Pana (song) explained

Pana
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Tekno
Genre:Afropop
Label:Made Men Music Group
Producer:Krizbeatz
Chronology:Tekno
Prev Title:Duro
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Diana
Next Year:2017

"Pana" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno,[1] which was released in July 22, 2016, by Made Men Music Group, it was written by Tekno and produced by Krizbeatz.[2] The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics[3] [4] and tops the MTV Base's hottest track of 2016 at number 2,[5] [6] it also debuted at the top 10 Soundcity TV count down.[7]

"Pana" won song of the year award at the 2016 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival[8] and was nominated at the 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Single of the year.[9]

Background and reception

Krizbeatz revealed that the beat produced for "Pana" was not originally for Tekno.[10] The song is characterized as an Afropop song with elements of R&B.OkayAfrica included the song in the 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2016 and describe it as a slow soother, much like "Duro" and "Diana"[11]

Commercial performance

The song became a continental hit[12] and was the second most searched Nigerian song on Google in 2016.[13] [14] It also charted at number one on Apple Music in several countries including Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana[15] and it went on to become Tekno's most popular record with over 50 million Spotify streams as of April 2022.[16]

Music video

The music video was released on 22 August 2016, directed by Clarence Peters. It became the third music video by a Nigerian artiste to surpass the 100 million views milestone on Youtube,[17] and the top five most viewed Nigerian music video of all time[18] as of 2021.

Awards and nominations

YearEventAwardResult
2016WatsUp TV Africa Music Video AwardsBest West African Video [19]
Best African Male Video
African Video of the Year
Best Afro Pop Video
Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalSong of the Year[20] [21] [22]
2017Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Single of the Year[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notes on Tekno’s Pana. 26 February 2017. 22 April 2022.
  2. Web site: How Krizbeatz Changed African Sound With Tekno’s Pana Beat. 26 February 2017. 22 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Tekno has made ‘Pana’ and ‘Diana’ hit songs but will he find global success?. 25 October 2016. 22 April 2022.
  4. Web site: The 10 Best (And Most Impactful) Nigerian Songs Of The 2010s. 22 April 2022.
  5. Web site: Phyno’s “Fada Fada” beats Tekno’s “Pana” to hottest track of 2016. 19 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  6. Web site: Phyno’s “Fada Fada” named hottest track of 2016!. 19 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  7. Web site: Maleek Berry’s ‘Kontrol’ Is #1, Ezi Emela & Tekno Climb On #Cocacolatop10Nigeria. 22 April 2022.
  8. Web site: After Headies snub, Tekno dominates Sound City Awards. 30 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  9. Web site: NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2017 FULL NOMINEES LIST. 22 August 2017. 22 April 2022.
  10. Web site: Pana’s beat was not originally meant for Tekno –Krizbeat. 7 July 2018. 22 April 2022.
  11. Web site: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2016. 22 April 2022.
  12. Web site: Will Tekno Be the Next Nigerian Pop Star to Break In North America?. 28 March 2017. 22 April 2022.
  13. Web site: Top 10 most searched Nigerian songs on Google 2016. 17 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Kiss Daniel & Tekno Top The List Of Most Searched Nigerian Songs On Google Of 2016 (See Full List). 14 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  15. Web site: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26 2016 OFFICIAL TOP 50 SONGS – NIGERIA 20 NOVEMBER – 26 NOVEMBER. 22 April 2022.
  16. Web site: @alhajitekno's "Pana" Hits 50 Million Streams on Spotify. 22 April 2022.
  17. Web site: Tekno’s Pana Hits Over 100 Million YouTube Views. 28 March 2019. 22 April 2022.
  18. Web site: Here are the top 20 most viewed Nigerian music videos of the decade. 2 January 2020. 22 April 2022.
  19. Web site: WAMVA 2016: Bisa Kdei, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Wizkid, Flavour, others nominated. David. Mawuli. pulse.com.gh. 23 April 2022.
  20. Web site: Tekno, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, Kiss Daniel Crowned @ #SoundcityMVP2016 Full Winners List. 30 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  21. Web site: Wizkid, Yemi Alade Named Africa Best At Soundcity Mvp Awards Festival. 30 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  22. Web site: WIZKID, YEMI ALADE NAMED AFRICA BEST AT SOUNDCITY MVP AWARDS FESTIVAL. 30 December 2016. 22 April 2022.
  23. Web site: Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. 22 April 2022.

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