Makayla Malaka | |
|---|---|
 Makayla Malaka performing | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka |
| Born | 27 June 2012 London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Website | www |
Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka, (born 27 June 2012) popularly known as Makayla Malaka, is a British-Nigerian singer and dancer. [1] She began her music career as a child singer, releasing her debut album age eight. [2]
Makayla is from Isoko North in Delta state. She was born in Camden, London, United Kingdom. She resides in Lagos, Nigeria with her parents. She is the only child of her parents. [3]
Makayla started her career at six years old, recording her first songs. In 2020, she released her debut album titled Eight, at age eight. [4] Followed by two more albums, released the next year and the year after that; titled Nine and Ten respectively. [5] [6] The song on her first album titled Grandma Told Me was remixed by Speroach, [7] while her third album had features with commediene Emmanuella Samuel and saxophonist Temilayo Abodunrin on the track titled Yes O. [8] [9]
In 2022, she authored the book titled African Princess, [10] which told the story of the experience and value a young girl growing in a male-dominated Nigerian society. [11] The book was an adaptation of one of the tracks from her Sophomore album with the same name. It was co-authored by Sope Martins and was made available to schools. [12] The book was released on 27 May 2022. [13]
In an interview with The Punch, she cites her role model as Michael Jackson. [14] Mr Eazi acknowledged her work in a tweet, after the release of her debut album. [15] In 2023, she released the song Not Likely under Mr Eazi's EmPawa Africa record label. [16]
Her genre of music are children's music and afro pop, which she terms as child friendly. [17] Makayla believes that every child has a gift etched in them. [18] [19] She is of the opinion that children should only be exposed to clean music. [20]
Makayla was tipped by Pulse Nigeria and the Nigerian Tribune as an artiste to look out for in the future, in 2020 and 2022 respectively. [21] [22]
| Year | Album | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eight [23] | Grandma Told Me 2:53 |
| You Can't Stop Me 2:45 | ||
| Just Dance 2:20 | ||
| Give Me Food 3:17 | ||
| Imagination 2:03 | ||
| Saturday 3:51 | ||
| Star 3:04 | ||
| Lord You Are 2:48 | ||
| Year | Album | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nine [24] | Taking Over 2:25 |
| African Princess 3:15 | ||
| Happy Birthday 2:25 | ||
| Don't Give Up 2:38 | ||
| Dreamer 3:07 | ||
| Thank You God 2:52 | ||
| Get Up and Go 3:08 | ||
| The 2020 Trees 3:35 | ||
| Older 2:50 | ||
| Year | Album | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ten [25] | I'll Be Alright 3:03 |
| The Young Shall Grow 2:54 | ||
| Jericho 3:07 | ||
| No Be Today 3:00 | ||
| Yes O! 2:34 | ||
| We Shall Win 3:04 | ||
| Sit Down 2:28 | ||
| Homework 2:46 | ||
| I'm Not A Morning Person 2:44 | ||
| Biggy Love 2:53 | ||
| Year | Album | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Eleven | I'm Not Playing 1:57 |
| Hello Eleven 3:07 | ||
| I'm Coming Up 3:14 | ||
| Not Likely featuring ETwinz 2:49 | ||
| Heal The World 2:41 | ||
| Step Aside 3:08 | ||
| Strike A Pose 2:13 | ||
| Just Another Day 4:05 | ||
| So Satisfying 2:28 | ||
| Hunger Na Wa 2:36 | ||
| Praise God 3:10 | ||
She was one of the recipients of the 2022 Eko Heritage Awards where she won the Eko Celebrity Kid of the Year. The awards show held on 10 July 2022. She also performed live at the awards show. [26] [27]
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