Tekno denies receiving ₦1bn in royalties from Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’

Nigerian music sensation Tekno has firmly rejected ongoing rumors alleging that he received over ₦1 billion in royalties from Kizz Daniel for their collaborative hit song “Buga.”

The speculations circulating claimed that Tekno had publicly stated he earned royalties exceeding

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It was further reported that Tekno was entitled to 50% of all revenue generated by the song.

In response to these rumors, Tekno took to X (formerly Twitter) to dismiss what he described as a fabricated interview and vehemently cursed out whoever was responsible for its publication.

“Him money no reach, anybody wey put out that fake interview, thunder fire your mama,” Tekno tweeted.

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— Mykhearl Hola (@mykh_music) April 14, 2024

The track “Buga” was officially released on May 3, 2022, swiftly becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated songs, with a global audience participating in the dance challenge associated with it.

Notably, during a political rally, former Liberian President George Weah enthusiastically joined in on the dance challenge for the song.