Nigerian singer and record producer Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu, better known as Alhaji Tekno, reportedly collapsed on stage during a performance in South Africa.
The incident occurred while he was on his music tour, shortly after his shows in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Tekno fainted while performing and has since been rushed to a hospital in Johannesburg. His current condition is not yet known.
In the viral video, Tekno is seen being carried by several men behind a large banner after he collapsed.
Tekno, renowned for his blend of Afrobeats, Afropop, and hip-hop, first made a mark in the Nigerian music industry in 2013 with his debut single “Holiday,” featuring Davido. His 2014 hit “Dance” and subsequent tracks like “Anything” further cemented his status. The 2015 release “Duro” became a major hit across Africa, leading to multiple nominations and awards. His track “Wash” continued his success in the Nigerian music scene. The video of his collapse has sparked widespread reactions online.
Watch the video below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-5eJuNoJ2Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=cb687657-b33a-4401-940e-ee1db0862b27
Some reactions are shown below:
@michaelojuola said, “This is obviously Seizure, Cmon sense should tell you guys as first aids, clear all the space , give rooms for enough ventilation. Chai 😞”.
@kadmaye said, “South Africans would even wish him de@d already, why did he go to that dreaded Xenophobic atmosphere, better he went to Somalia”.
@0Chynese said, “Wetin them give am chop? See him hand as he steeve ewe”.
@IamTheIroko said, “He clearly had a seizure but then why is the camera rolling? Wishing him the best.”
amabassey said, “Someone had a seizure, and thr first step for another person was to pull out a camera.”