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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.
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