Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer, Tekno has revealed how Wizkid’s iconic 2014 hit “Ojuelegba” played a major role in inspiring one of his own biggest records, “Rara.” Speaking during a recent interview, Tekno reflected on the creative process behind the song, explaining that the storytelling and emotional depth of “Ojuelegba” motivated him to craft a track with similar resonance.

According to Tekno, he had long admired Wizkid’s record and was drawn to the way it captured raw, personal storytelling wrapped in a soothing, melodic sound. He explained that the acapella versions of both songs bear a striking resemblance, with the main difference lying in the choice of instrumentation used in the final production.

Tekno said that hearing “Ojuelegba” pushed him to channel that same spirit of authenticity into his own music, which ultimately gave birth to “Rara,” a song that went on to dominate airwaves and become one of the defining hits of his career.

“Ojuelegba,” released on Wizkid’s sophomore album “Ayo” in 2014, remains one of the most celebrated songs in modern Nigerian music history, having won Song of the Year at the 2015 Headies and later receiving a remix featuring Drake and Skepta that helped push Afrobeats onto the global stage. Tekno’s disclosure offers fans a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes influence artists have on one another, while reinforcing the lasting legacy of Wizkid’s record nearly a decade after its release.

The revelation has since generated buzz among music fans and industry watchers, many of whom have taken to social media to revisit both songs and appreciate the creative lineage connecting two of Afrobeats’ standout records.

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