May 14, 2026

Tekno Denies Collapsing on Stage in South Africa, Says He’s “Hale and Hearty”

By Damilola A.

Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Tekno, has addressed widespread rumours about his health following the circulation of a video that allegedly showed the artist collapsing on stage during a performance in South Africa. The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking concern among his fans.

Tekno, whose real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu, took to Instagram to clear the air and reassure his followers.

In a post shared on Monday, the music star dispelled the rumours, stating that he was neither in South Africa nor the person in the video.

“Hey guys, I’m hale and hearty and not currently in South Africa,” Tekno wrote alongside photos of himself on a beach walkway. “I hope whoever that was in the video is doing well and ok. Thank you guys. Love you.”

Google News

Stay connected via Google.

Add Okay News as a preferred source for faster follow-through coverage.

Preferred sourceAdd on Google
Advertisement

Tags

About the author

Advertisement
Stay with Okay News

Follow the report beyond this story

Follow Okay News across the channels and tools you use most.

ChannelFollow on WhatsAppDirect story alerts, sharper updates, and easier sharing with your circle.Preferred sourceAdd on GoogleFollow Okay News updates across Google surfaces.Visual briefingsFollow on InstagramVisual updates, clips, and newsroom highlights.Reader appGet the appRead Okay News on your mobile device.