| "Mufasa" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Tekno | ||||
| from the album Single | ||||
| Released | 23 February 2022 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Songwriter(s) | Augustine Miles Kelechi | |||
| Producer(s) | Yung Willis | |||
| Tekno singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| Mufasa Video on YouTube | ||||
Mufasa is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno, [1] it was released in February 23, 2022, [2] by PWRS and Cartel Entertainment. [3] It was written by Tekno and produced by Yung Willis. [4]
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics and tops the Apple Music on top 100 charts in Nigeria, and debut at 23 on TurnTable Top 50 chart. [5]
Background and reception
Tekno returns after dropping his debut album Old Romance [6] to announce the release of Mufasa. [7] [8] The song is characterised as an Afropop song with elements of R&B. [9] The music video was released this same day, on the 23 February 2022. [10] [11]
Commercial performance
The video debut on Soundcity's Naija Top 20, and also on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10. [12] It peak at 23 on TurnTable Top 50 chart and spent one week. [13] OkayAfrica describe the style ‘on the elements he typically masters, afro-fusion percussion, light synths and a strong vocal delivery’ and include it on the Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February). [14]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 23 February 2022 |
|
References
- ^ "Tekno Joins Bitcasino Family SEE DETAILS". thisdaylive. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa' SEE DETAILS". notjustok. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Premiere: Watch Tekno's Video for "Mufasa"". complex. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno releases new single, 'Mufasa'". pulse nigeria. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno returns with new single & video "Mufasa"". bellanaija. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno set to return with new single". pulse nigeria. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa'". jaguda. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "The 4 Songs You Need to Hear This Week". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "TEKNO RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'MUFASA' OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM". culture custodian. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Afrobeats superstar Tekno shares video for latest club banger 'Mufasa': Watch". grungecake. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Releases New Single 'Mufasa'". coolfm. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "The Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February)". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Mufasa Single". Apple Music. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
| "Mufasa" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Tekno | ||||
| from the album Single | ||||
| Released | 23 February 2022 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Songwriter(s) | Augustine Miles Kelechi | |||
| Producer(s) | Yung Willis | |||
| Tekno singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| Mufasa Video on YouTube | ||||
Mufasa is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno, [1] it was released in February 23, 2022, [2] by PWRS and Cartel Entertainment. [3] It was written by Tekno and produced by Yung Willis. [4]
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics and tops the Apple Music on top 100 charts in Nigeria, and debut at 23 on TurnTable Top 50 chart. [5]
Background and reception
Tekno returns after dropping his debut album Old Romance [6] to announce the release of Mufasa. [7] [8] The song is characterised as an Afropop song with elements of R&B. [9] The music video was released this same day, on the 23 February 2022. [10] [11]
Commercial performance
The video debut on Soundcity's Naija Top 20, and also on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10. [12] It peak at 23 on TurnTable Top 50 chart and spent one week. [13] OkayAfrica describe the style ‘on the elements he typically masters, afro-fusion percussion, light synths and a strong vocal delivery’ and include it on the Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February). [14]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 23 February 2022 |
|
References
- ^ "Tekno Joins Bitcasino Family SEE DETAILS". thisdaylive. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa' SEE DETAILS". notjustok. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Premiere: Watch Tekno's Video for "Mufasa"". complex. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno releases new single, 'Mufasa'". pulse nigeria. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno returns with new single & video "Mufasa"". bellanaija. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno set to return with new single". pulse nigeria. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa'". jaguda. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "The 4 Songs You Need to Hear This Week". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "TEKNO RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'MUFASA' OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM". culture custodian. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Afrobeats superstar Tekno shares video for latest club banger 'Mufasa': Watch". grungecake. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Releases New Single 'Mufasa'". coolfm. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "The Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February)". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Mufasa Single". Apple Music. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.