Depending on what mood you catch him, Tekno can oscillate from lyrics like “Suzuki no be Jincheng?Jet Li no be Liu Kang” to “We day pray for prosperity/ for national security”. While this dissonance can be interpreted as an encapsulation of his artistic range or a source of confusion, the divergence has made an interesting listening experience in the context of his latest releases- Agege and Better (Hope for Africa).
Better (Hope for Africa) is the next line in a discography that has found him reflecting and bemoaning the state of socio economic conditions. This time, he delivers over a Highlife derivative beat in pidgin lyrics, the components of his image of utopia- his people “jaiye”ing, quality education and an efficient health system.