Iyanya | |
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 Iyanya in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Iyanya Onoyom Mbuka |
| Born | 31 October 1986[1] Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afropop, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Temple Music Group, Mavin, Made Men Music Group |
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 was 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 released his new album, 'Once Upon A Cat' Under the Made Men Music Group Record Label.[7]
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- ^ VibeOnVibe.com.ng (2 February 2023). "Stream Iyanya new album, 'Once Upon A Cat'". VibeOnVibe.com.ng. Retrieved 2 February 2024.