Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel professionally known as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, pianist and songwriter. In this article, we will be telling you about his biography, birthday, career, songs net worth, awards and other facts.
The singer was discovered by DMW boss, Davido after releasing a cover of his song ‘The Money‘ on his Twitter account.
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Biography
Mayorkun was born in Osun State, Nigeria, he is the first child out of three. One won’t wonder where he got his talent from being born into an artistic family.
His father, a movie producer and an artist while his mother a Nollywood actress, Toyin Adewale.
Early life and education
While growing up, Maryorkun was a member of the choir where he, “learnt the rudiments of music” according to him.
The singer was a student from the University of Lagos where he obtained a degree in accounting.
He was working as a banker before he got discovered in 2016. After he was discovered, he left his banking job to pursue a career in music.
Birthday & age; How old is Mayorkun?
He was born on 23rd March 1994. Hence, he is currently 30 years old.
If you are one of his fans, you might want to create some time to send him some good wishes on his special day.
Is Mayorkun married? any kids?
The singer is not yet married and has no kid yet. However, we promise to keep you posted if anything about his marriage pops up.
Career
His musical career kicked off after Davido spotted him in 2016, According to Mayorkun, ‘a call from Davido changed his life’.
Mayorkun received the call from Davido the same day he penned down his resignation letter and submitted to the bank.
Later on, he sent some of his already recorded songs to Davido and he was subsequently, signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
Under Davido Music label, Mayorkun released his first debut titled “Eleko” in 2016. The video of the song hits a million views in the first 10 days.
Mayorkun’s net worth
The singer has not come out to say anything about his net worth. Moreover, there are varying reports about his worth online.
Nevertheless, we promise to keep you posted if there is a legal report of his worth or if he comes out to say anything about his net worth.
List of Mayorkun’s songs
Here are some of Mayorkun’s songs
- Eleko
- Sade
- Back 2 Back
- Tonight (Nonso Amadi Cover)
- Yawa
- Touchdown
- Alele
- Mama
- Love You Tire
- Prayer
- Geng
- Betty Butter
Awards & nomination
- He was nominated for Best New Act in the City People Entertainment Awards.
- In 2016, he won the Rookie of the Year, the Most Promising Act and the Nigerian Teen Choice Awards in The Headies and City People Entertainment Awards and the Choice New Song of the Year respectively.
- Mayorkun won the Best New Act in the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2017.
- 2018, Best Music Cover, Artiste of the Year and Next Rated at the City People Entertainment Awards and The Headies respectively.
- The year 2019, he won the Best R&B/Pop Album for ‘The Mayor of Lagos‘ and Hip Hop World Revelation at The Headies.
Apparently, the singer has not stopped counting his blessings years after coming in contact with Davido.
Other interesting facts about Mayorkun
Mayorkun met Davido after he uploaded a video of himself playing the piano to one of OBO’s songs on social media.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop, The 30 year old was all praises for his boss.
The ‘Geng’ crooner said, “I will continue to remember the day I met Davido for good. He has really been a blessing to me and I will always appreciate him.
Moreover, he continued, “he is a very good person because he didn’t know me from Adam before offering me a deal with his label.
“Even when I tell people how our paths crossed, they don’t believe. He took me as a brother from day one and he has been very instrumental to the growth of my career.
His album titled “The Mayor Of Lagos” appeared on Billboard December 1st 2018, it was on World Albums chart, it ranked number 15.
Mayorkun ventured on a nationwide tour in 2017. In the tour, he performed in over 35 schools and ended his tour in Lagos state.
He ended the tour in 2017 with his first headline concert in Lagos state called “The Mayor of Lagos”.
Moreover, Mayorkun toured the UK with label mate, Dremo. During the UK tour, he performed in about six cities.
He also performed alongside his boss, Davido, at the wireless festival.
Here’s a summary of Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel’s profile:
- Full name: Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel
- Date of birth: 23rd March 1994
- Age: 30.
- State of Origin: Ondo state
- Marital status: Single
- Years active: 2016 till present
- Nationality: Nigerian