Skeletun
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| "Skeletun" | ||||
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| Single by Tekno | ||||
| from the album Coming 2 America (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | 8 October 2019 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| Songwriter | Augustine Miles Kelechi | |||
| Producer | Phantom | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Skeletun" Video on YouTube | ||||
"Skeletun" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno,[1] it was released on October 8, 2019, by the Cartel Entertainment.[2] It was written by Tekno and produced by Phantom.[3] The song was featured on the soundtrack to Coming 2 America.[4] It debuted at number 19 on the first ever official UK Afrobeats Singles Chart[5] and was nominated for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2020.[6]
Tekno's pandering set benefits greatly from the "Skeletun" production. The hit song is obviously made to appeal to club-hopping people with catchphrases like "e don tey wey we dey shayo" and lyrics appreciating a love interest's physique,[7] especially with peak flexing and concert season on the horizon. The music video was released this same day,[8] on the 8 October 2019, directed by TG Omori[9]
Commercial performance
The video debuted on Soundcity's Naija Top 20,[10] and also on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10. It debuted 19 at the first ever official UK Afrobeats Singles Chart[11] and was nominated for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2020.[12] On March 5, 2021, Def Jam Recordings, in conjunction with Def Jam Africa, release the 'Rhythms of Zamunda,' the original soundtrack to the sequel of Eddie Murphy's 1988 classic Coming 2 America,[13] the soundtrack features original songs from African artistes including 'Skeletun'.[14] OkayAfrica describe it that 'Tekno introduces his newest terms to the afropop lexicon with "skeletun," "kelepu," and "keletu" over a tasty highlife rhythm. "Skeletun," which is amusing and illogical, was created by a talented musician who is always learning new musical depths.' and include it on the Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (October).[15]