Tekno nigeria musician biography books

Tekno (musician)

Nigerian singer, songwriter and transcribe producer (born 1992)

Tekno

Birth nameAugustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu
Also known as
  • Golden Boy of Africa
  • Slim Daddy
  • Alhaji Tekno
Born (1992-12-17) 17 December 1992 (age 32)
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Island (Former)
  • Universal (Former)
  • Cartel (Current)
  • Made Men Music Coldness (Former)
  • K-Money Entertainment (Former)

Musical artist

Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu (born 17 Dec 1992), popularly known as Tekno, is a Nigerian singer, composer and record producer.[1] His ticket “Enjoy” was the closing concord in an episode of loftiness Emmy-winning TV series Ted Lariat (Season Three, Episode Seven).

Background and early life

Kelechi is suffer the loss of Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, southeastern Nigeria.[2] He was born in Bauchi State sift a family of six — five boys and one girl.[3][4] He was raised in diverse parts of the country together with Nasarawa State, Kaduna (the resources city of Kaduna State) beam Abuja (the federal capital habitat of Nigeria) due to class fact that his father was a member of the African Army.[5] At the age comatose 8, Tekno Miles was registered in a music school swing he learned and mastered honourableness rudiments of playing the pianoforte and guitar.[5] He is excellence elder brother to another African musical act, Spotless.[6]

Musical career

Tekno Miles was first signed under K-Money Entertainment. His breakout single named "Holiday", was released under dignity imprint. With featured vocals outlandish Davido, "Holiday" was positively popular and gained massive airplay.[7]

In 2012, Tekno Miles was spotted make wet renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu at an event in Abuja, after Tekno Miles received top-hole standing ovation following the operation of a song titled "Onye Ne Kwu", his remix regard Ice Prince's "Oleku". It was at the same event flair met Iyanya and Ubi Scientist, the manager of Made Rank and file Music Group and they became friends. Ubi and Iyanya long run encouraged Tekno Miles to accompany to Lagos to further culminate music career.

On 5 Oct 2013, he signed a make a copy of contract with Made Men Air Group (MMMG),[8] under which of course released singles like "Dance" be first "Anything". These singles earned him a nomination in the "Best New act of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9] On 18 June 2015, Tekno Miles released authority hit single titled "Duro", which was produced by DJ Coublon. "Duro" was positively received both in Africa and in high-mindedness US.[10] A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N'abania was released on 16 November 2015.[11][12] It topped several charts bind Nigeria and on the cosmopolitan scene, it peaked at installment 5 on Capital XTRA's Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 for Sep 2015.[13] On 20 November 2015, Tekno Miles released a singular titled "Wash". The song was produced by DJ Coublon partner the video directed by AJE Filmworks.[14] On 27 December 2016, Tekno was named one stir up the top ten hip-hop humbling R&B talents to watch blessed the United States in 2017 by Billboard.[15] tekno also faint as the Pana master has changed his name to Full Tek

In 2016, Elton John phoney Tekno song titled 'Diana' round off one of his episode epitome Rocket Hour radio show exoneration Apple Music.[16]

However, On 13 Oct 2017, Tekno was featured coarse DJ Cuppy on a put a label on titled Green Light, which was officially DJ Cuppy's first single.[17]

On 12 December 2017,[18] Canadian doorknocker Drake posted images of man with Tekno to his Instagram page, captioning them, "Tekkk time."[19][20]

On 10 August 2018,[21] American minstrel Ciara, has teamed up comprise Tekno, for a collaboration styled "Freak Me."[22] Tekno announced influence song's release and revealed decency cover art on his Instagram account @teknoofficial on Friday.[23]

On 15 August 2019,[24] Tekno was proclaimed as one of the producers of ‘Won't Be Late’ from end to end of Swae Lee featuring Drake

In June 2018, Tekno signed unornamented distribution deal with Universal Punishment Group Nigeria (UMGN), a disunion of Universal Music Group cry charge of West Africa, since well as the UK-based Cay Records.[25] In July 2019, Tekno was featured on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift track record on the song "Don't Sceptical Me".[26]

On 6 December 2020, Tekno released the tracklist for authority long-awaited debut album, Old Romance.[27] In 2022, he featured deduct Kizz Daniel's 'Buga', a point that became the No. 1 shazamed tune within the identical year.[28] Also, within the selfsame year, Davido revealed how Tekno had assisted in reviving authority career at a very basic moment when he needed most recent inspiration.[29]

Afro-pop singer Tekno has floating the music video for top latest single "Puttin".[30] On probity back of his acclaimed 2023 album, The More The Holiday, award -winning Nigerian musician challenging producer, Tekno, has kicked soar a new musical era deal with his latest song, dubbed, Wayo. This new single is rendering first offering of his unique partnership with Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa, which will see Tekno becoming an investor and accomplice in the label.[31]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Records produced

"Nigeria Adherent Center[52]" (Tekno)

Awards and nominations

Personal life

In May 2018, Tekno welcomed shipshape and bristol fashion baby girl.[64]

In 2020, Tekno declared that he has relocated penny the United States till further.[65] This was a reaction give a lift the news of the motion presented at the Nigerian Tribal Assembly for the change slap the country's name to UAR, which was an acronym stingy United African Republic or Allied Alkebulan Republic on 2 June.

In 2017, Tekno made regulation known to the public consider it he has acid reflux. Birth condition had gotten complicated leading had ultimately affected his spoken cords. He had to lease surgery to tackle the issue.[66]

See also

References

  1. ^Fayemi, Daniel (9 November 2013). "I snubbed Jim Iyke, austerity to join Iyanya's Triple MG, TEKNO reveals". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. ^"TOP NIGERIAN MUSICIANS FROM EBONYI Online Dailies". 4 November 2015. Retrieved 19 Dec 2017.
  3. ^O.S, Sherif (12 June 2016). "Tekno Miles Biography Net attribute Age Date of Birth". Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. ^Detect, Mind (12 November 2022). "Tekno Miles Temperament worth, Biography & More". Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  5. ^ abOkafor, Onnaedo (23 October 2014). "Tekno Miles: 10 Minutes With The 'Dance' Crooner". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  6. ^"Meet Spotless, Tekno's erstwhile brother who avoids him owing to of his success". . 21 April 2017. Retrieved 6 Sep 2019.
  7. ^"PREMIERE: Tekno ft Davido – Holiday (Prod by Gospel)". NotJustOk. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  8. ^"Made Men Music Agency Officially Sign Tekno On Top Birthday". Information Nigeria. 18 Dec 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  9. ^Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Pastime Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  10. ^"Will Tekno Endure the Next Nigerian Pop Taking to Break In North America?". . Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  11. ^"REVIEW: Wizkid – Final (Baba Nla) + Tekno – Duro (Remix) ft. Flavour & Phyno". Videotape Wheels. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  12. ^"Song Review: Tekno – Duro". Adimsongs. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  13. ^"Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (September 2015)". Capital XTRA. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 15 Feb 2016.
  14. ^"VIDEO: Tekno – Wash". tooXclusive. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  15. ^"10 Hip-Hop and R&B Artists to Watch In 2017". Billboard. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  16. ^"Elton John closes 2016 with Kungs, Desert, Tekno, The xxx and more". Apple music. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  17. ^"Download mp3 DJ Cuppy & Tekno – Green Light". Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  18. ^"Drake & Tekno Potency Have New Music on prestige Way". Billboard. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  19. ^"Nigerians counter to Tekno's meeting with Vibration rapper, Drake". Punch. 12 Dec 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  20. ^"Wetin Drake and Tekno dey cook?". Bbc. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  21. ^"TEKNO FEATURES Be thankful for CIARA'S "FREAK ME"". Guardian. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 22 Apr 2022.
  22. ^"Ciara releases new single meet Tekno". Punch. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  23. ^"Tekno Releases New Single, Features American Chorister, Ciara". Leadership. Retrieved 22 Apr 2022.
  24. ^"Tekno produces 'Won't Be Late,' a new song for Swae Lee and Drake". Pulse Nigeria. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  25. ^"Tekno signs deal let fall Universal Music Group, Island Records". . 3 June 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  26. ^"Beyoncé: THE Riot KING: THE GIFT (2019)". . Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  27. ^Leight, Elias (11 December 2020). "'Old Romance' Shows Tekno Is Ready tend His Spotlight". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  28. ^"Kizz Daniel Drops Visuals For Buga Featuring Tekno Miles". The Guardian Nigeria Word - Nigeria and World News. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  29. ^Silas, Don (17 Apr 2022). "What Tekno did limit me – Davido". Daily Publish Nigeria. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  30. ^"Tekno Archives". The Guardian Nigeria Info - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  31. ^Mamo, Heran (23 May 2024). "Tekno Joins Mr. Eazi's emPawa Africa primate Investor & Partner". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  32. ^"Tekno Unviels 'Old Romance' Album Tracklist". NotjustOk. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  33. ^Kan, Toni (30 March 2024). "Tekno's 'The More, The Better' and a wonky musical restoration - Adeniyi Odukoya". The Port Review. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  34. ^"Tekno – Anything". Waveloaded. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  35. ^"Tekno – Pana". Nobadsongs. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  36. ^"Tekno – Wash". Betternigerianow. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  37. ^"Tekno – Jogodo". Olahitz. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  38. ^"Tekno –Samantha". V100music. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  39. ^"Tekno – Go". Legitloaded. Retrieved 16 Nov 2022.
  40. ^"Tekno Drops "Jogodo"". HotEntry. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  41. ^"Tekno presents unadulterated new song "Choko"". Entloaded. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  42. ^"Tekno – Knowledge You". Voxnaija. Retrieved 8 Feb 2024.
  43. ^"Tekno – Woman". Xclusivepop. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  44. ^"Tekno – Uptempo". Val9ja. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  45. ^Naijapals (6 April 2020). "Tekno (Prod. By Phantom) - Kata (With Lyrics)". Naijapals : Nigerian Music. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  46. ^"Tekno – Enjoy". Melodyflash. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  47. ^"Tekno – Jinja". Buzzmyear. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  48. ^"Tekno – Pay". Dopexclusive. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  49. ^ (25 February 2023). "Tekno addresses position State of The Nation chance "Freetown"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  50. ^"Tekno – Peppermint". Xclusivesongs. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  51. ^Alake, Motolani (15 December 2020). "'Old Romance' in your right mind a lot of 'Tekno' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  52. ^NSC
  53. ^Deolu (3 Sep 2014). "Full List Of Winners For The Nigerian Entertainment Acclaim 2014". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  54. ^Adedayo Showemimo (13 Sept 2016). "1 year after, NMVA announce 2015 winners". Nigerian Diversion Today. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  55. ^ abc"Nominations are Here! Find set up who Made the 2016 African Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  56. ^Alyssa Klein (22 Oct 2016). "The Full List bazaar MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Winners". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 15 Haw 2017.
  57. ^"Nigerian Acts Win Big Be redolent of 2016 MAMA Awards". Channels. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 22 Apr 2022.
  58. ^Mawuli, David. "WAMVA 2016: Bisa Kdei, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Wizkid, Flavour, others nominated". . Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  59. ^"Tekno, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, Kiss Jurist Crowned @ #SoundcityMVP2016 Full Winners List". 30 December 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  60. ^"Wizkid, Yemi Domain Named Africa Best At Soundcity Mvp Awards Festival". 30 Dec 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  61. ^"WIZKID, YEMI ALADE NAMED AFRICA Complete AT SOUNDCITY MVP AWARDS FESTIVAL". 30 December 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  62. ^"BET Awards 2017: Uncut List of Nominees and Winners". Us Weekly. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  63. ^"Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and Restore Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Play Awards". Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  64. ^"Tekno, prety girlfriend, Lola Rae god-fearing with baby girl". Vanguard. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 10 Jan 2022.
  65. ^Nwosu, Annie (4 July 2021). "Why I relocated to Reticent - Tekno". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  66. ^"MUSIC: "I have been sick for done a month with Acid Reflux" -Tekno Reveals as He Goes to America for Treatment". BellaNaija. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2022.