Yo Maps | |
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 Yo Maps in 2022 | |
| Born | Elton Mulenga November 29, 1994 |
| Other names | • Maps • Olios |
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| Spouse | Kidist Kifle (m. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Years active | 2016 – Present |
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Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994), commonly known as Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer. [1]
Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. Mulenga's interest in music is said to have started in 2009 while he was a student at Chibombo High School. [2] When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; there, he recorded his first single 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a hit single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song. [3]
Mulenga dated Mwizukanji Nakamba until 2020. They have a daughter together named Bukata. After their public break up he started dating Kidist Kifle later that same year. On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai. [4]
| Yo Maps discography | |
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| Studio albums | 3 |
| Singles | 20 |
| Music videos | 30 |
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| Komando |
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| Try Again [5] |
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| My Hero |
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| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "Njikata Kuboko" (featuring T-Gear) | 2016 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Finally" (featuring Macky 2) | 2018 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Mr. Romantic" | 2022 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Try Again" (featuring Abel Chungu) | 2023 | – | – | – | – | Try Again | |
| "Fatima" (featuring Berita) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "So Mone" (featuring Tay Grin) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "Nga Teba Yahweh" | 2024 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Confirmation" (featuring Iyanya) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "Superman" (featuring Omarion) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "Mapalo" (Jemax featuring Yo Maps) | 2018 | – | — | — | — | — | |
| "Season Yanga" (Bobby East featuring Yo Maps) | 2019 | – | — | — | — | — | |
| "Don't Go Away" (Mr. Crown featuring Yo Maps) | 2023 | – | — | — | — | — | |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Ngoma Awards | Song Of The Year | 'Finally' | Won | [6] |
| 2022 | Outstanding Musician Of The Year | Yo Maps | Won | [7] | |
| Album Of The Year | 'Komando' | Won | |||
| Song Of The Year | 'Mr. Romantic' | Won | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Best Male Artist | Yo Maps | Won | [8] | |
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