Mayorkun Biography

Mayorkun Biography

Mayorkun, born Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel on March 23, 1994, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Rising to fame with a cover of Davido's "The Money," discovered on Twitter, he began his musical journey under Davido's DMW label.

Mayorkun

Mayorkun

Early Life and Education

 

 

Born in Osun State, Nigeria, Mayorkun is the first of three children in a family deeply rooted in entertainment. His mother, Toyin Adewale, is a renowned Nollywood actress, while his father, Sunday Adewale, was an artist and movie producer. Despite initial opposition from his mother, Mayorkun pursued music, leaving his banking job due to dissatisfaction with the pay.

 

 

 

Musical Career

 

 

 

Mayorkun's breakthrough came when Davido noticed his cover video in February 2016. Signed to DMW, he debuted with the hit single "Eleko" in 2016, followed by several successful tracks like "Yawa," "Sade," "Che Che," and "Mama." His debut studio album, "The Mayor of Lagos," was released in November 2018, receiving global recognition.

 

 

 

Parents

 

 

Mayorkun's family is a dynamic blend of entertainers, with his mother being a Nollywood producer and his father a multifaceted artist. Their support played a crucial role in Mayorkun's artistic journey.

 

 

 

Awards and Nominations

 

 

Mayorkun's talent has been acknowledged with awards such as The Headies Rookie of the Year (2016) and Artiste of the Year (2018). He continues to earn acclaim, winning Best R&B/Pop Album for "The Mayor of Lagos" in 2019.

 

 

 

Songs

 

 

 

1. One Side (Remix)

2. Holy Father

3. Certified Loner (No Competition)

4. Lowkey!

5. Mama

6. Che Che

7. Eleko

8. Let Me Know

9. Betty Butter

10. For Daddy

11. Bobo

12. True

13. Up To Something

14. Your Body

15. Lose Control

16. Geng

17. Thermo

18. Of Lagos

19. Nack Remix

20. Sade

21. Feel Am

22. My Energy

23. Posh

24. Love You Tire

25. Jay Jay

26. Red Handed

27. No Strings Attached

28. Fantasy

29. Tire

30. Jonze Me

31. Sope

32. Intro

 

 

 

Record Label

 

 

 

Initially signed to DMW, Mayorkun left in 2021, later releasing "Back In Office" under Sony Music West Africa division.

 

 

 

Cars and Houses

 

 

 

Known for his love of luxury, Mayorkun owns a Range Rover, a Mercedes Benz CLA250 AMG, a Porsche Panamera Turbo, a Mercedes Benz 4matic, and two Toyota Prado SUVs. In 2018, he proudly announced the purchase of his first house valued at around N200 million.

 

 

 

Net Worth

 

 

 

Mayorkun's net worth is estimated at $3.2 million, a testament to his success in the music industry.

 

 

 

Social Media

 

 

 

 

Stay connected with Mayorkun on Instagram at @iammayorkun.

 

 

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