(1986-10-31) 31 October 1986 (age 37)[1] Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Genres
Afropop, R&B
Occupation(s)
Singer
Years active
2008–present
Labels
Temple Music Group, Mavin, Made Men Music Group
Musical artist
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa, and is best known for his hit single "Kukere".[2][3] He released his debut studio album My Story in 2009; it was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". Iyanya co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011. His second studio album, titled Desire, was released in February 2013. It supported by the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". He won the Artist of the Year award at The Headies 2013. In October 2016, Iyanya announced on Instagram that he signed a record deal with Mavin Records.[4] Few months prior, he signed a management deal with Temple Management Company.[5] He first announced his intentions to leave Made Men Music Group in July 2016.[6] In 2024 Iyanya release his new album, 'Once Upon A Cat' Under the Made Men Music Group Record Label. [7]
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^Augoye, Jayne (1 November 2016). "INTERVIEW: Why I signed for Mavin Records — Iyanya". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
^Vwovwe, Egbo (28 July 2016). "Iyanya Singer signs with Temple Management Company". Pulse. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
^Akan, Joey (12 July 2016). "Singer is leaving MMMG record label due to problems with Ubi Franklin". Pulse. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
^VibeOnVibe.com.ng (2 February 2023). "Stream Iyanya new album, 'Once Upon A Cat'". VibeOnVibe.com.ng. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the first...
Every Little Thing from their album Many Pieces "Flavor" (Iyanya song), 2012 single by Iyanya from his album Desire "Flavor" (Tori Amos song), 2012 single...
label's official disc jockey. Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks and Iyanya were all formerly signed to the label. On 8 May 2012, the label released...
comedy. He has had collaborative works with Broda Shaggi, Mr Funny and Iyanya. He has also had comedy collaborative works with Officer Woos and Cute Abiola...
2014. Oisagbai, Jude (20 March 2013). "Iyanya and Wizkid in South Africa for video shoot of 'sexy mama'". Iyanya's "Sexy Mama" video. Daily Times of Nigeria...
"Kukere" (Efik: "Don't think/worry") is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Desire (2013)...
from Iyanya and Emma Nyra. The video was nominated at the 10th Channel O Music Video Awards. Following the "Watch My Ting Go", Rae featured Iyanya on a...
Papa", "Jon Buttay", "Hello" featuring Joey B, and "Weekend" featuring Iyanya. He has been featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra and was part of One Africa Music...
collaborated with Flavour N'abania, Yemi Alade, Tekno Miles, Emma Nyra, and Iyanya. He was also a nominee of the Producer of the Year category at 2018 The...
videos in Nigeria and across the world. The dance became well known when Iyanya used the dance in his popular music video. "Top Dance Styles in Africa -...
– rapper Idahams – Singer and song writer Eedris Abdulkareem – hip hop Iyanya – pop singer Ikechukwu – Singer, rapper and actor J. Martins – highlife...
Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Her associate acts include Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Patoranking. Emma...
played an important part in popularising afrobeats. In 2011, Nigerian singer Iyanya released "Kukere". The song became popular and known for its adaption of...
unplanned pregnancy, and its termination. She also made known in her book that Iyanya, the Nigerian musician cheated on her with the actress, Tonto Dikeh. On...
contestants at MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came 5th and Iyanya won. From 2011 to 2013, Bisola was a one time TV host of Billboard Nigeria...
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