Azeez Adeshina Fashola (born 10 May 1991), known professionally as Naira Marley, is a Nigerian-British singer, songwriter, and rapper. His fans are fondly called Marlians. Marley sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba; his musical style spans Afrobeats, Street pop and hip-hop.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
At the age of 11, Fashola moved to Peckham, South London, England. He graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy in 2010. While growing up, Fashola had plans of becoming an MC and a voice-over artist. He began rapping in 2013 after discovering his passion for music and was encouraged by close-knit friends from the Queens Roads area in Peckham to pursue his music career.Musical Style and Influences
Marley's music is characterized by a blend of Afrobeats, Street pop, and hip-hop elements. He is known for singing in English, Pidgin, and Yoruba, which allows him to connect with a diverse audience.Controversies and Legal Issues
On 10 May 2021, the EFCC arrested Marley and his friends Zlatan, Tiamiu Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses, Micheal "Taqueesh" Adenuga, and Abubakar Musa. The arrest was made a day after Marley released the video for the controversial single "Am I A Yahoo Boy". Five days later, the EFCC released Zlatan and three others but kept Marley in custody due to the evidence against him. On 16 May 2019, the EFCC charged him with 11 counts of fraud before a federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos. In May 2019, Marley was arraigned and pleaded not guilty; a bail hearing was set for 30 May 2019. On the day of the bail hearing, Marley released "Why", a song that was accompanied by an image of him in handcuffs.Marlian Records
Naira Marley floats record label, signs four artistes. His label became home to names like MOHBAD, Zinoleesky, Vusic amongst others.Naira Marley - My Side Of The Story
Discography
This section provides a detailed overview of Naira Marley's discography, including his albums, EPs, and notable singles.Albums
* God's Timing's The Best (2022)EPs
* Lord of Lamba (LOL) (2019)Singles
* "Issa Goal" (2018)* "Japa"* "Am I A Yahoo Boy" (2019)* "Opotoyi (Marlians)" (2019)* "Ko Si Werey" (with Olamide) (2019)* "Soapy" (2019)* "Tesumole"* "As E Dey Go"* "Idi Oremi (Opotoyi 2)"* "Chi Chi"* "Koleyewon"* "Coming" (with Busiswa)* "Drug Test"* "First Time In America"* "Pxy Drip"Notable Collaborations
Naira Marley has collaborated with several prominent artists, including Olamide, Zlatan, and Busiswa, among others.Controversies
On Saturday 13 February 2021, a report surfaced online that the Marley Valentine's Concert in Cameroon had been canceled by Cameroon government authorities. The concert had already been postponed twice by the organizer and moved to different venues but was later cancelled entirely. On 5 October 2022, Marley was accused of assault by his signee MohBad in a series of statements on MohBad's social media.Read also: "Happy": A Lyrical Exploration
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