Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel(born 23 March 1994), known professionally asMayorkun,is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, pianist and dancer.[1]He released acoverofDavido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter.[2]Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record labelDMWfrom 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label.[3]Mayorkun released his debut studio albumThe Mayor of Lagosin November 2018. After his exit fromDMWin 2021; he released "Let Me Know"[4]and his second studio albumBack In Officein October 2021, under theSony Music West Africadivision.[5]
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 Mayorkun chatting with Wazobia Max TV in June 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel |
| Also known as | Mayor of Lagos, MOL, Mayor of lay lay, |
| Born | 23 March 1994 |
| Origin | Osun State,Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sony Music West Africa•DMW(former) |
| Website | www |
Early life
editMayorkun was born on 23 March, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria.[6]He is the first child of three.
He isChristian.[citation needed]
Music career
editMayorkun decided to leave his bank job to search for another job due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted byDavidoin February 2016.[7]Davidofollowed him on Twitter and Instagram, after whichDavidoasked him if he could do more than play the keyboard. He got a call fromDavidothe same day he wrote his resignation letter[8]and sentDavidosome of the songs he already recorded.Davidodecided to sign him toDavido Music Worldwide.[9]Mayorkun released his first single under the label called "Eleko" in 2016. The song debuted at number 9 on the NigeriaPlaydata 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" featuringOlu Maintain[13]in anticipation of his first studio album titledThe Mayor of Lagos.[14]The Mayor of Lagoswas released on the 16th of November, 2018.[15]On December 1, 2018, it appeared on theBillboard World Albumschart, peaking at number 15.[16]
In 2020, he was among the artistes scheduled for performance at the Convention center of theEko Hotel and suites,Victoria Island,Lagosfor the 2020 vanguard personality awards. Other scheduled artists includedTekno,Timayaand several others.[17]
The Mayor of Lagosconcert
editMayorkun 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 inLagoscalled "The Mayor of Lagos".[19][20]The Mayor of Lagos concert continued in 2018 with a show in the city ofIbadanand the federal capital territory,Abuja.[21]Additionally, a date for a Lagos edition was announced.[22]In 2018, Mayorkun did a tour of theUKalongside label mate Dremo, where he performed in approximately six cities. He also performed alongside label Boss Davido at theWireless Festival.
Exit from DMW, and Back In Office
editIn 2021, during the release party of his second albumBack In Office,Mayorkun disclosed his departure from DMW. In an interview withEbuka Obi-Uchendu,both Davido and Mayorkun revealed the news to fans at hisalbum launchevent. The studio albumBack In Office,was released throughSony Music's West Africa division in Nigeria on 29 October 2021.[5]
Love For Free EP
editOn October 13, Mayorkun released his new single "Low Key", following the release of "For Daddy", and served as a teaser for his EP titledLove For Free.[23]
Discography
editStudio albums and EPs
edit- The Mayor of Lagos(2018)
- Geng(EP) (2020)[24][25]
- Back In Office(Album) (2021)[26]
Selected singles
edit| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Yawa"[27] | Non-album single |
| "Eleko" | ||
| "Love You Tire"(featuringMr Eazi) | ||
| 2017 | "Sade" | |
| "Mama" | Mayor Of Lagos | |
| "Che Che" | ||
| 2018 | "Bobo"(featuringDavido) | |
| "Posh" | ||
| "Fantasy" | ||
| "Sope" | Non-album single | |
| 2019 | "Hustlers Anthem" | |
| "True" (featuringKizz 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" (featuringVictony)[29] | ||
| 2024 | "Under The Canopy" | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Won | [30][31] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Won | [32] | |
| Best New Act | Nominated | [33] | ||
| Nigerian Teen Choice Awards | Choice New Song of the Year | Won | [34] | |
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | Won | [35][36] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Music Cover | Won | [37] | |
| 2018 | Artiste of the Year | Won | [38] | |
| The Headies | Next Rated | Won | [39] | |
| 2019 | Best R&B/Pop Album forThe Mayor of Lagos | Won | [40] | |
| Hip Hop World Revelation | Won | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Played Pop Song - "The Best"featuring Mayorkun | Nominated | [41] |
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