Get the full lowdown on Tekno’s flirtatious new hit “Don’t Stop.” We break down the playful Pidgin English lyrics and cheeky imagery for your next singalong or karaoke session.
Tekno’s latest single, “Don’t Stop,” presents lyrics that are a masterclass in playful, flirtatious Afropop. The song revolves around a persistent, catchy plea that forms its core and title. This central hook creates an immediate and infectious call-and-response dynamic perfect for crowd participation and singalongs. The lyrical theme focuses on mutual desire and unstoppable physical chemistry, framed within a context of fun and wild nights. Tekno builds the narrative around hyping a woman’s curves and the exhilarating connection they share, crafting an atmosphere that is purely celebratory and geared toward the dancefloor.
The Nigerian artist employs vivid, humorous imagery that resonates with a local flavor. He uses clever similes, comparing physical attributes to everyday objects like “Dunlop” and “doughnut” to create cheeky, memorable pictures. These lines are delivered with a wink, avoiding vulgarity in favor of lighthearted fun. The use of Nigerian Pidgin English, with phrases like “E don sup” and “We de turn up o,” grounds the song in its cultural context, making it both authentic and accessible to a broad audience familiar with the continent’s popular music lingo.
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Beyond the flirtation, the lyrics weave in subtle hints of negotiation and a desire for deeper connection. Tekno touches on themes of investment and reciprocity, singing about understanding what it takes “Monday to Sunday” and playfully addressing a partner with lines like “Girl don’t be greedy / Baby collect small”. This adds a layer of modern relational dynamics to the otherwise carefree vibe, suggesting a partnership that is both thrilling and transactional in a playful sense. The phrase “Different investors / Me and you get connection” cleverly frames their bond as a unique and valuable alliance.
For fans looking to engage with the song, whether for karaoke, a party singalong, or simply to understand the nuances, the lyrics of “Don’t Stop” offer a perfect blend of simplicity and character. The structure is repetitive in a way designed for easy memorization and audience hype, while the specific word choices and metaphors provide the distinctive texture that marks Tekno’s songwriting. His ability to mix romantic themes with street-smart, humorous language has been a hallmark of hits like “Pana” and “Duro”. This new track continues that tradition, packaging desire and fun into lyrics that are built to be chanted back at him by crowds everywhere, solidifying his place as a hitmaker who understands the pulse of the party.
Produced by Freshy
12 December 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 emPawa Africa Music Services Limited
Lyrics
She say don’t stop
Don’t stop
Every time way I reach bus stop
E don sup
E don sup
See boobi e be like Dunlop
We de turn up o
Turn up o
She dey round about like doughnut
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
Igiri Ogbanje
Ogbanjeee
Where you de my mind Dey
Dey Dey uhhnm
Make I know
Monday to Sunday
Make I know
How much I go pay
Make I know
For inside your gobe
Make I know
Uhnmmmmm
Is not an issue
Different investors
Me and you get connection
Girl don’t be greedy
Baby collect small
Buy me this
Buy me that
Alale alale alale o
She say don’t stop
Don’t stop
Every time way I reach bus stop
E don sup
E don sup
See boobi e be like Dunlop
We de turn up o
Turn up o
She de round about like doughnut
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
Ah hahahaaha
Is not an issue
Different investors
Me and you get connection
Girl don’t be greedy
Baby collect small
Buy me this
Buy me that
Hurriedly Hurriedly Hurriedly
She say don’t stop
Don’t stop
Every time way I reach bus stop
E don sup
E don sup
See boobi e be like Dunlop
We dey turn up o
Turn up o
She de round about like doughnut
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say
Don’t stop
She say don’t stop
Don’t stop
