready for him.