Mayorkun Explained
Mayorkun |
Birth Name: | Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel |
Alias: | Mayor of Lagos, MOL, Mayor of lay lay, |
Birth Date: | 1994 3, df=yes |
Origin: | Osun State, Nigeria |
Years Active: | 2016present |
Label: | Sony Music West Africa • DMW (former) |
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, pianist and dancer.[1] He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter.[2] Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label.[3] Mayorkun released his debut studio album The Mayor of Lagos in November 2018. After his exit from DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" [4] and his second studio album Back In Office in October 2021, under the Sony Music West Africa division.[5]
Early life
Mayorkun was born on 23 March, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria.[6] He is the first child of three.
He is Christian.
Music career
Mayorkun decided to leave his bank job to search for another job due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted by Davido in February 2016.[7] Davido followed him on Twitter and Instagram, after which Davido asked him if he could do more than play the keyboard. He got a call from Davido the same day he wrote his resignation letter[8] and sent Davido some of the songs he already recorded. Davido decided to sign him to Davido Music Worldwide.[9] Mayorkun released his first single under the label called "Eleko" in 2016. The song debuted at number 9 on the Nigeria Playdata charts, on 1 May 2016, and reached number 5, on 28 May 2016.[10] The video of the song gathered a million views in the first 10 days.[11] [12] To his name, Mayorkun has several singles including Yawa, Sade, Che Che, and Mama. In October 2018, he released singles "Posh" and "Fantasy" featuring Olu Maintain[13] in anticipation of his first studio album titled The Mayor of Lagos.[14] The Mayor of Lagos was released on the 16th of November, 2018.[15] On December 1, 2018, it appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart, peaking at number 15.[16]
In 2020, he was among the artistes scheduled for performance at the Convention center of the Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos for the 2020 vanguard personality awards. Other scheduled artists included Tekno, Timaya and several others.[17]
The Mayor of Lagos concert
Mayorkun embarked on a nationwide tour in 2017 that saw him perform in over 35 schools.[18] He ended the year 2017 with his first headline concert in Lagos called "The Mayor of Lagos".[19] [20] The Mayor of Lagos concert continued in 2018 with a show in the city of Ibadan and the federal capital territory, Abuja.[21] Additionally, a date for a Lagos edition was announced.[22] In 2018, Mayorkun did a tour of the UK alongside label mate Dremo, where he performed in approximately six cities. He also performed alongside label boss Davido at the Wireless Festival.
Exit from DMW, and Back In Office
In 2021, during the release party of his second album Back In Office, Mayorkun disclosed his departure from DMW. In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, both Davido and Mayorkun revealed the news to fans at his album launch event. The studio album Back In Office, was released through Sony Music's West Africa division in Nigeria on 29 October 2021.
Love For Free EP
On October 13, Mayorkun released his new single "Low Key", following the release of "For Daddy", and served as a teaser for his EP titled Love For Free.[23]
Discography
Studio albums and EPs
Selected singles
Year | Title | Album |
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2016 | "Yawa"[27] | rowspan="4" |
"Eleko" |
"Love You Tire" (featuring Mr Eazi) |
2017 | "Sade" |
"Mama" | Mayor Of Lagos |
"Che Che" |
2018 | "Bobo" (featuring Davido) |
"Posh" |
"Fantasy" |
"Sope" | rowspan="4" |
2019 | "Hustlers Anthem" |
"True" (featuring Kizz Daniel) |
"Up to Something"[28] |
| | |
2020 | "Geng""Of Lagos" | Non-album single |
2020 | "Your Body" | Non-album single |
2021 | "Let Me Know" | Back In Office |
"Back In Office" |
"Holy Father" (featuring Victony)[29] |
2024 | "Under The Canopy" | Non-album single |
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Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- News: Mayorkun Biography . 2016-07-04. MyBioHub. 2018-11-01. en-US.
- News: Meeting Davido was a blessing – Mayorkun. Punch Newspapers. 2018-11-01. en-US.
- Web site: HKN/Davido Music Worldwide Presents: Mayorkun - Eleko . www.360nobs.com. en-US. 2018-11-01. 2016-04-07.
- Web site: Mayorkun drops first single in 2021 'Let me know' under Sony Music . Tribune Online . 4 December 2021 . 21 August 2021.
- Web site: Mayorkun drops "Back In Office" album under Sony Music . P.M. News . 4 December 2021.
- Web site: Blvckspyo Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle . 2023-12-30 . Spotify . en-US.
- News: Davido: Singer signs new artist Mayor Kun to HKN Gang. Solanke. Abiola. 2018-11-03. en-US.
- News: How I Got A Call From Davido The Day I Quit My Bank Job – Mayorkun Reveals. 2016-08-31. Naijaloaded. 2018-11-03. en-US.
- News: HKN artiste Mayorkun opens up on how Davido signed him. Nigeria News Today. 2018-11-03.
- Web site: Playdata - Charts (Nigeria) - Top 100 . 29 May 2022 . 13 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160513100523/http://playdatacharts.com/ . 2016-05-13 .
- News: Mayorkun's 'Eleko' Hits One Million Views On YouTube . 2016-04-17. theseunbadejo.com. 2018-11-03. en-US.
- News: You Need To Hear This: Mayorkun seeks to recreate new magic with "Love you tire". Akan. Joey. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun Features Olu Maintain in New Album Titled, Fantasy Newsbreakers. 2018-10-31. Newsbreakers. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun fts Davido, Dbanj on debut album, "The Mayor of Lagos". Ohunyon. Ehis. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun Debuts Album "Mayor Of Lagos". 2018-11-16. P.M. News. 2018-11-21. en-US.
- Billboard-Mayorkun. Billboard. December 3, 2018. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-03-15. Timaya, Tekno, Mayorkun to thrill at Vanguard Awards. 2021-02-26. Vanguard News. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun To Headline Lagos Concert This December. Orubo. Daniel. 2017-11-03. Konbini Nigeria. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun: Singer rounds off 2017 with "Mayor Of Lagos" concert [Photos]]. Akan. Joey. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- News: Artiste concerts that rocked 2017 . 2017-12-30. Vanguard News Nigeria. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- News: Davidos protege Mayorkun invade Abuja for The Mayor Concert. Ohunyon. Ehis. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun announces 'The Mayor Of Lagos' concert date . 2018-09-24. The Native. 2018-11-04. en-US.
- Web site: Prince Marcus . October 13, 2023 . Mayorkun drops new single 'Low Key!' ahead of new EP 'Love For Free' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231105135842/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mayorkun-drops-new-single-low-key/n6gpmbr . November 5, 2023 . October 13, 2023 . Pulse Nigeria.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2020-04-10 . Listen: Mayorkun Releases "Geng" EP Featuring Vector, M.I, Others . 2023-11-08 . The Guardian Nigeria News . en-US.
- Web site: Soundcity . 2020-04-10 . Listen to Mayorkun's Geng' EP ft. M.I. Abaga, Sinzu, RikyRick, Vector, Ms Banks . 2023-11-08 . Soundcity . en-US.
- News: Mayorkun – "Back In Office" (Album). 2021-10-29. MackHits. 2021-10-29. en-GB.
- Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2016-08-25 . New Music: Mayorkun – Yàwá . 2023-11-08 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- https://www.jbklutse.com/category/streaming/
- Web site: HCamrone . Mayorkun – 'Holy Father' (ft. Victony) [Video] ]. NOW Entertainment . January 30, 2022.
- News: Mayorkun wins Headies 2018 "Next Rated" award. Ohunyon. Ehis. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Mayorkun wins Headies' "Rookie of the Year" award . 2016-12-29. Premium Times Nigeria. 2018-11-05. en-GB.
- News: Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards . 2016-07-26. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-11-05. en-GB.
- News: Nominees For This Year's City People Awards » Joe Heman Blog. Heman. Joe. 2016-07-07. Joe Heman Blog. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- Web site: Seyi Shay, Mayorkun, Dremo & others win Big at the 5th Edition of the Nigerian Teen Choice Award in Abuja . www.bellanaija.com. en-US. 2018-11-05. 2016-08-09.
- News: Davido, Olamide, Mayorkun win big at 2017 NEA Awards Full List of Winners . 2017-11-27. Information Nigeria. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News:
- CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards
. 2017-08-07. City People Magazine. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Davido's DMW Wins Six Awards At 2018 City People Music Awards . 2018-10-29. Information Nigeria. 2018-11-05. en-US.
- News: Headies 2018: 30 Billion Gang Storm Stage As Mayorkun Wins 'Next Rated' Award . 2018-05-06. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-11-05. en-GB.
- Web site: Gbenga Bada . Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award . Pulse Nigeria . 20 October 2019 . October 20, 2019.
- Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-09-07. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 9 June 2021 . en-US.