Key Points
- Fave questions a fan’s pencil sketch on X today. The query triggers debate on AI and craft.
- A verified user defends the artist’s work as handmade. He writes, “no be ai oga, press money”.
- Fans examine shading, braids, and finger lines for clues. Many ask for time-lapse clips to confirm process.
Afrobeats singer Fave (Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere) drew online glare today. She reacted to a pencil portrait shared by a fan on X. Her reply asked, “this isn’t AI?”, which stirred sharp talk.
Many users read the line as doubt of the artist. Others saw it as a fair check on fast AI tricks. Recent flashpoints include the Davido clash with X user.
What sparked the AI question
Artist @callmhesheggz posted a side-by-side photo and sketch. He wrote, “A pencil sketch of Fave by me; help tag her”. He asked followers to tag the singer until she noticed.
Fave replied under the post within minutes with one line. “This isn’t AI?” she asked, with a wide-eye emoji. Her tone split readers on whether she meant slight or care.
Verified user @RanceRider2 pushed back, defending craft over code. He wrote, “no be ai oga, press money” to clarify. More replies praised shading and hand detail in the drawing.
Artists push back on “AI” claims
Across X, creators say the AI tag can erase effort. Some cite rising theft by bots and quick filter apps. Related debates hit music too, as seen in Rudeboy legal action warning.
The problem is not new for visual artists online. Photo-to-pencil filters often mimic hand strokes with great speed. Viewers now ask for time-lapse clips or raw layers.
Yet tone matters when asking if a piece is AI. Polite checks can protect buyers and fans from mislabels. Cold lines can bruise trust between stars and young talent.
Fave rose with “Baby Riddim” and a rich, calm voice. Her fan base values neat craft and bold song writing. That shared value helped the thread keep things mostly civil.
By late afternoon, the sketch kept trending amid new tags. The artist thanked users who pushed his work respectfully. The singer had still not issued a longer follow-up.
Design tutors urged followers to look at line weight patterns. They said crosshatching shows pressure shifts hard for filters. They also flagged stray graphite marks near the eyebrows.
For the artist, the talk still brought reach and praise. He gained new follows and two small commission offers. He said he wants credit to match the labour.
