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Nigerian singer Teni has spoken about her collaboration with music star Olamide on their joint track, Zion, which has continued to gain massive attention online with over 3.2 million views on YouTube at the time of this report.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the singer reflected on how the song came together, describing the experience as something guided by “destiny and fate.”
According to Teni, the creative process started during a meeting at Olamide’s studio, where the atmosphere and musical energy immediately inspired the record.
“The song is a product of destiny and fate. Shout out to Olamide Badoo for this masterpiece because we met up in his studio, we had a guitarist who set the tone for the track, and that’s how it was born,” she said.
The singer also used the opportunity to praise Olamide’s talent, passion, and dedication to music, noting that the collaboration gave her a deeper appreciation of his artistry and work ethic.
“Working with Olamide opened my eyes to seeing how incredibly talented and great he is. His grit and passion for music inspire me which is why he’s one of my idols. I’m really grateful for having a song with him,” she added.
Teni explained that although the collaboration did not push her completely outside her comfort zone, it still became an eye-opening and memorable experience for her as an artiste.
“It was a beautiful experience, not necessarily out of my comfort zone, but it opened my eyes to seeing how incredibly talented and great Olamide is,” she said.
She further noted that the record was built on teamwork, mutual creativity, and a relaxed atmosphere in the studio.
“It was a collaborative effort. The both of us came together, exchanged ideas and had fun making this record together,” she explained.
The singer also recalled a funny moment that happened during the music video shoot for Zion, revealing how her admiration and respect for Olamide led her to unexpectedly copy his actions on set.
“During the shoot, when we were filming Olamide’s verse, he knelt down and I was like, ‘What!’ So I joined him to kneel down because who am I not to kneel down when my ‘idolo’ is kneeling down,” she recounted.
“It was funny because the director had to tell me to stand up. It just shows how much I consciously and unconsciously love and respect the mystery called Olamide Badoo,” Teni added.
Since its release, Zion has continued to enjoy strong reception from fans, with many praising the chemistry between both artistes and the song’s unique sound.
Teni, known for her energetic personality and vocal versatility, has remained one of Nigeria’s most prominent female artistes, while Olamide continues to maintain his influence as one of Afrobeats’ most respected hitmakers and music executives.
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