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Mayorkun

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Participations

5

Vocalist

4

Song Writer

1

Music Producer

1

Lead Vocalist

80

Songwriter

13

Performer

67

Co-Performer

Bio

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, professionally known as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian musician, singer-songwriter, and pianist. Though he loved music from a young age, Mayorkun didn't pursue a career in it until after obtaining a university degree and some years as a banker. He rose to prominence in 2016 with his debut single "Eleko". He's known for his smooth and soulful voice, as well as his energetic performances and unique style. Mayorkun is signed to Davido's record label, DMW, and has since released several hit songs.

Discography

Albums²

Back In Office

Back In Office2021 • AlbumTracks: 12

The Mayor of Lagos

The Mayor of Lagos2018 • AlbumTracks: 14

EPs²

Love.. For Free

Love.. For Free2023 • EPTracks: 5

Geng

Geng2020 • EPTracks: 4

Singles²⁵

Under The Canopy

Under The Canopy2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Lowkey!

Lowkey!2023 • SingleTracks: 1

For Daddy

For Daddy2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Oshey Boys

Oshey Boys2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Alarm

Alarm2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Certified Loner (No Competition)

Certified Loner (No Competition)2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Holy Father

Holy Father2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Let Me Know

Let Me Know2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Your Body

Your Body2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Betty Butter

Betty Butter2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Of Lagos

Of Lagos2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Geng

Geng2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Up To Something

Up To Something2019 • SingleTracks: 1

True

True2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Posh

Posh2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Fantasy

Fantasy2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Bobo

Bobo2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Che Che

Che Che2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Mama

Mama2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Tonight

Tonight2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Sade

Sade2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Love You Tire

Love You Tire2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Yawa

Yawa2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Back 2 Back - delete

Back 2 Back - delete2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Eleko

Eleko2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Mayorkun - past and current.

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