Zinoleesky

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Zinoleesky
Birth nameOniyide Azeez
Born (2000-04-21) 21 April 2000 (age 24)
Agege, Lagos state, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Labels Marlian Records

Oniyide Azeez (born 21 April 2000), [3] [4] professionally known as Zinoleesky, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. [5] [6] His rise to fame began with the launch of his debut album Chrome Eccentric featuring hit tracks like "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe.". [7] [8]

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Early life

Zinoleesky, born on April 21, 2000, in Lagos State to Mr. and Mrs. Oniyide, originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria. [9] [10] Raised in Agege, Lagos State, Azeez attended Lively Kiddies Nursery and Primary School for his primary education, and later, State high School Oyewole Agege, Lagos State, for his secondary education. [11]

Career

Zinoleesky found his love for music during his adolescence, initially venturing into freestyle rap. However, his breakthrough came in 2017 when his videos gained viral traction online, propelling him to popularity. [12] [13]

Several reports showed that he was offered a record deal by Davido's DMW label but refused to accept the offer and chose to work as an independent artist. [14] [15] On 23 December 2019, he was signed to the record label "Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley. [16]

Zinoleesky released his debut studio album titled Chrome Eccentric in 2020, a year after signing with Marlian Records. The album comprised six tracks, including the songs "Mapariwo" and "Kilofeshe". [17] In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart. [18]

A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer, Busiswa. [19]

In December 2022, he released his first EP Grit and Lust, containing tracks such as "Call of Duty" and "YanYanYan". [20]

Personal life

In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating. [21] [22] In January 2023, he announced that he was single. [23] [24] [25] In December 2023, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Zendaya. [26]

Discography

Album

TitleAlbum DetailsRef
Grit and Lust
  • Released: 23 December 2022
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [27] [28]

Extended plays (EPs)

TitleEP DetailsRef
Chrome Eccentric
  • Released: 13 December 2020
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [29]

Singles

As the lead artiste
YearTitleAlbumRef
2019Joromi— [30]
POPO— [31]
Firi Yoyo— [32]
Money (featuring Zlatan)— [33]
Who Knows

(featuring Lil Frosh)

 [34]
2020Caro— [35] [36]
End Sars— [37]
2021Kilofeshe (Remix)Chrome [38] [39]
Naira Marley—
Gone Far—
Blessings— [40]
Loving You— [41] [42]
2022Call of Duty [43]
2023Sunny Ade— [44]
2024Element— [45]
2024Abanikanda (featuring Naira Marley)Single

Official videos

Tours

UK Tour [51] [52]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef
2020 The Headies Rookie of the Year"Mapariwo"Nominated [53] [54]
2020 City People Music Award Next Rated Artiste (Male Category)HimselfNominated [55] [56]
2022 The Headies Next RatedHimselfNominated [57] [58]

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