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Tekno Miles’ rise to fame: His musical career and biggest hits

Tekno Miles’ rise to fame: His musical career and biggest hits

From a hidden gem in Nigeria to one of the biggest names in the music scene, Tekno Miles has made his presence known as an incredible singer and songwriter. His tracks are considered among the best in his country, and his artistry has been the driving force behind his numerous accolades and partnerships.

Tekno Miles’ musical beginnings

Tekno Miles was first discovered by renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu performing a song called ‘Onye Ne Kwu’ and receiving a standing ovation from it. He was then encouraged by some of the people from Made Men Music Group to build a career out of his musical talent. His very first single, ‘Holiday’, was well-received by listeners all over Nigeria.

 

He has also been recognised by international artists for his talent. Sir Elton John played one of Miles’ songs, Diana, on an episode of Rocket Hour on Apple Music. He also collaborated with American singer Ciara for the song Freak Me. Tekno Miles was featured in The Lion King: The Gift track by Beyonce in the song Don’t Jealous Me.

Tekno Miles’ biggest hits

Including Tekno Miles, Bitcasino partners with esports team, three musicians, and a hockey team. This just proves that he is among the musical artists that has a wide reach, especially in Nigeria. Wondering about some of Tekno Miles’ top hits? Some of them are:

Pana

Pana was Tekno Miles’ biggest hit of 2016 and arguably the most popular song in Nigeria at the time. Listeners outside of Nigeria have also appreciated this song, with the official music video garnering more than 140 million views on YouTube. Pana was also nominated for the Best Single of the Year 2017 at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Duro

Known as one of the tracks that skyrocketed Tekno Miles’ fame, Duro spawned a remix from renowned artists Phyno and Flavour. Originally produced by DJ Coublon, this love song became a huge hit among Nigerians and even got nominated for the Hottest Single and Best Music Video in the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Where

Where tells the story of how a man is eager to perform the marriage rites to the parents of a beautiful lady he wants to marry. This 2016 feel-good song has a wonderful music video where Tekno Miles shows off his dance moves. The song was produced under Made Men Music Group through Miles’ friend Selebobo.

Diana

The year 2016 was undoubtedly Tekno Miles’ breakout year in the music industry, with fans loving how he managed to release one banger after another. Diana became a follow-up to Miles’ previous hits in that year. Through this song, he shows his gratitude to all his female fans not just in Nigeria but in other parts of Africa as well.

Endorsements

Tekno Miles’ success has also been witnessed by other industries, leading to some brands partnering with him for endorsements.

MTN

MTN is a multinational telecommunications company based in South Africa. The Nigerian department of the company has teamed up with Tekno Miles for the artist’s biggest endorsement deal following his success in the late 2010s.

Bitcasino

Bitcasino, the world’s leading crypto casino, has also appreciated Tekno Miles’ music and influence in the Afro-pop landscape. After signing a deal with Bitcasino, he has now become a VIP high roller who enjoys games and his music at the same time. As Bitcasino partners with esports team, three musicians, and a hockey team, there is no denying that more artists will be added to their roster of ambassadors.

 

Tekno Miles has been one of the lucky ones to have their talent discovered and well-received by his community. With his great affinity and love of music, listeners are sure his next release will be just as good as his previous ones.

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