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"Mufasa"
Single by Tekno
from the album Single
Released23 February 2022 (2022-02-23)
GenreAfropop
Length2:58
Label
  • PWRS
  • The Cartel Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Augustine Miles Kelechi
Producer(s)Yung Willis
Tekno singles chronology
"Old Romance"
(2020)
"Mufasa"
(2022)
"Buga (Lo Lo Lo)"
(2022)
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 (2022-02-23)
  • PWRS
  • Cartel Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "Tekno Joins Bitcasino Family SEE DETAILS". thisdaylive. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa' SEE DETAILS". notjustok. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Premiere: Watch Tekno's Video for "Mufasa"". complex. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Tekno releases new single, 'Mufasa'". pulse nigeria. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  5. ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Tekno returns with new single & video "Mufasa"". bellanaija. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Tekno set to return with new single". pulse nigeria. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Tekno Announces Official Release Date For New Song 'Mufasa'". jaguda. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  9. ^ "The 4 Songs You Need to Hear This Week". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  10. ^ "TEKNO RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'MUFASA' OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM". culture custodian. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Afrobeats superstar Tekno shares video for latest club banger 'Mufasa': Watch". grungecake. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Tekno Releases New Single 'Mufasa'". coolfm. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  13. ^ "THE TOP 50 Week of March 7 2022". turntable charts. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  14. ^ "The Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (February)". okayafrica. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  15. ^ "Mufasa Single". Apple Music. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.