Afrobeats sensation TENI teams up with UK electronic producer goddard. for a high-energy remix of her viral hit “Money”, out now via Artist House. Known for his innovative production style, goddard. brings a fresh, pulsating twist to TENI’s smash single, elevating its infectious melodies with deep bass and euphoric drops.
The original “Money” has been a massive success, amassing 17.9M+ global streams, hitting #1 on Nigeria’s Official Radio Charts, and charting across DSPs—including #4 on Apple Music Nigeria and #3 in Uganda. Now, this electrifying remix is set to take the track to new heights, bringing its energy to dance floors worldwide.
While “Money” celebrates luxury and ambition, TENI has been making waves for a different kind of wealth, giving back. Her real-life generosity has taken over TikTok, where she’s gone viral for handing out money on the streets of Lagos, showing love to the community that raised her.
From Lagos to Coachella, TENI’s journey is proof that success is about more than just personal wins—it’s about lifting others up along the way. As her music dominates the charts, her actions are inspiring fans around the world.
“Money” is an honest meditation on the complex relationship between success and happiness. Written during the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdown, the track reflects TENI’s personal journey of observing the fragility of life in the face of wealth and uncertainty. As she explains:
“Money is a very special song. I wrote money at the beginning of Covid, during lock down. The world was shutting down, and everyone was afraid and uncertain. I had just flown back to Nigeria from a crazy tour and all of a sudden we couldn’t go out and people were dying. Almost like the universe wanted all of us to pause and give us a reset. I remember how hard it was for people to feed themselves and their families and I wish I could have helped everybody and I couldn’t. I also saw wealthy people die, money couldn’t save them, so I said “money don’t buy you happiness, it can’t buy you love, it can’t feel this emptiness but I want all the money in the world.” – TENI
“Money” is the perfect teaser for what’s to come in 2025 as TENI readies her forthcoming project. The new year, new music offering blends carefree escapism with sobering reflection, a metaphorical cocktail that resonates with anyone who’s ever found themselves torn between the pursuit of fortune and the pursuit of something more profound.
ABOUT TENI:
Teniola Apata, aka TENI, is an award-winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress, and notable national figure. TENI is one of the most sought-after names in the African music industry, touring over 50 cities across Europe, North America, and Africa with key appearances this year at Coachella with DJ Spinall, MSG with Davido, and headlining The MURAL Festival of Montreal.
The BET and MTV EMA nominee has bagged numerous awards both at home and abroad, recently being honored with Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) – a top national merit award by the President of Nigeria for her nation-building services. The Afrobeats/pop superstar amassed a worldwide following after releasing two acclaimed albums, Tears Of The Sun and Wondaland.