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Ayo Jay
Born
Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.

(1989-08-09) 9 August 1989 (age 35)
London, England
Citizenship
  • Nigeria
  • United Kingdom
Alma mater Baruch College
Occupation Singer, songwriter
Years active 2013–present
Musical career
Genres Afropop
Instruments Vocals
Labels One Nation, RCA
Associated acts Fetty Wap

Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989), better known as Ayo Jay, is an English-born Nigerian singer. He currently has a record deal with One Nation and RCA, and is also known as Boy Wonder.

Early life

Ayo Jay discovered his abilities for singing and songwriting at a young age. After graduating from International School, Lagos (ISL) in 2006, Ayo Jay relocated to the United States to pursue a college degree in finance and investment from Baruch College.

Career

In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released "Your Number" on 21 June 2013. The music video for "Your Number" was shot in Atlanta. The song's remix features rap vocals by Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015. "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records following Ayo Jay's record deal with the label. On 28 February 2017, the song was certified gold by the RIAA. On 23 August 2016, RCA Records released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink.

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH
US
R&B
Spotify Velocity
2013 "Don't Say That" Non-album singles
2014 "Available"
2015 "Your Number"
"Your Number (Remix)" (Feat. Fetty Wap)
"Think About Me"
"Ibadi Yen"
2016 "Fowosere"
"Your Number" 45 19 20 * RIAA: Gold
"Your Number (Remix)" 11
2017 "Correct G" (Feat. Davido & Olamide)
"The Vibe" Lazy Genius
"Want You"
2020 "Peace Of Mind" 0TBA

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results Ref
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Won
2015 Best New Act to Watch Nominated
2016 Diaspora Artist Won

See also

  • List of Nigerian musicians
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