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Liya
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Participations

27
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24
Songwriter
4
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Bio
Suliyat Modasola Abdulsalam, with stage name Liya or Yes Liya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2020 after signing with Davido Music Worldwide. She was discovered by Davido after playing him her songs, including the hit single "Melo". Liya released her debut EP, "Alari", in 2021 and received critical acclaim. She was named one of the 10 Nigerian Artistes To Watch in 2021 and was nominated for The Headies in 2022.
Discography
EPs1
Alari
Alari2021 • EPTracks: 6
Singles6
I'm Done + Powerful
I'm Done + Powerful2023 • SingleTracks: 2
Izz Going - Skalala
Izz Going - Skalala2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Adua - Remix
Adua - Remix2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Melo
Melo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Be My Vibe
Be My Vibe2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Trust Issues
Trust Issues2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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