Tekno says love and relationships changed after COVID lockdown

Nigerian singer Augustine Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has sparked widespread discussion by asserting that the nature of love and romantic relationships has fundamentally changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview with Cool FM Lagos, the artist argued that the extended lockdowns of 2020 forced many couples into prolonged proximity, leading to widespread reassessment and, in many cases, disillusionment.

According to Tekno, this unprecedented period of togetherness exposed underlying realities that some partners had previously ignored. He suggested that many people discovered their feelings were not as strong as they had believed, leading to emotional fatigue and a decreased willingness to invest in deep relationships. "I think since after 2020, love is not the same," Tekno said. "During the lockdown people got to spend time with their lovers and realised, 'Maybe I didn't love this person as much as I thought.' I think we just grew fatigued of the ones we thought we loved the most."

The singer elaborated that healthy relationships require space, arguing that constant togetherness can diminish appreciation between partners. "If you can't appreciate the absence...