Zainab Elizabeth Donli, better known as Lady Donli, stands as a distinctive 28-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter, navigating the realms of alternative R&B, hip hop, alternative jazz, and Afrobeat.

Lady Donli

Early Life and Education

Born on September 20, 1995, in Cleveland, Ohio, Lady Donli is the youngest of six children. Her formative years unfolded in Abuja and Kaduna, with subsequent relocation to the United Kingdom for a law degree from the University of Surrey.

Musical Career 

Lady Donli's musical roots trace back to the Evangelical Church of West Africa, where synchronized praise-chanting made a profound impact. Influenced by artists like Brenda Fassie, Angelique Kidjo, Aṣa, and Erykah Badu, she immersed herself in Nigeria's diverse musical landscape.

Alté Music Scene

Embracing Nigeria's Alté music scene, known for its fusion of Afrobeat, R&B, and Soul, Lady Donli made her debut with the 12-song mixtape "Love or War" in 2014. Collaborations with Adekunle Gold, Nonso Amadi, and others showcased her versatility.

Debut Album

In 2019, Lady Donli unveiled her debut album, "Enjoy Your Life," signaling a significant milestone in her musical journey.

Songs

Some of her songs include 

1. M.K.K

2. Classic

3. Suffer Suffer

4. Plenty Plenty Things

5. Cash

6. My Ability

7. Thunderstorm In Surulere - A COLORS SHOW

8. Comme ci comme ça

9. Pan African Rockstar

10. Hello Lady

11. Kalakuta

12. Nothing2Something

13. Jazz Up

14. no doubt

15. Soft Life

16. Corner

17. Thunderstorm in Surulere

18. NUMBER 1 MOTHERF*CKER

19. The Bad Ones

20. SAID

21. Wonda Wonda

22. Your Fantasy

23. Good Time

24. Searching

25. Take Me Home

26. Roses for K

27. Industreets

28. W I L D

29. Rockstar

30. Never Ending

31. Ice Cream

32. Put It ON

Awards and Nominations

Her notable contributions earned her recognition, including nominations at The Headies and The Future Awards Africa.

Net Worth

With a robust career marked by four studio albums, Lady Donli's estimated net worth stands at $500,000.

Social Media 

Stay connected with the talented Lady Donli on Instagram (@Ladydonli) and Twitter (@LadyDonli).