Skeletun

2019 single by Tekno

"Skeletun"

Single by Tekno
from the album  Coming 2 America (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Released| 8 October 2019 (2019-10-08)
Genre| Afropop
Length| 3:12
Label|

* Island Records
* The Cartel Entertainment

Songwriter(s)| Augustine Miles Kelechi
Producer(s)| Phantom
Tekno singles chronology
| "Agege"
(2019)  | "Skeletun"
(2019)  | "Putin"
(2020)

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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]

## Background and reception

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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

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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]

## Accolades

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

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | 8 October 2019 (2019-10-08) |

* Digital download
* streaming

* Island Records
* The Cartel Entertainment

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## References

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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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