Popular singer Tekno has ignited a fiery debate after bluntly declaring that marriages are failing in today’s world, pointing fingers at shifting attitudes post-COVID and the rise of younger men pursuing wives of respected figures.
In a candid interview with Cool FM, the hitmaker expressed deep concern over what he sees as a decline in genuine romance and commitment.
“People got to spend time with their partners that period so maybe they got to realize they don’t really like them. I feel like since then, people have leaned into this not wanting to love as much,” Tekno explained, linking the pandemic lockdown to change in relationship dynamics.
He did not hold back on the state of marriages:
“Marriages don’t work. You even have some of our legends’ wives getting ‘chopped’ by some of the new boys.”
Tekno lamented the loss of organic love that once defined culture and entertainment.
“There was a time where love was a thing, for real. Even our movies revolved around love. Now our movies are just clout and influencing. It doesn’t feel organic.”
The singer also offered advice on sustaining relationships:
“If you can’t appreciate the absence, the presence doesn’t really make sense.”
His frank opinions have sparked heated reactions online, with some agreeing that modern relationships lack depth while others defended that healthy marriages still thrive but rarely make headlines.
Tekno’s comments come amid ongoing conversations about celebrity marriages, infidelity, and evolving societal values in Nigeria and beyond.