Pop singer‎ Augustine Kelechi popularly known as Teckno has posited that late Music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the root of modern day music. He disclosed this during an interview recently saying the study of Fela should be added to the curriculum in Nigerian schools‎.

How has Fela Anikulapo Kuti influenced your music?
I wouldn't say Fela influenced me in one way or the other. He was the root of our music. The story of Fela should be taught in our schools as part of history. When you talk about music in Nigeria,   you should talk about Fela. Even in death his legendary status lives. Fela changed ''our"lives entirely.

Are there traces of Afrobeat in your songs?
Yes, I'm currently working on some songs now that are literally influenced by Fela. I also did one with Wizkid which has Fela's style on it .