Few Afropop artists have returned to romance as consistently as Tekno. It has remained one of the defining threads of his music, shaping many of the records that built his career. ‘Where Did Love Go?’ continues that tradition, offering an eight-track exploration of love in its different forms.

The project arrives nearly six years after ‘Old Romance,‘ his debut album. In the time between both releases, Tekno has remained one of Afrobeats’ most dependable hitmakers. With a catalogue that stretches back more than a decade, he has little left to establish. Instead of chasing trends or attempting a dramatic reinvention, ‘Where Did Love Go?’  leans into the qualities that have defined his music for years: memorable melodies, understated songwriting and an ear for records that connect.

The album arrives nearly six years after Old Romance, his debut studio album. Since then, Tekno has continued to release singles while maintaining a catalogue that stretches back more than a decade. Rather than signalling a shift in direction, Where Did Love Go? builds on themes and songwriting approaches that have appeared throughout his work. Introduced by the singles “Bamboo,” “Press Button,” and “Matter,” the project focuses on relationships after the excitement of attraction begins to settle. Across eight songs, Tekno moves between longing, distance, reassurance and commitment, approaching each from a different perspective.

“Bamboo” opens the album with a measured pace, establishing the atmosphere that carries through the rest of the project. The song introduces many of the emotional ideas that reappear across the tracklist without rushing toward a conclusion. That mood changes on “Press Button”, produced by Yung Willis. Dancehall rhythms become more prominent while the melodic approach established by the opener remains in place, expanding the album’s sonic range without moving away from its central theme.

Tekno also contributes as a producer, handling four songs alongside Yung Willis, D’Meek, Justopac and Tino. While multiple producers appear across the project, the production remains connected through recurring Afrobeats, Afropop and dancehall influences. One of the album’s strongest moments comes with “Adaeze,” produced by D’Meek and Justopac. The song captures the confusion of watching someone grow distant without understanding why. Rather than forcing easy answers, Tekno allows the uncertainty to remain, making the emotions feel more relatable.

On “Matter,” the conversation shifts towards partnership. Built around the idea that another person’s burdens become your own when love is genuine, the song favours sincerity over grand gestures. Its message is uncomplicated, yet effective, reinforcing one of the album’s recurring themes.

Elsewhere, “Port Au Prins” imagines love as something worth crossing borders for, while “Wedding Day” moves beyond pursuit to embrace lasting commitment. Positioned toward the end of the album, it feels like a natural progression after the emotional questions explored earlier in the record. “Gently” offers one of the album’s lightest moments, bringing an easy confidence before the closing track, “Avelay.” What gives ‘Where Did Love Go?’  its strength is its consistency, rRather than jumping between unrelated ideas, every song contributes to a broader conversation about relationships and the different ways people experience love. 

Rather than introducing a new artistic direction, ‘Where Did Love Go?’ continues themes that have remained present across Tekno’s career. Through eight songs, the album revisits familiar emotional territory while approaching love through multiple perspectives instead of a single conclusion.

Listen to ‘Where Did Love Go?’ here.