Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born March 23, 1994), known professionally as Mayo… Read Full Bio ↴Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born March 23, 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist.[1] He was discovered on Twitter by Davido when he posted a cover of one of Davido's "The Money" featuring Olamide.[2] He was later signed to Davido's DMW in 2016[3] and released his first single called "Eleko".
Early Life
Mayowa was born on March 23, 1994 in Osun State.[5] He is the first child of three, born into a family of entertainers. His mother is a Nollywood actress and his father, an artist and movie producer. Mayowa was part of the choir at a very young age where he, according to him, "learnt the rudiments of music".[6] He has a degree in accounting from the University of Lagos, and was in a banking job before he was discovered in 2016.[7]
Music Career
Mayowa decided to leave his bank job to search for another due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted by Davido in February 2016.[8] Davido followed him on twitter and Instagram, after which Davido asked him if he can do more than play the keyboard. He got a call from Davido the same day he wrote his resignation letter[9] and sent Davido some of the songs he already recorded. Davido decided to sign him to Davido Music Worldwide.[10] Mayowa released his first single under the label called "Eleko" in 2016. The video of the song gathered a million views in the first 10 days.[11][12] To his name, Mayowa has several singles including Yawa, Sade, Che Che, and Mama. In October 2018, he released singles "Posh" and "Fantasy" featuring Olu Maintain[13] in anticipation of his first studio album titled "The Mayor of Lagos".[14]. The Mayor of Lagos was released on the 16th of November 2018.[15] On December 1, 2018, it appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart, peaking at number 15.[16]
Early Life
Mayowa was born on March 23, 1994 in Osun State.[5] He is the first child of three, born into a family of entertainers. His mother is a Nollywood actress and his father, an artist and movie producer. Mayowa was part of the choir at a very young age where he, according to him, "learnt the rudiments of music".[6] He has a degree in accounting from the University of Lagos, and was in a banking job before he was discovered in 2016.[7]
Music Career
Mayowa decided to leave his bank job to search for another due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted by Davido in February 2016.[8] Davido followed him on twitter and Instagram, after which Davido asked him if he can do more than play the keyboard. He got a call from Davido the same day he wrote his resignation letter[9] and sent Davido some of the songs he already recorded. Davido decided to sign him to Davido Music Worldwide.[10] Mayowa released his first single under the label called "Eleko" in 2016. The video of the song gathered a million views in the first 10 days.[11][12] To his name, Mayowa has several singles including Yawa, Sade, Che Che, and Mama. In October 2018, he released singles "Posh" and "Fantasy" featuring Olu Maintain[13] in anticipation of his first studio album titled "The Mayor of Lagos".[14]. The Mayor of Lagos was released on the 16th of November 2018.[15] On December 1, 2018, it appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart, peaking at number 15.[16]
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Mayorkun Lyrics
Alarm Ge ge Sound the alarm, sound the alarm My baby got me…
Aya Mi Mayorkun baby o Oow Naso o o o eh Mayor of Lagos Naso o…
Back 2 Back Damn Fresh on the beat Fresh Ichaba Codename Dremo Mayorkun …
Back In Office Speroach Beatz Of Lagos Ge-Ge This bread Oni reason That ev…
Betty Butter Which one be say which one be say You no fit…
Bobo Na money be be fine bobo (bobo, bobo) Bobo, Mayorkun baby…
Certified Loner I know your friends they never want you for me And…
Che Che Body on che che che Oo nche che o nche che Mayorkun…
Desire Of Lagos Na na na na na na ay ah ay Gyakie…
Drama Queen Damn Yeah wooo Yea yea yea She is a bad bitch She ain't tha…
Eleko Don't get it twisted It's Tough TEE on the beat Won lo…
Fantasy Ye Mayorkun baby oo Kido kido kidominat Awon kan jaye Awon k…
Feel Am Ya know Of Lagos (of Lagos) Phantom Onyeolima (Ge ge) If na…
For Daddy Ooh-ooh, ooh Of Lagos Ge-ge again Ya know You see as you fi…
Freedom Yanaur (Born killer) Of Lagos Gege of lay lay This bread no …
Geng Set awon One Hennessy, 20 men geng Set awon Akube Balenciaga…
Ginger You I no go ginger you If you no ginger me I no…
Holy Father Ya know Of Lagos (Original) Ge ge Holy father Holy father I…
Hustlers Anthem Fire Mayorkun baby o Eazi Eazi flow flow Enemies Come and se…
Intro See one time when you are that nigga And the other…
Let Me Know Ya know Yeah Odeyewu, let me be your customer And at the ri…
Love You Tire Dirty yourself Zaga that It's your boy eazi Mayorkun baby o …
Lowkey! Of Lagos Another one na scam, all other men are scum You…
MAMA Mayorkun baby oh Kiddo Kiddominant All the girls dema wan sh…
Mofo Mayorkun baby o Patoranking wey dey here Fire fire fire dey …
My Energy (Wolan, Wolan, Wolan) Pray for my enemies, pray for my enem…
Nakupenda Yes ah yes ah yes (Of Lagos) Yes yes yes (Ge…
Never Carry Last They try to pull me down But still the boy is…
Of Lagos Ah Ge ge, fresh (Of Lagos) Anapapapa piri pepepe, amepapa An…
Ola Aii Aii (Damn) She say ola ola ola ola ola ola ola See…
Oluwa Ma lowo ma jaiye o Bad belle people make dem gbagbe…
Oshepete Bangalee Mayorkun baby oh Oshepete uuuunnnn oshepete ahhhh O…
Oshey Boys (Tune into the king of sounds and blues) (Initiating rage pr…
Piece Of Mind Yanaur Ge ge Of Lagos Ain’t nobody tell me nothing (Hmmmm Ye…
Posh Mashe testimony timba rah posh Timba rah posh Rah posh Mash…
Sade Masterkraft on the beat Swa Oro mi o gbe'jo lo ba…
Soldier Boy Yea Of Lagos Ahn Yea Yea say ahn Been through many many Don…
Sope Dahdahdahadah Ehhehhh Ile Ile nile re Shaku ma lole mo Ile i…
Tire Odoyewu binti laye Penpen newu penpen newu Mayorkun baby ooo…
True Oh yeah ah eh Your idea is good too eh Flyboy I…
Up To Something Egbe ti gbe ghe gbe ya know Speroah beatz Egbe egbe gbe…
verified Hey of Lagos Conny Sir Gege run Oya put your lighters up if…
Yawa Swa swa swa swa Fresh on the beat Eh Mayorkun Baby mi won…
Your Body Fresh, Yanaur of Lagos (damn) Special! (My body on your body…