Tekno Reveals Creative Debt to Wizkid's Classic Track
Nigerian singer and producer Tekno has publicly acknowledged that his popular track 'Rara' drew its core inspiration from Wizkid's iconic song 'Ojuelegba'. Speaking during a recent appearance on a Cool FM podcast, Tekno confirmed what many music lovers had long suspected: the two records share the same musical foundation.
Tekno explained that the songs essentially share identical DNA. 'Rara is Ojuelegba. It's the same thing. Same progression, same everything. A good chef is always a good chef,' he said, emphasizing the direct influence.
How 'Ojuelegba' Sparked a Hit
The singer and producer described just how deeply he was immersed in Wizkid's classic before 'Rara' came to life. According to Tekno, the sheer volume of time he spent listening to 'Ojuelegba' eventually sparked the creative energy that produced his own hit.
'I listened to Ojuelegba so much that it gave me a hit song. That's one of my all time favorite songs. Not just Afrobeats, all time,' he said, underscoring the track's lasting impact on him.
Tekno Shocked That Wizkid Nearly Shelved 'Ojuelegba'
Tekno also revealed that he was genuinely taken aback when he learned that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid had nearly shelved the record altogether. 'I was shocked when Wizkid said he almost didn't release Ojuelegba,' Tekno added, describing the finished product as 'just a good shuffle.'
This revelation adds a layer of appreciation for the song, which Tekno considers a masterpiece despite its near non-existence.
Fans React to Tekno's Confession About Wizkid's Influence
Tekno's admission quickly gained traction online, drawing strong opinions from fans across social media platforms. Many debated the extent of Wizkid's influence on Nigerian music and whether proper credit was given.
@Zarmani_vybz wrote: 'Hope wizkid was properly credited, not just by saying that he inspired you.' @Dvoices1 commented: 'Ojuelegba is a classic record it inspires a lot of people.' @TkakaBariga reflected on Tekno's career choices, noting: 'Back then I love Tekno music, but he fumble when he picked side doing Wiz and Obo fight, he should have been Neutral that time.'
@jimmieprass added: '@RoffTeeth hear what a Big creative like tekno says about Ojuelegba! but u want me to accept the nonsensical words of a self proclaimed analyst like u!! Joker?' @kuti_money stated: 'See now o, I will deactivate immediately. If I see any talented artist talk say those 2 acclaimed big 2 songs have ever inspired them to make a hit. We have really disrespected wiz by comparing him to 9ja artist o aswr.'
Tekno's Recent Musical Output
Earlier, reports emerged that Nigerian music star Tekno returned with a new love song titled 'Power Bank', which features danceable rhythms. The singer released visuals for the track shot in Abuja by director Kemz, which featured Nollywood actress Regina Daniels as his love interest. Regina shared a clip from her appearance on her Instagram page, where she described the singer as her favourite artist.
