Biography
- Mr 2kay
Mr 2kay was born Abinye David Jumbo in Port Harcourt where he first lived before he left with his single mother to Bonny Island. He got interested in music by first listening to the Highlife music his mother played while he was growing up. He then found...
- Gospelondebeatz
GospelOnDeBeatz, known to his parents as Gospel Obi, is one of Nigeria?s most prolific producers. Born in the eastern part of Nigeria, Gospel started playing the drums at the age of 7 and the keyboard at the age of 9.Having discovered purpose early,...
- D'tunes
Extraordinaire producer D'tunes, real name Adesanya Doyinsola like most successful musicians all over the world started music from the Church by learning how to play the drums and keyboard until he was deemed fit enough to play for the church choir....
- Darey
Darey also known as Dare Art Alade is a Nigerian award-winning musician and singer-songwriter. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade. Darey Art Alade was born to legendary Nigerian Jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade. Dare,...
- Biography Of Tuface; Musician; Benue State Celebrity.
Tuface Biography of Tuface or 2face (Innocent Ujah Idibia)Innocent Ujah Idibia a.k.a 2Face or Tuface is a Nigerian record producer, singer and song writer born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on September 18, 1975. Tuface (2face) is a native of Idoma,...
Biography
Biography of Iyanya; Musician; Cross River State Celebrity.
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| Iyanya |
ABOUT IYANYA
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk simply known as Iyanya was born on October 31, 1986. Iyanya is a Nigerian singer, recording artist, performer and songwriter who sings in both English and Efik. Iyanya is from
Calabar in Cross River state, Nigeria. His parents are both late, they both died in 2008. His Mother while she was alive was a headmistress while his dad was a forester.
Calabar in Cross River state, Nigeria. His parents are both late, they both died in 2008. His Mother while she was alive was a headmistress while his dad was a forester.
Like many other celebrities around the world, Iyanya?s musical affiliation began in his local church as he was the choirmaster at the children?s section of his church when he was just 5years old.
Iyanya did his Primary and Secondary Education in Calabar, in Cross River State and subsequently bagged a degree in Business Management at the University of Calabar.
Iyanya?s major influences in music came from American Hiphop artist, R Kelly and British Singer, Craig David. Iyanya was however gingered to go into the music industry after watching the celebrity lifestyle of Olu Maintain and 2Face Idibia.
Iyanya shot into limelight when he won the MTN Project Fame singing competition in 2008. Iyanya?s participation at the competition actually propelled him further into his musical career.
Iyanya?s name means desire and that was the name he wanted to use at the MTN project fame, but the name was rejected and he was asked to use a Nigerian name and that made him to stick to his real name Iyanya.
Iyanya however confesses that as Desire, he was just an R&B guy with a great voice, who took time to write music and talk about his feeling but unfortunately he was not making enough money to foot his bills because very few people appreciated him as Desire as he had to beg for shows and hustle for everything. But as Iyanya, he is a global brand who is accepted by all and has made enough money to foot all his bills and take good care of himself.
It is worthy to note that it was sheer hardwork and determination that got Iyanya where he is today. Infact, Iyanya had to sell his car to shoot the video Kukere- which turned out to be a hit single that won him an award at the Nigerian Entertainment awards and the Headies. He has also won some other awards.
Iyanya has done collabs with Flavour, Wizkid, Emma Nyra, Phyno and some other Nigerian Artists.
- Mr 2kay
Mr 2kay was born Abinye David Jumbo in Port Harcourt where he first lived before he left with his single mother to Bonny Island. He got interested in music by first listening to the Highlife music his mother played while he was growing up. He then found...
- Gospelondebeatz
GospelOnDeBeatz, known to his parents as Gospel Obi, is one of Nigeria?s most prolific producers. Born in the eastern part of Nigeria, Gospel started playing the drums at the age of 7 and the keyboard at the age of 9.Having discovered purpose early,...
- D'tunes
Extraordinaire producer D'tunes, real name Adesanya Doyinsola like most successful musicians all over the world started music from the Church by learning how to play the drums and keyboard until he was deemed fit enough to play for the church choir....
- Darey
Darey also known as Dare Art Alade is a Nigerian award-winning musician and singer-songwriter. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade. Darey Art Alade was born to legendary Nigerian Jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade. Dare,...
- Biography Of Tuface; Musician; Benue State Celebrity.
Tuface Biography of Tuface or 2face (Innocent Ujah Idibia)Innocent Ujah Idibia a.k.a 2Face or Tuface is a Nigerian record producer, singer and song writer born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on September 18, 1975. Tuface (2face) is a native of Idoma,...