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Tekno releases his highly anticipated new single, “Peppermint”
Today, Nigerian recording artist and record producer Tekno, released his highly anticipated new single, “Peppermint.” Listen to it HERE. Produced by Egar Boi, this captivating track showcases Tekno’s exceptional musical prowess.
With “Peppermint,” Tekno once again proves his ability to create infectious and genre-defying music that resonates with audiences worldwide. The song effortlessly blends elements of Afro-Pop, capturing Tekno’s distinctive melodic sound and showcasing his unique production style. Tekno’s ability to effortlessly fuse cultural influences with his unique musical style has made him a force to be reckoned with in the international music scene.
Singer, songwriter, and producer, Tekno (born Augustine Miles Kelechi) began releasing music in 2012, and his career has been on a steady rise since. Shortly after releasing hits “Duro” and “Pana”, he began receiving praise from international stars such as Drake, Billie Eilish, and more. His melodic sound and unique production style has made artists such as Beyoncé and Swae Lee tap him for features and production. Tekno’s future remains extremely bright, as the megastar continues to hone in on his renowned skill set which has brought international acclaim. A few of his accolades include four Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominations, two Headie Awards (Best Pop Single and Song of the Year), an MTV Africa Music Award nomination, a BET Award Nomination, and a RIAA certified Gold song through writing and production credits on “If” by Davido. In March of 2021 Tekno’s “Waka Waka” was featured in the original soundtrack for Coming 2 America. He’s also one of the most streamed Nigerian Artists of all-time with over 2 billion streams across all DSPs.