Shaddy Jay

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Shaddy Jay
Birth nameShadrach Augustine Effiong
Born (1992-08-10) 10 August 1992 (age 31)
Cross River State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
LabelsJay's Muzik Worldwide

Shadrach Augustine Effiong (born on August 10, 1992) known professionally as Shaddy Jay is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed into Jay's Muzik worldwide, He is best known for his songs "Far away" featuring Lyta and "Vibrate" which won song of the year at the Paradise Music Festival and Awards. [1]

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Background and education

Shaddy Jay was born in Cross River State, to the family of Mr and Mrs Augustine Effiong but he originally hails from Akwa Ibom State.

Shaddy has a degree in Mass Communication from the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. [2]

Career

After graduation, Shaddy ventured into laundry services from which he financed his music career until 2020 when he travelled to Algeria on a business trip. He returned to Uyo in 2021 and reignited his music career. He gained widespread recognition after the release of his single “Vibrate” in 2023, propelling him into the limelight, [3] the song won song of the year at the paradise music festival and awards in 2023. [4]

Another of his popular singles released in 2023 is titled "girls" it has so far garnered over a million streams on digital streaming platforms, he took to social media to announce his first income from digital streaming platforms following the success of his song. [5]

In 2024 he released "far away" featuring Lyta, the song has gained traction on social media and garnered over a million streams on digital platforms. [6] [7] He later released his debut Extended play (EP) titled "Shades of Jay" which is made up of 5 tracks [8] [9] [10]

Endorsement

In December 2023, Shaddy Jay signed an endorsement deal valued at 10 million naira with First Architect Home Design Consultant (FAHDC). which Specializes in architectural design, properties, lands, and general real estate ventures, FAHDC unveiled their partnership with Shaddy Jay during the inauguration of their Ikom office [11] [12]

Philantrophy

In June 2024, Shaddy Jay reportedly offered educational support to two luck fans who are students in tertiary institutions pledging to reach out to more students. [13]

Discography

Extended plays (EP)

Selected Singles

TitleYearFeatured artist(s)
Miracle2024None
Far away2024 Lyta
No gree 4 dem2024None
Mongbono2024Tapper
Girls2023None
New2023Feelingz
Vibrate2023None
Zero Love2023None

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Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryResultRef
Paradise Music Festival and Awards 2023Song of the yearWon [4]

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  8. ↑ Cyril (2024-05-19). "Afro Pop star Shaddy Jay has Released his much anticipated Ep "Shades Of Jay"". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
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