Artist profile
Tekno
Tekno (born Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu on December 17, 1992) is a highly influential Nigerian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer who is widely recognized as one of the definitive figures of modern Afropop. He frequently goes by the moniker Tekno Miles or "Alhaji Tekno".
Key Musical Facts
- Hit Discography: Known for massive global hits like Pana, Duro, Jogodo, Skeletun, and his feature on Kizz Daniel's viral hit Buga (Lo Lo Lo).
- Producer Powerhouse: Beyond singing, he is a mastermind behind the scenes, famously producing Davido's smash hit If and writing Won't Be Late for Swae Lee and Drake.
- Global Placements: His single Enjoy was famously used as the closing track on an episode of the Emmy-winning show Ted Lasso.
- Resilience: In 2018, he suffered a severe vocal cord injury due to acid reflux laryngitis, requiring major surgery that left him unable to speak for five months. He has since made a full vocal recovery and returned to releasing music, including his album Where Did Love Go?.