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Mayorkun Biography

Our focus today shifts to DMW artist Mayorkun. Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel known professionally by his stage name Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist.

He was discovered on Twitter by Davido when he posted a cover of one of Davido’s “The Money” featuring Olamide. He was later signed to Davido’s DMW in 2016 and released his first single called “Eleko”. He has a degree in accounting from the University of Lagos, and was in a banking job before he was discovered in 2016.Davido decided to sign him to Davido Music Worldwide.

His debut single “Eleko” in 2016 gathered a million views in the first 10 days of its release. 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 in anticipation of his first studio album titled “The Mayor of Lagos”.

The Mayor of Lagos was released on the 16th of November 2018. On December 1, 2018, it appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart, peaking at number 15. Mayorkun with is unique sound over the years have proved that he is an artist whose sound is here to stay. Here are the Best songs by Mayorkun.

1. ELEKO
This song by the Nigerian singer Mayorkun served as his debut single which brought him into the limelight in the Music industry. Mayorkun released this song under the HKN family under Davido Music Worldwide after he discovered him on Twitter.

The song is Produced by PuffyTee & mixed by Suka Sounds.The visual to the song directed by Director Q received millions of views on Youtube upon its release.

The song has also received massive airplay on TV and Radio station and featured on major charts in Nigeria. Lovely song here. Check it out.

2. MAMA
This song by Davido Music Worldwide pop star, Mayorkun is a love song which saw the artist talk about his love interest and promising to treat her like the queen she is.

The song has received massive airplay on TV and Radio and has featured on major charts in Nigeria. The song was produced by  Kiddominant. The visuals to the song was directed Clarence Peters and it did absolute justice to the lyrics of the song. Check it out.

 

3.TRUE
This song by the DMW artiste Mayorkun features the Fly Boy Inc entertainment boss, Kiss Daniel. The song was produced by Young John and Lush Beats.

It’s the perfect song to end a lovers spat. Lyrics like “Baby no be true, All the things they talk about me no be true which will be on repeat in your head for days  is certain to make a woman’s heart flutter and forgive her man of his wrongdoings. It’s music video has amassed over 2.8 million YouTube views to date.

The visual was directed by Aje films which stared Nollywood model and actress Jemima Osunde. Mayorkun “True” has received so much airplay on the radio and on Tv and is still featuring on charts presently. Nice song here. Check it out.

4. TIRE
This song by the DMW artist is the  8th single off his acclaimed debut album “The Mayor of Lagos”. The song over time has received massive airplay from TV and  Radio stations and is still being featured  on Charts in Nigeria at the moment.

The visual was shot in the United Kingdom by directed by Dammy Twitch for Polar Films. Lovely song here. Check it out.

 

5. SOPE
This song by DMW artist mayorkun also translates to “give thanks”. The song was produced by Cracker Mallo . This is a  single off his recent album, ‘The Mayor of Lagos”.

This song over its time of release has received massive airplay on TV and Radio stations. The visual for the song is shot and directed by Clarence Peters.Check it out.

 

6. CHE CHE
This song by Mayorkun is a club favorite. This is a track under is ‘Mayor of Lagos’ album. The song is produced by his go-to producer, Kiddominat, literally became an anthem because of its repeatable lyrics which were delivered effortlessly.

Mayorkun has the knack of making you listen and listen to his songs without getting exhausted. The visual of the song directed by award-winning Clearance Peter has garnered more than 3 million views on Youtube. Check it out.

7. BOBO
This song by the DMW buzzing artiste, Mayorkun talks about the effect money has on determining the way a particular man looks. In this song he featured the DMW boss himself Davido.

The song co-produced by Lush and Killertunes. The visual to the hit song was shot and directed by Clarence peters.Check it out.

8.SADE
This is a pop anthem delivery by the “DMW Music star Mayorkun. The song saw Mayorkun talk about his love interest whose name happens to be Sade.

The song has received massive airplay on TV and radio stations, also been featured on major charts in Nigeria. The song is produced by Masterkraft. The visual to the beautiful tune is shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Lovely song here. Check it out.

 

8. RED HANDED
This song saw DMW music artist Mayorkun team up with  DMW Label mates Peruzzi, Dremo, Yonda. The song was produced by in-house hitmaker, Fresh VDM and Mixed by STG.

The song has received massive airplay on TV and Radio Stations, also been featured on Major Charts in Nigeria. The beautiful visual to the song was shot and directed by Twitch visuals. Nice song here. Check it out.

 

10. POSH
This song saw DMW music artiste Mayorkun talk about his favorite car brand “Porsche”. The song is a track off his mayor of Lagos album and has received major airplay on TV and Radio stations.

Also have been featured on major charts in Nigeria. “Posh” video which has over 1.9 million views really aided in creating more buzz because of its concept and logistics.

From the biker ladies, crazy car races and hilarious actions of the fake policemen, Clearance Peters truly did a wonderful job.Lovely song here. Check it out.

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