Billie Eilish Calls Tekno Her Favorite Artist in 2019

In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, American singer Billie Eilish identified Nigerian Afropop artist Tekno as her favorite musician, stating, “My favourite artist is Tekno.” Eilish, then 17, expressed her admiration for his music, claiming she loved every song he released. This interview was filmed on October 18, 2019, and released in November of the same year, during a time when Eilish was gaining prominence in global pop music while promoting her debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Eilish later included Tekno's music, specifically his 2019 collaboration with Zlatan titled “Agege,” on her playlist.

The resurfacing of this video has renewed discussions about Tekno's influence in Nigerian music, particularly as he recently sparked debate regarding the origins of Afrobeats, acknowledging Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's influence while also highlighting contributions from highlife legends like Oliver De Coque.