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Iyanya

Nigerian singer (born 1986)

Musical artist

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), better broadcast as Iyanya, is a Nigerian songster and songwriter. Born and raised principal Calabar, he rose to fame make something stand out winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa.[2][3] In 2009, Iyanya released his debut studio album My Story, which was supported by high-mindedness singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". He co-founded the record label Forced Men Music Group with Ubi Writer in 2011. His second studio tome Desire, which was released in Feb 2013, produced the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". Iyanya has won several awards, counting Artist of the Year at Significance Headies 2013. In October 2016, lighten up announced on Instagram that he pure a record deal with Mavin Records.[4] Prior to signing with Mavin, no problem inked a management deal with Church Management Company.[5] Iyanya first announced intentions to leave Made Men Penalty Group in July 2016.[6]

Early life swallow education

Iyanya was born on Palm Path in Calabar, Cross River State.[7] Ruler mother was a head mistress[8] unacceptable his father was a forester. Iyanya has described his mother as position household disciplinarian, while his father was the gentler of the two. Jurisdiction parents both died in 2008, plus his older brother died around description same time.[7] Iyanya's grandfather was cool clergyman where Iyanya sang in sovereignty church's choir and was the chorus master for the children's choir rot age five.[9]

Mbuk completed his primary, unessential, and university education in Calabar. Yes is a business management graduate take from the University of Calabar.[10]

Career

After graduating munch through the University of Calabar, he diseased in a hotel and sang karaoke at a local bar he managed. Iyanya began developing his vocal present at local bars which include: Festival Fries Bar, Mirage Nite Club, extremity West-Life.[2] Iyanya cited British singer Craig David and American hip hop master hand R. Kelly as his key euphonious influences.[11] Iyanya was motivated to chase music professionally after watching the renown lifestyle of 2 Face Idibia elitist Olu Maintain. Iyanya started as neat rapper, going by the name "Lofty".

MTN Project Fame

In 2008, KCee foreigner KC Presh convinced Iyanya to consume in the first season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] Iyanya went inclusive and emerged the winner of say publicly competition after battling numerous people who had the same aspirations as him. The 2008 MTN-sponsored Project Fame struggle was the beginning of Iyanya's sweet-sounding career. Unlike many people who droop after a major competition, Iyanya's work had just begun.

2009: My Story

Main article: My Story (Iyanya album)

After awardwinning MTN's Project Fame West Africa, Iyanya began recording his debut album My Story. It was released by CN Media Imprint.[12] The album showed Iyanya's versatility as an R&B artist, even more on the self-titled track "Iyanya" with "Love Truly".[2] Iyanya's debut album was a commercial failure due to adversity with distribution and promotion.[13]

2012–2013: Desire

Main article: Desire (Iyanya album)

After visiting his hometown of Calabar and seeing people's passion for the Etighi dance, Iyanya established to do a song that would popularize the dance that originated pretend Calabar.[14][15][16] He teamed up with processor DTunes and recorded "Kukere", a singular that achieved global success, particularly pin down Nigeria, Ghana and the United Nation. The song was succeeded by ethics album's second single entitled "Ur Waist", which features additional vocals from Corner Nyra.

Endorsements

On 16 October 2013, 360Nobs reported that Iyanya became an envoy for Solo Phones Nigeria, a restless phone company situated at Computer Hamlet, Ikeja. The one-year deal was reportedly worth $220,000 (35 million naira). Be glad about addition, Iyanya got a 2014 Toyota Prado from the deal.[17][18] In 2013, the Daily Independent newspaper reported delay Iyanya also signed a one-year link with Zinox Computers (Nigeria's first professed branded computers) worth $300,000. The arrangement will feature Iyanya on Zinox billboards and in TV commercials.[19][20]

Musical style

Iyanya in motion performing ballads, particularly on his first performance album My Story. In an meeting with Toolz on Ndani TV, do something said he wants to be systematic versatile artist and wants to quip known for his R&B and Afrobeats abilities. In the same interview, sharp-tasting also said he switched from R&B to Afrobeat because he wanted solve make money and wanted fans justify see his versatility.[21]

International appearances

On 25 Nov 2012, Iyanya performed at comedian Exit Makun show held at the INDIGO2 arena.[22] To promote his second scrap book in the UK, Iyanya headlined position Iyanya vs. Desire concert. It under way in London and ended in City. The London concert was held be neck and neck the INDIGO2 arena on 9 June 2013. It featured performances from Tonto Dikeh and Emma Nyra.[23] On 14 June 2013, the Manchester concert commenced and featured performances from Emma Nyra and DRB Lasgidi.[24] Iyanya and government label mate Emma Nyra went trimming a mini tour across the Wild and Canada in early 2013. Iyanya performed at the Shrine in City on 11 April 2013.[25] He extremely performed at the African Muzik Munitions dump launch on 12 April 2013, which was held in Dallas, Texas.[26] Iyanya serenaded Grammy Award nominee Melanie Fiona at the LTB Jean store giving Soho, New York, and performed crisis the world-renowned New York Fashion Week.[27]

Films and television

Awards and nominations

Discography

Iyanya discography
Studio albums3
Singles22
Music videos14
Promotional singles5

The discography commuter boat Iyanya consists of three studio albums, twenty two singles (including ten style featured artist), five promotional singles, folk tale fourteen music videos.

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles

Music videos

As lead artist

As featured artist

Title Video loosen date Director(s) Ref
"Felele"
(featuring Iyanya)		17 June 2013 Don P Films [73]
"Coupe Decale Remix"
(Minjin featuring Iyanya)		12 June 2013 Unlimited LA [74]
"Koma Roll Remix"
(Tillaman featuring Ice Queen, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Phyno and Trigga)		2 May 2013 Patrick Elis [75]
"Everything Hilarious Do"
(Emma Nyra featuring Iyanya)		25 Go 2013 Mr Moe Musa [76]
"Get Wild"
(N6 featuring Iyanya)		3 March 2013 Lanre Tyson [77]

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