Tekno is back, and he’s reminding everyone why he’s widely regarded as one of Afrobeats’ finest melody architects with his new track, Foolish.
The song leans into the “less is more” approach Tekno has perfected since his breakout, relying on mid-tempo percussion and a hypnotic, looping guitar riff that gives the track a deceptively simple elegance.
Sparse yet precise, the production allows Tekno’s voice and signature rhythmic phrasing to take center stage, a hallmark of the “Alhaji Tekino” sound that’s instantly recognizable.
The title Foolish is a clever misdirection. This isn’t a lament about naivety; it’s a celebration of the head-over-heels, reckless kind of love that makes even the smartest people act irrationally.
Tekno delivers the lyrics in his trademark blend of English, Pidgin, and onomatopoeic slang, creating a flow that’s both playful and irresistibly catchy. The chorus, built in a call-and-response style, feels tailor-made for live audiences, practically daring fans to sing it back with him.
What elevates Foolish above the sea of contemporary love songs is its self-aware charm. Tekno infuses the track with humor and lightness, performing with a wink and a nod that keeps the song breezy and engaging.
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Layer by layer, subtle backing vocals and understated percussion enrich the arrangement, transforming the track from a casual listen into a genuine earworm. By the second chorus, the melody is lodged firmly in your head, refusing to let go.
Commercially, Foolish is built to simmer rather than explode. It’s not a club banger designed for instant virality; instead, it thrives as the kind of song that DJs slot between high-energy sets, the tune that quietly dominates radio rotations for weeks.
Its smooth, vibe-driven energy fits perfectly into the current Afrobeats landscape, where groove and feel often take precedence over sheer intensity.
With this release, Tekno proves he hasn’t lost his touch. In an industry constantly chasing novelty, he remains a reliable source of the elements that propelled Afrobeats onto the global stage: infectious melody, impeccable rhythm, and effortless cool. Foolish doesn’t just make you move, it makes you want to, willingly, and with a smile.
Listen to Foolish HERE.