In other news, Tekno has officially clarified his stance on Fela, and Seun Kuti has responded with a one-liner that has the internet in stitches.
Speaking during an interview, Tekno said he was born in Bauchi and grew up in Northern Nigeria, where Yoruba music was not commonly played around him.
"I no hear Fela growing up. I didn't say he's not the originator of Afrobeat,"
He said.
(frowns like Seun Kuti)
He explained that although his music is naturally categorised as Afrobeat because he is Nigerian, only one of his songs, Rara, sounds like the type of Afrobeat associated with Fela.
"Of every single hit record I've made, the only song I would call or record that would sound like what they would say Fela's Afrobeat is Rara, "
He said.
He added that Fela did not make songs like Duro, Pana, or Yawa, while maintaining that he respects the late icon.
(rubs head like Made Kuti)
"We all love Fela, but I didn't listen to him growing up. Even after I grow up, I no still listen to am,"
He said.
Using football as an example, Tekno compared his preference to being a Ronaldo fan while others preferred Messi.
"E no mean say Fela no be legend. He wasn't my king, he never was my king, he will never be my king."
He stated.
Asked who his own musical king is, Tekno gave a clear answer: Oliver De Coque.
Seun Kuti has responded to Tekno's comments with a single sentence: "The only Tekno I know is a mobile phone." Sources say Seun made the remark during a private event and it has since gone viral. He reportedly added, "If Fela is not his king, then he should not expect any blessings from the throne." Tekno has not responded to Seun's comment, but sources say he has been avoiding questions about Fela ever since.
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Source: One of Seun Kuti's associates, Itunu Bayo, who heard the comment and confirmed it was not planned.
