From Afrobeat to Highlife, through Amapiano and the traditional rhythms of the 237, Teety Tezano makes a bold return with REBORN, a hybrid, radiant, and powerful EP. A must-listen.
The return of Teety Tezano: A singular voice to (re)discover
Some artists don’t just sing — they narrate. They tell the stories of a people’s memory, the hopes pulsing through the hot streets of Douala, the whispered secrets of family gatherings, and the deep vibration of a fully embraced African identity. Teety Tezano is one of them.
After a creative break, the Cameroonian artist steps back into the spotlight with a project that mirrors her essence: a sonic and intimate manifesto titled REBORN. It’s more than an EP — it’s a rebirth. A reinterpretation of her heritage, a vision of the future, a love letter to African music in all its richness. With just five tracks, REBORN speaks volumes — with strength, tenderness, and authenticity.
From the very first notes, REBORN disorients — in the best way. Afrobeat leads the charge, with its defiant horns and rebellious kicks. Then comes Amapiano, relentless, organic — it feels like Johannesburg saluting Lagos. The journey continues through rooted, vibrant Highlife, evoking the nights of Bamenda or Abidjan. Finally, rhythms from the 237 — Cameroon’s heartbeat — permeate the whole project: traditional choirs, delicate balafons, ancestral groove.
Each track seems to declare:
“My Africa knows no borders. It’s lived, it’s danced, it’s listened to.”
And it’s precisely this wealth that Teety Tezano channels in REBORN — like an invisible thread connecting generations, sounds, and lands.
At the heart of the EP, one track stands out for its emotional and symbolic weight: Java à Gogo. This song, recorded in collaboration with her father, the respected musician Johnny Tezano, is more than a duet — it’s a passing of the torch.
ohnny’s warm voice converses with his daughter’s like two continents reuniting, two eras overlapping. The rhythm, festive and almost ritualistic, sets memories dancing. The lyrics speak of roots, of filial ties, of that invisible memory that keeps us standing. For Teety, it’s a way of saying: “I am here thanks to those who came before me.” And Johnny responds: “Walk with your time, but never forget where you come from.”
Behind every sincere project, there’s a tribe. Teety Tezano’s is called the ESOA Tribe — a collective of artists and supporters involved in her videos, live shows, and creative decisions. Add to that some major allies: Christian from Griokids, Kahi, Moulaye, and many more. All united by one ambition: to uplift the voice of a young, diverse, and proud Africa.
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Far from the lone-artist stereotype, Teety embodies a new generation of Afro-descendant creators who work in packs, in networks, in harmony. Her project is no ego trip — it’s a chorus. And every note carries the heartbeat of an entire collective.
REBORN is available on all streaming platforms: Spotify, Boomplay, Apple Music.
The Java à Gogo music video is already out — vibrant and full of color, it captures the joyful chemistry between Teety and Johnny in a festive, almost carnivalesque setting. Keep an eye on the artist’s social media for updates.
With REBORN, Teety Tezano isn’t trying to please — she’s striving to be. To be real. To be whole. To be plural. In a world that homogenizes sound, she offers an unapologetic Afro-diversity — between tradition and modernity, tenderness and resistance, heritage and rebirth.
Teety Tezano is back. And she’s not alone.
