Nektunes (left) and Goya Menor (right) are the minds behind the ‘Ameno’ amapiano remix. Images via Instagram @nektunez @goya_menor
Goya Menor and Nektunez: Brains behind ‘Ameno’ amapiano remix [watch]
African artists Goya Menor and Nektunez are the brains behind the viral ‘Ameno’ amapiano remix that has taken TikTok by storm.
Nektunes (left) and Goya Menor (right) are the minds behind the ‘Ameno’ amapiano remix. Images via Instagram @nektunez @goya_menor
“You want to bam ba?” “You wanna chill with the big boys?” These are the lyrics from Goya Menor and Nektunez’ Ameno amapiano remix that has taken TikTok by storm. The track has inspired over one million videos on the video-sharing app and the lyrics are stuck in everyone’s head!
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GOYA MENOR AND NEKTUNEZ
According to Premium Times, Ameno amapiano remix is Nigeria’s official “Detty December” anthem and Goya Menor and Nektunez are the musicians behind it all.
The publication highlights that Menor is a 26-year-old producer, singer and rapper. He attended Ambrose Ali University in Benin City, Nigeria, where he completed his sociology qualification. Menor has been highlighted as one of Nigeria’s most-talented acts as he rises in the music industry.
Nektunez is a Ghanian multi-genre producer, mastering engineer and producer. The talented musician has over 500 000 listeners on Spotify.
‘AMENO’ AMAPIANO REMIX
The original Ameno was released by French new-age musical project Era in 1996. The song was a success all over the world and peaked at number two in Belgium and number five in France.
Goya Menor and Nektunez remixed the track in 2021, creating the amapiano remix and the world is loving every bit of it!
Menor was inspired to create the remix after hearing the original version while at a club which birthed the collaboration between him and Nektunez.
The song grew to popularity on TikTok, sparking videos from the likes of Makhadzi, content creator Nadia Jaftha and dancer Justin de Nobrega.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE TIKTOK VIDEOS HERE
@makhadzimusic ♬ Ameno Amapiano – Remix – Goya Menor & Nektunez
@nadiajaftha Reply to @ftxbl_ontop13 ????❤️
♬ Ameno Amapiano – Remix – Goya Menor & Nektunez
@justindenobregaa Lets just say im blessed to have @badgalmaxxxi in my life???? #dance #fyp #amapiano
♬ Ameno Amapiano – Remix – Goya Menor & Nektunez
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‘AMENO’ AMAPIANO REMIX SUCCESS
Besides its success on TikTok, the song has also found itself on music charts around the world. Ameno amapiano remix is currently number six in the “All Genres” category on Apple Music in South Africa and is number one on the global Shazam charts.
