“I was born in Bauchi, then I stayed
in Nassarawa, Kaduna and Abuja. My dad was in the army and it was one of the
things that helped me when I was growing up, because I knew I couldn’t mess up.
But he made me go into music, he used to play the guitar and he made me take
piano lessons. So everytime I played something new, he’d buy me a gift, so I
didn’t just jump into music, growing up for me was centred around music, as a
child, my toys were the piano and guitar.
in Nassarawa, Kaduna and Abuja. My dad was in the army and it was one of the
things that helped me when I was growing up, because I knew I couldn’t mess up.
But he made me go into music, he used to play the guitar and he made me take
piano lessons. So everytime I played something new, he’d buy me a gift, so I
didn’t just jump into music, growing up for me was centred around music, as a
child, my toys were the piano and guitar.
‘Dance’ came from me hearing a beat I
like. That’s how I sing, I don’t sit down and decide what to write, sometimes I
can hear someone’s beat playing and I’m inspired to write. So the whole song
was actually the intro of the beat because I didn’t really like the other part
of the beat. So I told E-kelly and we took it out, that’s why it’s the same
thing playing till the end. I didn’t want something complicated because
Nigerians don’t really like complicated things so I kept toying with it till I
had something playful and nice. When I put it out I got insulted, people said I
had better songs to put out but I said don’t worry, and 2 months after it’s
grown big. It’s so big that I’m even shocked”. TEKNO _ In Pulse Nigeria
like. That’s how I sing, I don’t sit down and decide what to write, sometimes I
can hear someone’s beat playing and I’m inspired to write. So the whole song
was actually the intro of the beat because I didn’t really like the other part
of the beat. So I told E-kelly and we took it out, that’s why it’s the same
thing playing till the end. I didn’t want something complicated because
Nigerians don’t really like complicated things so I kept toying with it till I
had something playful and nice. When I put it out I got insulted, people said I
had better songs to put out but I said don’t worry, and 2 months after it’s
grown big. It’s so big that I’m even shocked”. TEKNO _ In Pulse Nigeria
Augustine Miles Kelechi (born December 17, 1992) popularly known by
his stage name Tekno Miles or Tekno,
is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, producer,
performer and dancer. He is a
descent of Ebonyi state. He was born in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
his stage name Tekno Miles or Tekno,
is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, producer,
performer and dancer. He is a
descent of Ebonyi state. He was born in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
EARLY LIFE
AND BEGINNIGS
Born Augustine Miles
Kelechi is a descent of Ebonyi
State. He was born in Bauchi
State. He grew up in several parts of the country including Nassarawa, Kaduna and Abuja due to the fact that his father was a
member of the Nigerian
Army. At the
age of 8, Tekno Miles was enrolled in a music
school where he learnt and
mastered the rudiments of playing the piano and guitar.
Kelechi is a descent of Ebonyi
State. He was born in Bauchi
State. He grew up in several parts of the country including Nassarawa, Kaduna and Abuja due to the fact that his father was a
member of the Nigerian
Army. At the
age of 8, Tekno Miles was enrolled in a music
school where he learnt and
mastered the rudiments of playing the piano and guitar.
CAREER
Tekno Miles was first signed under K-Money Entertainment.
His first single titled “Holiday” was released under the imprint.
With featured vocals from Davido, “Holiday” was positively accepted
and gained massive airplay.
His first single titled “Holiday” was released under the imprint.
With featured vocals from Davido, “Holiday” was positively accepted
and gained massive airplay.
In 2012 while in Abuja, Tekno Miles was spotted by renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu at
an event after Tekno Miles received a standing ovation following the
performance of a song titled “Onye Ne Kwu”, his remix of Ice Prince‘s
“Oleku”. It was at the same event he met Iyanya and Ubi Franklyn, the manager of Made Men Music Group who
he became friends with. Ubi and Iyanya eventually encouraged Tekno Miles to
move to Lagos to further his music career
an event after Tekno Miles received a standing ovation following the
performance of a song titled “Onye Ne Kwu”, his remix of Ice Prince‘s
“Oleku”. It was at the same event he met Iyanya and Ubi Franklyn, the manager of Made Men Music Group who
he became friends with. Ubi and Iyanya eventually encouraged Tekno Miles to
move to Lagos to further his music career
On October 5, 2013, he signed a music contract with Made
Men Music Group under which he released singles like “Dance”
and “Anything” which won him a nomination in the “Best New act
of the Year” category at the 2014
Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled
“Duro” which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N’abania was released on November 16, 2015. “Duro” was produced by DJ Coublon. It topped
several charts in Nigeria and on the international scene, it peaked at #5 on Capital XTRA‘s “Afrobeats Chart: Top 10” for September 2015. On November 20, 2015, Tekno Miles released a single
titled “Wash”. The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video
directed by AJE Films.
Men Music Group under which he released singles like “Dance”
and “Anything” which won him a nomination in the “Best New act
of the Year” category at the 2014
Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled
“Duro” which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N’abania was released on November 16, 2015. “Duro” was produced by DJ Coublon. It topped
several charts in Nigeria and on the international scene, it peaked at #5 on Capital XTRA‘s “Afrobeats Chart: Top 10” for September 2015. On November 20, 2015, Tekno Miles released a single
titled “Wash”. The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video
directed by AJE Films.
DISCOGRAPHY
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Singles
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As featured artist
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Year
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Title
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Album
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2012
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“Ride” (Sammy featuring
Tekno) |
Non-album
single |
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2013
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“Rakaka
(Remix)” (GospelOnTheBeatz featuring K-Swith & Tekno) |
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2014
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“Say
Yeah” (Triple MG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo & Baci) |
Triple
MG – The Evolution |
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“Mashup” (DJ TTB featuring
Ajebutter, Runtown & Tekno) |
Non-album
single |
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“Amarachi” (Kankz featuring
Tekno) |
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“Boniface” (Dumex featuring Tekno
& Selebobo) |
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“Forever” (A’won Boyz featuring
Tekno) |
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“Shaba” (Young D featuring
Tekno & Sossick) |
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“Killing
Me Slow” (JoshBeatz featuring Tekno & Dammy Krane) |
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2015
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“Bum
Bum” (Stylezz featuring Tekno) |
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“Panya” (Bracket featuring Tekno)
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“Yudala” (Triple MG featuring
Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo, Baci & Mystro) |
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“Give
Them” (Prince Boom featuring Reekado Banks & Tekno) |
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“Feeling
You” (Rima featuring Tekno) |
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“Your
Face” (Nature Bee featuring Tekno) |
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“Pray
For Me” (Lynxxx featuring Tekno) |
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“Freaky” (SperoachBeatz
featuring Tekno) |
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2016
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“Bad
Man” (Rhyme featuring Tekno) |
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“Mama
Oyoyo” (Yemi Alade featuring Iyanya, Olamide, Tekno & Selebobo) |
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“Sisi
(Remix)” (Sexy Steel featuring Tekno & Olamide) |
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AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
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Year
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Award ceremony
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Prize
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Recipient/Nominated
work |
Result
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2014
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2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
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Best New Act of The Year
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Himself
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Nominated
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2015
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9th Nigeria Music Video Awards
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Best Pop Extra Video
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“Duro”
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Won
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2016
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2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
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Hottest Single
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Nominated
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Best Music Video of the Year
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Nominated
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Afropop Artist of the Year
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Himself
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Nominated
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2016
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MTV Africa Music Awards 2016
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Best New Act
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Himself
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Won
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WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards
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African Video of the Year
Best African Male Video
Best West African Video
Best Afro Pop Video
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Pana
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Nominated
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