Mufasa is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno,[1] it was released on 23 February 2022,[2] by PWRS and Cartel Entertainment.[3] It was written by Tekno and produced by Yung Willis.[4]
| "Mufasa" | ||||
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| Single by Tekno | ||||
| Released | 23 February 2022 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Augustine Miles Kelechi | |||
| Producer(s) | Yung Willis | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mufasa" on YouTube | ||||
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics and topped the Apple Music top 100 charts in Nigeria, and debuted at 23 on the TurnTable Top 50 chart.[5]
Background and reception
editTekno returned 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] OkayAfrica described the style of "Mufasa" as it being "on the elements he typically masters, afro-fusion percussion, light synths and a strong vocal delivery."[12]
Commercial performance
editIts video debuted on Soundcity's Naija Top 20, and also on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10.[13] It peak at 23 on TurnTable Top 50 chart and spent one week.[5] OkayAfrica included it on their lost of the Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February).[12]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 23 February 2022 |
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References
edit- ^ "Tekno Joins Bitcasino Family SEE DETAILS". This Day. 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.
- ^ a b "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". TurnTable. 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". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). 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.
- ^ a b "The Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February)". OkayAfrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Tekno Releases New Single 'Mufasa'". coolfm. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Mufasa - Single". Apple Music. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.