| Barry Jhay | |
| Birth Name: | Oluwakayode Junior Balogun |
| Birth Date: | 1993 2, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
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| Years Active: | Present |
Barry Jhay (born Oluwakayode Junior Balogun) is a Nigerian Afrobeats musician notable for his cultural style of music. He is from Ibadan, Nigeria but raised in Lagos and his father is the late Fuji artist, Ayinde Barrister.[1] [2] Barry was born into a lineage of well-known Yoruba musicians as his grandfather I.K. Dairo is a well known Juju traditional artist and father is credited for the invention of Fuji music.[3]
Barry Jhay entered the music scene in 2018 and was propelled into recognition with the success of his single tiled Aiye. The song captured a soulfully presented representation of some of the cyclical nature of life. Barry's music has explored profound themes such as the Yoruba concept of Ori and has conveyed other messages such as urging listeners to be more compassionate and to be courageous in the face of oppression and to examine evidence before passing judgment. His belief is that music is for ones soul and he has portrayed his intention to make music that has deeper meaning and is particularly his, as opposed to the result of his musical lineage.[4]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Music Awards | Best New Act of the Year | Himself | [5] | |
| Most Promising Act of the Year | |||||
| 2019 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year |
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