Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, “Marlians“.
👉🏿Career
While growing up, Naira Marley had plans of becoming an MC and a voice-over artist.
He began singing in 2014 after discovering his passion for music and was encouraged by close-knit friends to pursue his music career.
He released the Max Twigz-assisted track “Marry Juana” before releasing his debut EP Gotta Dance in 2015.
In December 2017, he released the Olamide and Lil Kesh-assisted single “Issa Goal“, which became the theme song for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The official remix of “Issa Goal” was released on 16 June 2018; it features vocals by Olamide, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi and Slimcase.
Naira Marley sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba; his music is a blend of Afrobeats and hip-hop.
He derived his stage name from Jamaican singer Bob Marley, whom he admires; his dreadlocks is also a tribute to the singer.
👉🏿Record Label
During the “Marlian Fest“, which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on 30 December 2019, Naira Marley announced the launch of his record label Marlian Records and unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, MohBad and Fabian Blu as signed acts.
On 10 July 2020, Naira Marley took to his Instagram Page to unveil another act under his label, named: Emo Grae with a new single and visual titled 0903 featuring Buju.
👉🏿Crime
On 10 May 2019, the EFCC arreste
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