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Niyola
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Bio
Eniola Akinbo, popularly known as Niyola or EME First Lady, is an award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. Niyola's musical career began when she participated in the AMEN Starlet competition. Emerging as the first runner-up, she got signed under Freestyle's Make-Sum Noise Entertainment. Under the label, Niyola released her first singles, "Me n U (in da club)', 'No More' and 'Dem Say'. She has released numerous hit singles and albums, and earned an award in her name.
Discography
Albums1
Niyola
Niyola2008 • AlbumTracks: 16
Singles6
Olúmorántí
Olúmorántí2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Never Gon' Stop
Never Gon' Stop2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Go On
Go On2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Last Bus Stop
Last Bus Stop2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Love to Love You
Love to Love You2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Toh Bad
Toh Bad2013 • SingleTracks: 1
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