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"Skeletun"
Single by Tekno
from the album Coming 2 America (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Released8 October 2019 (2019-10-08)
GenreAfropop
Length3:12
Label
SongwriterAugustine Miles Kelechi
ProducerPhantom
Tekno singles chronology
"Agege"
(2019)		 "Skeletun"
(2019)		 "Putin"
(2020)
Music video
"Skeletun" Video on YouTube

"Skeletun" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno,[1] it was released on 8 October 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 5 March 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.
Various 8 October 2019

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"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Larry Gaaga featured on 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack". Premium Times. 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". The 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.ng. 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'". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 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". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  13. ↑ "Tiwa Savage, Tekno and Davido feature on new 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack". Pulse Nigeria. 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". The Punch. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  17. ↑ "Skeletun Single". Apple Music. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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