Niyola

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Niyola
2014 on "The Juice"
2014 on "The Juice"
Background information
Birth nameEniola Akimbo
Born (1985-12-09) December 9, 1985 (age 35)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2005–present
LabelsEmpire Mates Entertainment
Associated acts

Eniola Akinbo (born December 9, 1985), known professionally as Niyola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1]

Early life[]

Eniola Akinbo was born in Lagos, on December 9, 1985. The youngest of ten children, she sang in church with her siblings and was inspired to pursue a career in music after attending a Funmi Adams concert.[2] Niyola emerged runner up in the Amen Starlet competition in 2000.

Career[]

She began her professional music career in 2005 and was briefly affiliated with eLDee’s Trybe Records. Following her stint at Trybe, she signed a production deal with Make Sum Noise Entertainment. Niyola’s first three singles "Me n U (In Da Club)", "No More" and "Dem Say" were released under the imprint.[3] In 2012, Niyola signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment.[4] On May 22, 2013, she released the single "Toh Bad", her first release under the label.[5]

Discography[]

  • Niyola (2008)

Awards and nominations[]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2013 The Headies Best Vocal Performance (Female) Nominated
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Act to Watch Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Female Artist of the Year Won

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Singer NIYOLA Full Biography, Life And News". This Is Naija. 10 October 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Niyola, PartyJollof, Retrieved 3 October 2016
  3. ^ http://www.empirematesentertainment.com[dead link]
  4. ^ "eme records signs niyola". jaguda.com. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Niyola - Toh Bad". mp3naija.com. Retrieved 30 July 2014.

External links[]

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