Niyola, the Glossary
Eniola Akinbo (born 9 December 1985), known professionally as Niyola, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performing artist and Actress.[1]
Table of Contents
20 relations: Banky W., DJ Xclusive, ELDee, Empire Mates Entertainment, Jazz, Lagos, List of Nigerian musicians, Lynxxx, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Sasha P, Shaydee, Skales, Soul music, Sound Sultan, Swallow (2021 film), The Headies, The Headies Award for Best Vocal Performance (Female), Tribe Records, Wizkid, 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
- 21st-century Nigerian singers
- Nigerian soul singers
- Nigerian women musicians
- Singers from Lagos
Banky W.
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician. Niyola and Banky W. are English-language singers from Nigeria, singers from Lagos, the Headies winners and Yoruba-language singers.
DJ Xclusive
Rotimi Alakija (born 16 October 1980), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist. Niyola and dJ Xclusive are Yoruba-language singers.
ELDee
Lanre Dabiri (born May 23, 1977), better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee, is a retired Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and record producer based in the United States. Niyola and eLDee are English-language singers from Nigeria, the Headies winners and Yoruba-language singers.
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Empire Mates Entertainment
Empire Mates Entertainment (abbreviated as E.M.E) is a Nigerian record label founded by Banky W and Tunde Demuren in 2002.
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Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues, ragtime, European harmony and African rhythmic rituals.
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Lagos
Lagos (also US), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria.
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List of Nigerian musicians
This is a list of Nigerian musicians.
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Lynxxx
Chukie Edozien (born November 24, 1987), better known by his stage name Lynxxx, is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur.
Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The Nigerian Entertainment Awards were established in New York City in January 2006.
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Sasha P
Sasha P (born Anthonia Yetunde Alabi on 21 May 1983), also known as the "First Lady of Nigerian Hip Hop", is a Nigerian rapper, musician, businesswoman, lawyer, and motivational speaker. Niyola and Sasha P are English-language singers from Nigeria and singers from Lagos.
Shaydee
Shadrach Adeboye Folarin (born September 21, 1987), professionally referred to as Shaydee, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and vocalist. Niyola and Shaydee are English-language singers from Nigeria and Yoruba-language singers.
Skales
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng (born 1 April 1991), better known by his stage name Skales (an acronym for Seek Knowledge Acquire Large Entrepreneurial Skills), is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. Niyola and Skales are Yoruba-language singers.
Soul music
Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in the African-American community throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Sound Sultan
Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi; November 27, 1976 – July 11, 2021) was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist. Niyola and Sound Sultan are the Headies winners.
Swallow (2021 film)
Swallow is a 2021 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan, written by Sefi Atta and starring Niyola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha and Ijeoma Grace Agu.
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The Headies
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.
The Headies Award for Best Vocal Performance (Female)
The Headies Award for Best Vocal Performance (Female) is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards.
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Tribe Records
Tribe Records was an American jazz independent record label which was active during the 1970s and whose artists included Doug Hammond, Marcus Belgrave, Phil Ranelin and Wendell Harrison.
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), who is known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Niyola and Wizkid are English-language singers from Nigeria, singers from Lagos, the Headies winners and Yoruba-language singers.
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
The 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards took place on 31 August 2014, at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
See Niyola and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
See also
21st-century Nigerian singers
- Agboola Shadare
- Akinloye Tofowomo
- Asake
- Asuquomo
- Ayola
- Ayoola Ayolola
- Aṣa
- Bigiano
- Bnxn
- Boy Spyce
- Carterson
- DIPP
- Darey
- Don Jazzy
- Ebele the flutist
- Ecko Miles
- Ejyk Nwamba
- Fati Niger
- Gabriel Afolayan
- Gmoney Imadiyi
- Joe Praize
- Julius Agwu
- Kechi Okwuchi
- Lady Donli
- Liya (musician)
- Logan February
- Magixx (singer)
- Makayla Malaka
- Marvellous Odiete
- MohBad
- Niyola
- Obiwon
- Omah Lay
- Princess Vitarah
- Psalmos
- Ric Hassani
- Safin De Coque
- Slimcase (singer)
- TY Bello
- Terry G
- Titilayo Adedokun
- Tjan (musician)
- Tonto Dikeh
- Tope Alabi
- Yinka Davies
Nigerian soul singers
- Ayra Starr
- Ebele the flutist
- Guchi (musician)
- Monica Ogah
- Monicazation
- Muma Gee
- Nikki Laoye
- Niyola
- Omawumi
- Phatiah
- Shola Allyson
- Temi Dollface
- Timi Dakolo
- Tiwa Savage
- Waje
Nigerian women musicians
- Abiodun Duro-Ladipo
- Ada Ehi
- Bella Alubo
- Christy Essien-Igbokwe
- Clayrocksu
- DJ Cuppy
- DJ Switch (Nigerian DJ)
- Dami Elebe
- Ego (singer)
- Folake Olowofoyeku
- May7ven
- Muma Gee
- Niyola
- Nneka (singer)
- Onos Ariyo
- Phatiah
- Princess Peters
- Princess Vitarah
- Ronke Oshodi Oke
- Seyi Shay
- Shola Allyson
- Teni (singer)
- Yinka Davies
Singers from Lagos
- 2Baba
- Ayra Starr
- Banky W.
- Bidemi Olaoba
- Bisk (singer)
- Brymo
- Chidinma
- DOTTi The Deity
- Dr Sid
- Goldie Harvey
- Grace Idowu
- Helen Paul
- Helen Yawson
- Kcee (musician)
- Koker (singer)
- Korede Bello
- Lara George
- Lola Rae
- Lyta
- May D
- Mega 99
- Mike Abdul
- MohBad
- Nathaniel Bassey
- Nikki Laoye
- Niyola
- Olu Maintain
- Oxlade (singer)
- Phatiah
- Qing Madi
- Ruger (musician)
- Saffron (singer)
- Sasha P
- Sean Tizzle
- Seyi Sodimu
- Seyi Vibez
- Shanga (singer)
- Simi (singer)
- Soundz (singer)
- Tay Iwar
- Tiwa Savage
- Wizkid
- Zlatan (musician)
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niyola
Also known as Eniola Akinbo.