Mayorkun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayorkun
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Mayorkun chatting with Wazobia Max TV in June 2018
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| Birth name | Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel |
| Also known as | Mayor of Lagos, MOL, Mayor of lay lay |
| Born | 23 March 1994 |
| Origin | Osun State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sony Music West Africa • DMW (former) |
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Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born March 23, 1994), known as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is also a dancer! Mayorkun became famous after he sang a cover version of Davido's song "The Money". Davido, another famous singer, discovered Mayorkun on Twitter.
Mayorkun joined Davido's music company, DMW, in 2016. His first song with them was "Eleko". He released his first album, The Mayor of Lagos, in November 2018. Mayorkun left DMW in 2021. After that, he released a song called "Let Me Know". His second album, Back in Office, came out in October 2021. This album was released through Sony Music West Africa.
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Early Life
Mayorkun was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 23, 1994. He is the oldest of three children in his family. Mayorkun grew up in a Christian home.
Music Career
Mayorkun used to work at a bank. He decided to leave his job because the pay was not good. In February 2016, while he was looking for a new job, Davido saw a video of Mayorkun singing a cover song. Davido followed Mayorkun on Twitter and Instagram. He then asked Mayorkun if he could do more than just play the keyboard.
On the same day Mayorkun wrote his resignation letter, Davido called him. Mayorkun sent Davido some songs he had already recorded. Davido was impressed and decided to sign him to his company, Davido Music Worldwide.
First Songs and Albums
Mayorkun released his first song with DMW, "Eleko," in 2016. This song quickly became popular. It reached number 9 on the Nigeria Playdata charts on May 1, 2016. By May 28, 2016, it climbed to number 5. The music video for "Eleko" got over a million views in just 10 days!
Mayorkun has released many other popular songs. These include "Yawa," "Sade," "Che Che," and "Mama." In October 2018, he released "Posh" and "Fantasy." These songs were teasers for his first studio album. His debut album, The Mayor of Lagos, was released on November 16, 2018. On December 1, 2018, the album appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart. It reached number 15, which was a big achievement.
In 2020, Mayorkun was one of the artists chosen to perform at a big awards event. This event was the 2020 Vanguard Personality Awards. It took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Other famous artists also performed there.
The Mayor of Lagos Concert Tour
Mayorkun started a tour across Nigeria in 2017. He performed in more than 35 schools. He finished 2017 with his first big concert in Lagos. This concert was called "The Mayor of Lagos."
The "Mayor of Lagos" concert series continued in 2018. Mayorkun performed in Ibadan and Abuja. He also announced another show for Lagos. In 2018, Mayorkun toured the UK with his friend and fellow artist, Dremo. They performed in about six cities. Mayorkun also performed with Davido at the Wireless Festival.
Leaving DMW and Back in Office
In 2021, Mayorkun announced that he was leaving DMW. He shared this news at the release party for his second album, Back In Office. Both Davido and Mayorkun spoke about this change in an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
His second studio album, Back In Office, was released on October 29, 2021. This album was released through Sony Music's West Africa division in Nigeria.
Love For Free EP
On October 13, 2023, Mayorkun released a new song called "Low Key." This song followed his earlier release, "For Daddy." "Low Key" was a preview for his upcoming EP (Extended Play) titled Love For Free.
Music Releases
Studio Albums and EPs
- The Mayor of Lagos (2018)
- Geng (EP) (2020)
- Back in Office (2021)
- Still the Mayor (2025)
Popular Songs
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| 2016 | "Eleko" | Non-album singles |
| "Yawa" | ||
| "Love You Tire" (featuring Mr Eazi) |
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| 2017 | "Sade" | |
| "Mama" | The Mayor of Lagos | |
| "Che Che" | ||
| 2018 | "Bobo" (featuring Davido) |
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| "Posh" | ||
| "Fantasy" | ||
| "Sope" | Non-album singles | |
| 2019 | "... Anthem" | |
| "True" (featuring Kizz Daniel) |
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| "Up to Something" | ||
| 2020 | "Geng" | |
| "Of Lagos" | ||
| "Betty Butter" (featuring Davido) |
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| "Your Body" | ||
| 2021 | "Let Me Know" | Back in Office |
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| "Holy Father" (featuring Victony) |
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| 2022 | "Certified Loner (No Competition)" | non-album single |
| "Maitama" (featuring Ch'coo) |
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| "Oshey Boys" | ||
| "Alarm" | ||
| 2023 | "For Daddy" | Love... For Free |
| 2024 | "Under The Canopy" | non-album single |
| "Innocent" (featuring Fireboy DML) |
Still the Mayor | |
| 2025 | "Reason 2 Japa" |
Awards and Nominations
Mayorkun has won many awards for his music. Here are some of them:
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2016 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Won | ||
| Best New Act | Nominated | |||
| Nigerian Teen Choice Awards | Choice New Song of the Year | Won | ||
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Music Cover | Won | ||
| 2018 | Artiste of the Year | Won | ||
| The Headies | Next Rated | Won | ||
| 2019 | Best R&B/Pop Album for The Mayor of Lagos | Won | ||
| Hip Hop World Revelation | Won | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Played Pop Song - "The Best" featuring Mayorkun | Nominated |
