Skeletun

"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]

"Skeletun"
Single by Tekno
from the album Single
Released8 October 2019 (2019-10-08)
GenreAfropop
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)Augustine Miles Kelechi
Producer(s)Phantom
Tekno singles chronology
"Agege"
(2019)		 "Skeletun"
(2019)		 "Putin"
(2020)
Music video
"Skeletun" Video on YouTube

Background and reception

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 debut 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]

Accolades

The song was nominated for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2020.[16]

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 8 October 2019 (2019-10-08)
[17]

References
  1. "TEKNO REPRISES HIS ROLE AS A HIT MAKER ON 'SKELETUN". culture custodian. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  2. "TEKNO AIMS FOR DANCEFLOOR ROTATION WITH NEW SINGLE, "SKELETUN"". thenative magazine. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  3. "TEKNO RELEASES NEW SONG "SKELETUN"". guardian. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  4. "Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Larry Gaaga featured on 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack". premiumtimes. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  5. "First ever Official Afrobeats Chart to launch this week to celebrate rise of Afrobeats in the UK". official charts. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  6. "[FULL LIST] Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid nominated for Headies". punch. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  7. "Chelsea stars Zouma and Rudiger sing and dance to Tekno's hit song after winning Super Cup". legit. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. "New Video: Tekno – Skeletun". bellanaija. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  9. "Tekno releases video for, 'Skeletun'". pulse nigeria. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  10. "Listen to Tekno's Skeletun'". pm news. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  11. "First ever Official Afrobeats Chart to launch this week to celebrate rise of Afrobeats in the UK". official charts. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  12. "See The Full List Of The 14th Headies Awards Nominees". thenet. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  13. "Tiwa Savage, Tekno and Davido feature on new 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack". pulse. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  14. "Def Jam Africa Releases Tracklist for 'Coming 2 America' Album". Okayafrica. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  15. "The 12 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month". Okayafrica. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  16. "[FULL LIST] Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid nominated for Headies". punch. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  17. "Skeletun Single". Apple Music. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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