Eniola Akinbo (; born 9 December 1985), known professionally as Niyola, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performing artist and actress.
Early life Akinbo was born on 9 December 1985, in Lagos, Nigeria. The youngest of ten children, she sang in church with her siblings and was inspired to pursue a career in music after attending a Funmi Adams concert., PartyJollof, Retrieved 3 October 2016 Niyola emerged runner up in the Amen Starlet competition in 2000.
Career She began her professional music career in 2005 and was briefly affiliated with eLDee’s Trybe Records. Following her stint at Trybe, she signed a production deal with Make Sum Noise Entertainment. Niyola’s first three singles "Me n U (In Da Club)", "No More" and "Dem Say" were released under the imprint. In 2012, Niyola signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment. On 22 May 2013, she released the single "Toh Bad", her first release under the label.
Discography Niyola (2008)
Filmography Swallow (2021) as Tolani Ajao Stalker (2016) as Niyola
Awards and nominations Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results2013The HeadiesBest Vocal Performance (Female)Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Female Act to Watch2014Nigeria Entertainment AwardsFemale Artist of the Year
See also
List of Nigerian musicians
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