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]

"Mufasa"
Single by Tekno
from the album Single
Released23 February 2022 (2022-02-23)
GenreAfropop
Length2:58
Label
  • PWRS
  • 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

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

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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

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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

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 23 February 2022 (2022-02-23)
  • PWRS
  • Cartel Entertainment

References

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  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.