People called me lazy after my career declined - Tekno
Nigerian musician Tekno has revealed that he faced severe stigmatization and was labeled 'lazy' by his team while suffering from vocal cord damage. The singer explained that he struggled with his mental health and a loss of passion for music during his recovery period.
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The story highlights the often-hidden mental health struggles and professional pressures faced by public figures in the entertainment industry.
Music star, Augustine Kelechi, alias Tekno, has opened up about the stigmatisation he faced while battling severe vocal cord damage from acid reflux that led to his career decline. DAILY POST recalls that Tekno, at the peak of his fame in 2018-2021, suffered severe vocal cord damage, during which he couldn't sing and was forced into a multi-year hiatus, which disrupted his momentum.
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