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Tekno details recovery from vocal illness and plans new releases following latest album
Nigerian musician Tekno has opened up about his health battles, legal disputes, and renewed creative drive following the release of his third album.
The short version
- Nigerian artist Tekno released his third studio album, Where Did Love Go?, in July 2026 after overcoming severe vocal health issues and career setbacks.
- The musician underwent vocal cord surgery in 2019 following an intense battle with severe acid reflux that left him unable to speak for nine months.
- Tekno plans to release another project in September 2026 and launch a tour across Australia and the United Kingdom, including a London concert on October 4.
Key facts
- Tekno was diagnosed with severe acid reflux in April 2017, leading to inflamed vocal cords and a nine-month period during which he lost his voice.[Billboard]
- He underwent vocal cord surgery in New York in 2019 and fully recovered his vocal ability a year later.[Billboard]
- Tekno released his third studio album, Where Did Love Go?, in July 2026 through emPawa Africa.[Billboard]
- He is slated to release a follow-up project in September 2026 and perform a tour stop in London on October 4, 2026.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- Specific dates for Tekno's projected tours across Africa, Australia, and the United States have not been detailed beyond his October 4 London performance.[Billboard]