Tekno is out with new single ‘Foolish’

Tekno has returned to the spotlight with Foolish, a track that serves as a potent reminder of why he is considered one of Afrobeats premier melody architects.

mid-tempo percussion and a hypnotic, looping guitar riff, the production is sparse, allowing Tekno’s voice and his unique rhythmic syncopation to drive the song. It is the kind of production that sounds simple until you try to replicate it, a signature trait of the “Alhaji Tekino” sound.

The title Foolish is a playful misdirection. Tekno isn’t lamenting stupidity; he is celebrating the kind of reckless, head-over-heels love that makes smart people do irrational things. The lyrics are delivered with his trademark blend of English, Pidgin, and onomatopoeic slang, creating a linguistic rhythm that is as catchy as the beat itself. He employs a call-and-response structure in the chorus that is tailor-made for live performances, practically begging the crowd to sing the refrain back to him.

With this release, Tekno proves that he hasn’t lost his touch. In an industry that is constantly looking for the “new,” he remains a reliable source of the fundamental elements that made Afrobeats global: irresistible melody, impeccable rhythm, and a sense of effortless cool. Foolish is a track that invites you to dance, not because you have to, but because you simply can’t help yourself.

Listen to Foolish here.