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Medical bills drained my money: Emotional Tekno Miles explains musical hiatus

Tekno Miles performs at the Ngong Racecourse Waterfront on September 9 2017. Photo: Felix Kavii.

Celebrated Nigerian singer Augustine Kelechi, popularly known by his stage name Tekno has disclosed details on why he went on break, explaining that he cracked his voice while performing one day and things took a downhill.

Speaking to Nigerian radio host and activist, Daddy Freeze, the ‘Pana’ hit-maker said he flew to London when things got serious, and then to the US. At the time, Tekno announced that he had acid reflux and he said a doctor told him it was pretty serious and the irritation affected his vocal cords.

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