Liya (musician)

Liya
Birth nameAbdulsalam Suliyat Modasola
Born1999
OriginNigerian
GenresAfro-Fusion
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2020–present

Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola well known as Liya, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter. She came into the music scene with the release of her first single under Davido Music Worldwide, titled "Melo",[1] shortly after signing a record deal with the label in 2020. The accompanying music video for "Melo", was released on 8 December 2020, starring Davido, and directed by Dammy Twitch for DMW.[2] She was formerly signed to Davido Music Worldwide from 2020 to early 2023.[3] She began releasing songs independently in 2023.

  1. ^ Anerua, Blessing (8 December 2020). "DOWNLOAD: Liya, DMW's first lady, drops 'Melo'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  2. ^ "New Music + Video: Liya – Melo". BellaNaija. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  3. ^ Eze, Chinelo (19 July 2023). "Liya Confirms Split With Davido's Record Label". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 23 November 2023.