Niyola

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

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

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. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  2. Niyola, PartyJollof, Retrieved 3 October 2016
  3. http://www.empirematesentertainment.com
  4. "eme records signs niyola". jaguda.com. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  5. "Niyola - Toh Bad". mp3naija.com. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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