Tekno Biography: Age, Net Worth, Family, Career, Songs, Wife and Baby Mama (2026)

Tekno is one of Nigeria's most talented singers, songwriters and music producers who changed the sound of Afrobeats with his unique voice and hit songs.

Tekno Age and Early Life

Tekno Miles real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu. He was born on December 17, 1992, in Bauchi State, Nigeria. He is 33 years old as of 2026. Tekno is from Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State.

He grew up in a military family because his father was a soldier. Because of his father's job, Tekno lived in many places like Nasarawa, Kaduna and Abuja. This made him meet different cultures and music.

Tekno started loving music at the age of 8. He was in his school choir and learned how to play piano and guitar early. He attended National College in Kaduna and later went to music school to improve his talent. While other children were playing football, Tekno was already producing beats in his room.

Tekno Career and Breakthrough

Tekno started music professionally at age 18. He moved to Lagos to chase his music dream and was first signed by K-Money Entertainment. His first single was titled Holiday but it did not blow.

His breakthrough came in 2013 when he was discovered by Julius Agwu and signed to Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) owned by Ubi Franklin. Under Triple MG, Tekno released Oje in 2014 which became a small hit.

But the real blow was in 2015 when he released Duro. Duro was everywhere in Nigeria, radio, clubs, streets. The song had a catchy dance and made Tekno a star overnight. After Duro, he released Wash and then Pana in 2016.

Pana is Tekno's biggest song ever. Pana became number one in Nigeria and was played in America, Europe and across Africa. The song made Tekno win many awards and got him noticed by international stars. Pana video has over 100 million views on YouTube.

After Pana, Tekno continued with hit songs like Yawa, Be, Samantha, Go, Choko, Diana, Uptempo, Skeletun, Jogodo, Better (Patek), Enjoy and Peace of Mind.

Tekno is not just a singer, he is a super producer. He produced one of Davido's biggest hits If which won many awards. Davido himself said Tekno made If in less than 30 minutes. Tekno has produced for many stars including Swae Lee, Drake and Beyonce. He was part of Beyonce's Lion King album where he wrote and produced Don't Jealous Me.

In 2020, Tekno left Triple MG and started his own label Cartel Music. He released his first album Old Romance in 2020 and second album The More The Better in 2023. Both albums showed his growth as an artist.

Tekno Net Worth in 2026

Tekno net worth in 2026 is estimated to be around 4.5 million dollars which is about 6.8 billion naira. His money comes from music streaming, shows, endorsement deals and music production.

He charges between 15 to 25 million naira per show in Nigeria and up to 50,000 dollars for international shows. He has had endorsement deals with MTN, Glo, and other big brands.

Tekno owns luxury cars including Lamborghini and expensive houses in Lagos. Despite his money, Tekno lives a quiet life and does not show off too much on social media like other artists.

Tekno Family, Baby Mama and Children

Tekno is very private about his family life. He is not married yet as of 2026.

Tekno has a baby mama named Lola Rae who is a Nigerian-British singer and dancer. Lola Rae gave birth to Tekno's first child in 2018. Their daughter's name is Skye Alisha Okechukwu.

Tekno and Lola Rae have been together for many years though they keep their relationship lowkey. They live together in Lagos and sometimes in the UK. Tekno loves his daughter very much and always posts her on his Instagram.

Tekno lost his voice temporarily in 2017 due to acid reflux and had to take a break from music. He went for surgery in America and God healed him. Since then he has been more careful with his health.

He is close to his mother and siblings. His mother always prays for him and supports his music career.

Tekno Songs and Latest Projects in 2026

Tekno has released over 40 hit songs in his career. Some of his most popular songs include Pana, Duro, Diana, Yawa, Wash, Samantha, Rara, Better, Enjoy, Wayo, Jinja, Choko, Go, Be, Skeletun, Uptempo, Jogodo, Agege, Don't Jealous Me and Gon Gon.

In 2026, Tekno is still active and releasing new music. His latest singles include Peace of Mind and other Afro-fusion sounds that mix Afrobeats with dancehall and Amapiano.

Tekno is working on a new album expected to drop later in 2026. He is also focusing on helping young artists under his Cartel Music label.

Tekno is respected in the Nigerian music industry because he is talented, humble and original. Many young artists like Rema, Fireboy DML and Joeboy say Tekno inspired them.

From a small boy in Bauchi to a global star who worked with Beyonce and Drake, Tekno's story is a true grass to grace story.

FAQs about Tekno

How old is Tekno? Tekno is 33 years old, born December 17, 1992.

What is Tekno real name? His real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu.

Is Tekno married? No, Tekno is not married but has a baby mama Lola Rae.

How many children does Tekno have? Tekno has one daughter Skye.

What is Tekno net worth? About 4.5 million dollars.