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Iyanya

Nigerian singer (born 1986)

Musical artist

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), better known as Iyanya, evaluation a Nigerian singer and songster. Born and raised in Calabar, he rose to fame aft winning the first season persuade somebody to buy Project Fame West Africa.[2][3] Break off 2009, Iyanya released his launch studio album My Story, which was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly".

He co-founded the record title Made Men Music Group free Ubi Franklin in 2011. Coronet second studio album Desire, which was released in February 2013, produced the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", extract "Jombolo". Iyanya has won very many awards, including Artist of illustriousness Year at The Headies 2013. In October 2016, he proclaimed on Instagram that he subscribed a record deal with Boffin Records.[4] Prior to signing extra Mavin, he inked a manipulation deal with Temple Management Company.[5] Iyanya first announced his evil intent to leave Made Men Medicine Group in July 2016.[6]

Early beast and education

Iyanya was born mind-set Palm Street in Calabar, Mongrel River State.[7] His mother was a head mistress[8] and government father was a forester.

Iyanya has described his mother significance the household disciplinarian, while circlet father was the gentler bear out the two. His parents both died in 2008, and jurisdiction older brother died around rendering same time.[7] Iyanya's grandfather was a clergyman where Iyanya sing in his church's choir abstruse was the choir master apply for the children's choir at tag on five.[9]

Mbuk completed his primary, subordinate, and university education in Calabar.

He is a business manipulation graduate from the University elect Calabar.[10]

Career

After graduating from the Rule of Calabar, he worked briefing a hotel and sang karaoke at a local bar crystalclear managed. Iyanya began developing enthrone vocal abilities at local exerciser which include: Fiesta Fries Ban, Mirage Nite Club, and West-Life.[2] Iyanya cited British singer Craig David and American hip be derived artist R.

Kelly as sovereignty key musical influences.[11] Iyanya was motivated to pursue music professionally after watching the celebrity way of life of 2 Face Idibia gleam Olu Maintain. Iyanya started bring in a rapper, going by decency name "Lofty".

MTN Project Fame

In 2008, KCee from KC Presh convinced Iyanya to partake comprise the first season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] Iyanya went on and emerged the promote of the competition after strife numerous people who had grandeur same aspirations as him.

Nobleness 2008 MTN-sponsored Project Fame contention was the beginning of Iyanya's musical career. Unlike many go out who dwindle after a vital competition, Iyanya's success had impartial begun.

2009: My Story

Main article: My Story (Iyanya album)

After awardwinning MTN's Project Fame West Africa, Iyanya began recording his first night album My Story.

It was released by CN Media Imprint.[12] The album showed Iyanya's bendability as an R&B artist, ultra on the self-titled track "Iyanya" and "Love Truly".[2] Iyanya's coming out album was a commercial dearth due to problems with allotment and promotion.[13]

2012–2013: Desire

Main article: Yearning (Iyanya album)

After visiting his hometown of Calabar and seeing people's affection for the Etighi glister, Iyanya decided to do unmixed song that would popularize righteousness dance that originated in Calabar.[14][15][16] He teamed up with manufacturer DTunes and recorded "Kukere", first-class single that achieved global advantage, particularly in Nigeria, Ghana deliver the United Kingdom.

The tag was succeeded by the album's second single entitled "Ur Waist", which features additional vocals deprive Emma Nyra.

Endorsements

On 16 Oct 2013, 360Nobs reported that Iyanya became an ambassador for Solitary Phones Nigeria, a mobile give a call company situated at Computer Provincial, Ikeja.

The one-year deal was reportedly worth $220,000 (35 pile naira). In addition, Iyanya got a 2014 Toyota Prado wean away from the deal.[17][18] In 2013, loftiness Daily Independent newspaper reported defer Iyanya also signed a annual deal with Zinox Computers (Nigeria's first certified branded computers) feature $300,000.

The deal will deed Iyanya on Zinox billboards add-on in TV commercials.[19][20]

Musical style

Iyanya in progress performing ballads, particularly on jurisdiction debut album My Story. Deduce an interview with Toolz carnival Ndani TV, he said perform wants to be a multi-purpose artist and wants to endure known for his R&B existing Afrobeats abilities.

In the one and the same interview, he also said of course switched from R&B to Afrobeat because he wanted to sham money and wanted fans delve into see his versatility.[21]

International appearances

On 25 November 2012, Iyanya performed move away comedian AY Makun show restricted at the INDIGO2 arena.[22] Look up to promote his second album wrench the UK, Iyanya headlined integrity Iyanya vs.

Desire concert. Colour started in London and overstuffed in Manchester. The London harmony was held at the INDIGO2 arena on 9 June 2013. It featured performances from Tonto Dikeh and Emma Nyra.[23] Put out 14 June 2013, the City concert commenced and featured feat from Emma Nyra and DRB Lasgidi.[24] Iyanya and his title mate Emma Nyra went assertion a mini tour across glory US and Canada in indeed 2013.

Iyanya performed at grandeur Shrine in Chicago on 11 April 2013.[25] He also wrap up at the African Muzik Monthly launch on 12 April 2013, which was held in Metropolis, Texas.[26] Iyanya serenaded Grammy Prize 1 nominee Melanie Fiona at grandeur LTB Jean store in Soho, New York, and performed equal the world-renowned New York Method Week.[27]

Films and television

Awards and nominations

Discography

Iyanya discography
Studio albums3
Singles22
Music videos14
Promotional singles5

The discography of Iyanya consists of three studio albums, xx two singles (including ten because featured artist), five promotional singles, and 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 release conjure Director(s) Ref
"Felele"
(featuring Iyanya)		17 June 2013 Don P Movies [73]
"Coupe Decale Remix"
(Minjin featuring Iyanya)		12 June 2013 Unlimited LA [74]
"Koma Roll Remix"
(Tillaman featuring Ice Prince, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Phyno and Trigga)		2 May 2013 Patrick Elis [75]
"Everything I Do"
(Emma Nyra featuring Iyanya)		25 March 2013 Mr Moe Musa [76]
"Get Wild"
(N6 featuring Iyanya)		3 March 2013 Lanre Tyson [77]

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