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| birth_name = Iyanya Mbuk
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| label = Made Men Music Group
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
*Emma Nyra
*D'Tunes
*Tekno
*Selebobo
*Baci
*[[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]]
*[[D'banj]]
*[[M.I]]
*[[Vector (musician)|Vector]]
*[[Flavour N'abania]]
*May D
*[[Tiwa Savage]]
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'''Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk''' (born 31 October 1986), known by his [[mononym]] '''Iyanya''', is a [[Nigerian]] recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He is best known for winning the 2008 ''[[Project Fame West Africa|MTN Project Fame West Africa]]'' as well as for his song "[[Kukere]]".<ref name="Onobello">{{cite web|title=Celebrity Focus: Iyanya – The Many Flavours Stirring Controversies|url=http://www.onobello.com/index.php/features/item/2702-celebrity-focus-iyanya-%E2%80%93-the-many-flavours-stirring-controversies|publisher=Onobello|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref><ref name=Mtvbase>{{cite web|title=Iyanya, Artist Biography-MTV Base|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/iyanya/|publisher=Mtvbase|accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref> He is the co-owner of Made Men Music Group, a record label home to artists such as Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo and Baci. Iyanya sings in English and Efik.<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya at TruSpot!|url=http://www.mytruspot.com/Iyanya/bio.php|publisher=MyTruSpot|accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref> He released his debut studio album, [[My Story (Iyanya album)|''My Story'']], in 2011. It was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". ''[[Desire (Iyanya album)|Desire]]'', his second studio album, contained the singles "Kukere", "[[Ur Waist]]", "[[Flavour (Iyanya song)|Flavour]]", "[[Sexy Mama (Iyanya song)|Sexy Mama]]", and "[[Jombolo]]". He won the [[The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year|Artist of the Year]] award at [[The Headies 2013]].

==Biography==
Iyanya was born on Palm Street in [[Calabar South|Calabar]], [[Cross River State]], Nigeria.<ref name="Express Nigeria">{{cite web|title=Kukere crooner cries: They killed my parents, brother -Iyanya Mbuk|url=http://www.e-expressnigeria.com/blog/2012/10/kukere-crooner-cries-they-killed-my-parents-brother|publisher=Express Nigeria|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> His mother was a head mistress<ref>{{cite web|title=Kukere crooner cries: They killed my parents, brother -Iyanya Mbuk|url=http://www.e-expressnigeria.com/blog/2012/10/kukere-crooner-cries-they-killed-my-parents-brother|publisher=Express Nigeria|accessdate=7 August 2013}}</ref> and his father was a forester. Iyanya has described his mother as the household disciplinarian, while his father was the gentler of the two. His parents died in 2008, his mother, 42 years-old, and his father, 50 years-old. Iyanya's elder brother died around the same time of his parents' death<ref name="Express Nigeria"/> Iyanya's grandfather was a clergyman. Iyanya used to sing in his church's choir and was the choir master for the children's choir at age 5.<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya's Exclusive Interview on iROKtv|url=http://ireporterstv.co/iyanyas-exclusive-interview-on-iroktv/|publisher=IReportersTv|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> Iyanya completed his primary, secondary, and university education in [[Calabar]]. He is a Business Management graduate from the [[University of Calabar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya Biography|url=http://www.iyanyamusic.com/?page_id=582|publisher=Iyanya Music|accessdate=7 August 2013}}</ref>

==Music career==
After graduating from the University of Calabar, he worked in a hotel and sang [[karaoke]] at a local bar he managed. Iyanya began developing his vocal abilities at local bars which include: Fiesta Fries Bar, Mirage Nite Club, and West-Life.<ref name="Onobello"/> Iyanya cited British singer [[Craig David]] and American hip hop artist [[R Kelly]] as his key musical influences.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kukere crooner cries: They killed my parents, brother -Iyanya Mbuk|url=http://www.e-expressnigeria.com/blog/2012/10/kukere-crooner-cries-they-killed-my-parents-brother|publisher=ExpressNigeria|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> Iyanya was motivated to pursue music professionally after watching the celebrity lifestyle of [[2face Idibia|2 Face Idibia]] and Olu Maintain. Iyanya started as a [[rapper]], going by the name "Lofty".

===MTN Project Fame===
In 2008, KCee from KCee Presh group convinced Iyanya to partake in MTN's first ever ''Project Fame'' singing competition.<ref name="Onobello"/> Iyanya emerged the winner of the competition after battling numerous people who had the same aspirations as him. The 2008 MTN ''Project Fame'' Competition was the beginning of Iyanya's musical career. Unlike many people who dwindle after a major competition, Iyanya's success had just begun.

===2009: ''My Story''===
{{main|My Story (Iyanya album)}}
After winning MTN's Project Fame, Iyanya began recording his debut album ''My Story'' released under CN Media Imprint.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.afrobios.com/-Iyanya/|title=Iyanya Discography|work=AFROBIOS|accessdate=21 September 2014}}</ref> The album showed Iyanya's versatility as an [[R&B]] artist, particularly on the self-titled track "Iyanya" and "Love Truly".<ref name="Onobello"/> Iyanya's debut album was a commercial failure due to problems with distribution and promotion.<ref>{{cite web|title=MTV NEWS {{!}} IYANYA: EXCLUSIVE CHAT|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/mtv-base-chats-with-iyanya/|publisher=MtvBase|accessdate=7 August 2013}}</ref>

{{Listen |filename=Kukere by Iyanya.ogg|title="Kukere" (2012) |description= A sample of "Kukere", Iyanya's single}}

===2012/2013: ''Desire''===
{{main|Desire (Iyanya album)}}
After visiting his hometown of Calabar and seeing people's affection for the ''Etighi'' dance, Iyanya decided to do a song that would popularise the dance that originated in Calabar.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adegunle|first=Adebukola|title=Origin of Etighi Dance|url=http://www.cnsslccl.net/harmony_magazine_vol1_web.pdf|publisher=The Harmony|accessdate=9 December 2013|pages=5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=THE CALABAR DANCE (Etigi)|url=http://www.imotrumpeta.com/?p=603|publisher=Imotrumpeta|accessdate=9 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Etighi Dance:The Latest Naija Dance|url=http://www.amebortalk.com/members-gossip/naija-gossip/1255-etighi-dance-the-latest-naija-dance|publisher=Amebortalk|accessdate=9 December 2013|date=7 February 2012}}</ref> He teamed up with producer DTunes and recorded "[[Kukere]]", a single that achieved global success, particularly in [[Nigeria]], [[Ghana]] and the United Kingdom. The song was succeeded by his second single entitled "[[Ur Waist]]".

===Endorsements===
On 16 October 2013, 360nobs reported that Iyanya became the new ambassador for ''Solo Phones'' Nigeria, a mobile phone company situated at Computer Village, [[Ikeja]]. The one year deal is allegedly worth $220,000 (35 million niara). In addition, Iyanya got a 2014 [[Toyota Land Cruiser Prado|Toyota Prado]] from the deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=IYANYA BAGS $220,000 ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH SOLO PHONES|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/10/iyanya-bags-220000-endorsement-deal-with-solo-phones/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=16 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Computer Village Ikeja Came Alive Today with Iyanya|url=http://www.spyghana.com/computer-village-ikeja-came-alive-today-with-iyanya/|publisher=SpyGhana|accessdate=16 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, ''Daily Independent'' reported that Iyanya also signed a one year deal with ''Zinox Computers'' (Nigeria's first certified branded computers) worth $300,000. The deal will feature Iyanya on Zinox billboards and in TV commcercials.<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya signs multi million Naira endorsement deal with Zinox Computer|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/08/iyanya-signs-multi-million-naira-endorsement-deal-with-zinox-computer/|publisher=Daily Independent|accessdate=16 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Winning: Iyanya signs $350,000 endorsement deal with Zinox Group|url=http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/winning-iyanya-signs-350000-endorsement-deal-zinox-group/|publisher=AmeyawDebrah|accessdate=16 October 2013}}</ref>

==Musical style==

Iyanya started performing [[ballad]]s, particularly on his debut album ''My Story''. In an interview with Toolz on Ndani TV, he said he wants to be a versatile artist and wants to be known for his [[R&B]] and [[Afrobeat]] abilities. In the same interview, he also said he switched from [[R&B]] to [[Afrobeat]] because he wanted to make money and wanted fans to see his versatility.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Iyanya |year=2012 |title= Ndani TV: Iyanya talks about Yvonne Nelson// his new single and...|medium=youtube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzaZGz3isr4 |accessdate=29 July 2013 |time= 13:32|publisher=Youtube |location=Nigeria }}</ref>

==International appearances==
On 25 November 2012, Iyanya performed at comedian AY Makun show held at the [[The O2#indigO2|INDIGO2]] arena.<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Iyanya's Interview after AY Live in London on Factory78tv|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2012/12/video-iyanyas-interview-after-ay-live-in-london-on-factory78tv/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref> To promote his second album in the UK, Iyanya headlined the ''Iyanya vs. Desire'' concert. The concert started in London and ended in [[Manchester]]. The London concert was held at the [[The O2#indigO2|INDIGO2]] arena on 9 June 2013. The concert featured performances by [[Tonto Dikeh]] and Iyanya's label mate Emma Nyra.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kukere Storms the UK! All the Photos from Iyanya's London Concert|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/06/11/kukere-storms-the-uk-all-the-photos-from-iyanyas-london-concert/|publisher=BellaNaija|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref> On 14 June 2013, the Manchester concert commenced and featured performances by Emma Nyra and DRB Lasgidi.<ref>{{cite web|title='Jombolo' out in Manchester! Check out the Photos from Iyanya's 2nd "Kukere Concert" in the UK|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/06/21/jombolo-out-in-manchester-check-out-the-photos-from-iyanyas-2nd-kukere-concert-in-the-uk/|publisher=BellaNaija|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref> Iyanya and his label mate Emma Nyra went on a mini tour across the [[United States|U.S]] and Canada in early 2013. Iyanya performed at the Shrine in Chicago on 11 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya at The Shrine, Chicago on Do312|url=http://do312.com/event/2013/04/11/iyanya|publisher=Live Events|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref> He also performed at the African Muzik Magazine launch on 12 April 2013 held in [[Dallas]], Texas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kukere in Dallas! Iyanya, Sound Sultan, Emma Nyra & Storm Rex at the 'African Muzik Magazine' Launch in Texas|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/04/19/iyanya-sound-sultan-emma-nyra-storm-rex-more-throw-down-a-massive-dallas-show-at-the-african-muzik-magazine-launch/|publisher=BellaNaija|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref> Iyanya serenaded [[Grammy Award]] nominee [[Melanie Fiona]] at the LTB Jean store in [[Soho]], New York and performed at the world renowned [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)|url=http://www.nigeriamusicnetwork.com/articles/read-iyanya-mbuk-biography-nigerian-music-artist_171.html|publisher=Nigerian Music Network|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>

==Films and television==
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|[[Shuga (TV Series)|''Shuga'']] Series 3
|Himself
|Cameo appearance
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==Awards and nominations==
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!Prize
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!Result
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|rowspan="9"|2014
|City People Entertainment Awards
|Musician of the Year (Male)
|rowspan="2"|Himself
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/06/rita-dominic-davido-tiwa-savage-majid-michel-2014-city-people-entertainment-awards-nominees/ | title=Rita Dominic, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Majid Michel – 2014 City People Entertainment Awards Nominees | publisher=Bellanaija.com | date=6 June 2014 | accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|African Muzik Magazine Awards
|Best Male West Africa
|{{nom}}
|<ref name="Bellanaija1">{{cite web|title=See Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2014|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/09/see-the-nominees-for-the-african-muzik-magazine-awards-afrimma-2014/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=28 July 2014|date=9 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
|Best Dance in a Video
|"Le Kwa Ukwu"
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarkodie, Fuse ODG, DJ Black, others win at AFRIMMA Awards|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/artikel.php?ID=318709|publisher=Ghana Web|accessdate=28 July 2014|date=27 July 2014}}</ref>
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|rowspan="6"|[[World Music Awards]]
|rowspan="2"|World's Best Song
|"Away"
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="6"|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.channelstv.com/home/2014/02/20/dbanj-tuface-jay-z-kanye-west-davido-kcee-nominated-at-world-music-awards/ | title=D'banj, Tuface, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Davido, Kcee Nominated at World Music Awards | publisher=Channels Tv | date=20 February 2014 | accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|"Le Kwa Ukwu"
|{{nom}}
|-
|World's Best Video
|{{nom}}
|-
|World's Best Male Artist
|rowspan="4"|Himself
|{{nom}}
|-
|World's Best Live Act
|{{nom}}
|-
|World's Best Entertainer of The Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="15"|2013
|rowspan="5"|[[The Headies 2013|The Headies]]
|[[The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year|Artist of the Year]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners|url=http://www.osundefender.org/?p=140816|publisher=Osun Defender|accessdate=27 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=#BaddestGuyEverLiveth: Olamide bags 8 nominations for the "Headies" – See full nomination list|url=http://www.ynaija.com/baddestguyeverliveth-olamide-bags-8-nominations-for-the-headies/|publisher=YNaija.com|accessdate=6 December 2013|date=5 December 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Best R&B/Pop Album
|rowspan="2"|''[[Desire (Iyanya album)|Desire]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[The Headies Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Pop Single
|rowspan="2"|"[[Ur Waist]]"
|{{nom}}
|-
|Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)
|Best High Life Video
|rowspan="2"|"[[Jombolo]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Iyanya featuring [[Flavour N'abania]])</span>
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref name=Bellanaija>{{cite web|title=2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Nominees List: Flavour, Tiwa Savage, D'banj, Goldie, Waje, Kcee & More|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/10/2013-nigeria-music-video-awards-nominees-list-flavour-tiwa-savage-dbanj-goldie-waje-kcee-more/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Best Use of Choreography
|{{n/a}}
|<ref name=tooxclusive>{{cite web|title=NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA 2013) WINNERS LIST|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2013/11/16/nigeria-music-video-awards-nmva-2013-winners-list/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=17 November 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Best Use of Visual Effects
|"[[Sexy Mama (Iyanya song)|Sexy Mama]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Iyanya featuring [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]])</span>
|{{nom}}
|<ref name=tooxclusive />
|-
|[[Soul Train Music Awards]]
|Best International Performance
|"Ur Waist" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Iyanya featuring Emma Nyra)</span>
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Soul Train Awards nominations|url=http://rollingout.com/music/2013-soul-train-awards-nominations/2/|publisher=Rollingout|accessdate=24 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|[[Channel O Music Video Awards]]
|Most Gifted Male Video
|"[[Flavour (Iyanya song)|Flavour]]"
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Channel O Music Video Awards: First Photos from the Nominees Announcement + Complete List of Nominees|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/09/04/2013-channel-o-music-video-awards-first-photos-from-the-nominees-announcement-complete-list-of-nominees/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Nigeria Entertainment Awards]]
|Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2013 – View Full Nominees List|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/06/02/nigerian-entertainment-awards-2013-view-full-nominees-list/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Hottest Single of the Year
|"[[Kukere]]"
|{{won}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Full List of Nigeria Entertainment Awards Winners|url=http://www.spyghana.com/full-list-of-nigeria-entertainment-awards-winners/|publisher=spyghana|accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Ghana Music Awards
|African Artiste of the Year
|rowspan="2"|Himself
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 Nominations List Finally Out|url=http://www.modernghana.com/music/20547/3/vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2013-nominations-list-.html|publisher=ModernGhana|accessdate=31 July 2013}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|City People Entertainment Awards
|Musician of the Year (Male)
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|last=Aiki|first=Damilare|title=Ice Prince, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sarkodie, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Yvonne Okoro, Tonto Dikeh & BellaNaija Nominated for the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards – See the Full List|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/06/19/ice-prince-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-sarkodie-nse-ikpe-etim-yvonne-okoro-tonto-dikeh-bellanaija-nominated-for-the-2013-city-people-entertainment-awards-see-the-full-list/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=19 December 2013|date=19 June 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Most Popular Song of the Year
|rowspan="4"|"Kukere"
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|2012
|rowspan="1"|Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)
|Best Contemporary Afro (Live Beats choice)
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=NIgerian Music Video Awards (NMVA 2012 ) Full Winners List|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2012/12/21/nigerian-music-video-awards-nmva-2012-full-winners-list/|publisher=Tooxclusive|accessdate=24 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[The Headies 2012|The Headies]]
|Best Pop Single
|{{won}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Headies Awards 2012: Full List of Winners|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/20779/3/headies-awards-2012-full-list-of-winners.html|publisher=ModernGhana|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2012) Winners List|url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/|publisher=Hiphopworldmagazine|accessdate=13 October 2013}}</ref>
|}

==Discography==
{{Infobox artist discography
|Artist = Iyanya
|Image = Iyanya vs desire concert performance-9764-2.jpg
|Caption =
|Alt =
|Studio = 2
|Compilation =
|Singles = 22
|Music videos = 14
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The [[discography]] of Iyanya consists of two studio albums, twenty two singles (including ten as featured artist), five [[Promotional recording#promo single|promotional single]]s, and fourteen [[music videos]].

===Studio albums===
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Sales
|-
!scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|NGR
!scope="width:3em;font-size:85%"|RSA
!scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|GHA
!scope="width:3em;font-size:85%"|[[UK Albums Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[My Story (Iyanya album)|My Story]]''
|
* Released: 2009
* Label: CN. Media
* Format: CD, [[Music download|digital download]]
| – || – || – || —
|
|
|-
!scope="row"|''[[Desire (Iyanya album)|Desire]]''
|
* Released: 6 February 2013
* Label: Made Men Music Group
* Format: CD, [[Music download|digital download]]
| – || – || – || —
|
|
|-
|colspan="15" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

===Compilation albums===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Sales
|-
!scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|NGR
!scope="width:3em;font-size:85%"|RSA
!scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|GHA
!scope="width:3em;font-size:85%"|[[UK Albums Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[The Evolution (Made Men Music Group album)|The Evolution]]''
|
* Released: 29 May 2014
* Label: Made Men Music Group
* Format: CD, [[Music download|digital download]]
| – || – || – || —
|
|
|}

===Singles===
;<big>As lead artist</big>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|NGR
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|RSA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|GHA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="row"|"[[My Story (Iyanya album)#Love Truly|Love Truly]]"
|rowspan="2"|2009
| – || – || – || –
|
|rowspan="3"|''My Story''
|-
!scope="row"|"[[My Story (Iyanya album)#No Time|No Time]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Faze (musician)|Faze]])</span>
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"[[My Story (Iyanya album)#Iyanya (My Story)|Iyanya (My Story)]]"
|rowspan="1"|2010
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
!scope="row"|"[[Kukere]]"
|rowspan="1"|2011
| – || – || – || –
|
|rowspan="6"|''Desire''
|-
! scope="row"|"[[Ur Waist]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Emma Nyra)</span>
|rowspan="3"|2012
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"[[Kukere#Kukere Remix|Kukere Remix]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[D'banj]])</span>
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"[[Flavour (Iyanya song)|Flavour]]"
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"[[Sexy Mama (Iyanya song)|Sexy Mama]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]])</span>
|rowspan="5"|2013
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"[[Jombolo]]" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Flavour N'abania]])</span>
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"Head Swell"<ref>{{cite web|title=BN Video Premiere: Iyanya – Head Swell|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/08/02/bn-video-premiere-iyanya-head-swell/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref>
| – || – || – || –
|
|rowspan="3"|TBA
|-
! scope="row"|"She Can Get It"<ref>{{cite web|title=Iyanya – She Can Get It (Prod. Gospel)|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/09/03/leak-iyanya-she-can-get-it-prod-gospel/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref>
| – || – || – || –
|
|-
! scope="row"|"Le Kwa Ukwu"<ref>{{cite web|title=PREMIERE: Iyanya – Le Kwa Ukwu|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/10/04/premiere-iyanya-le-kwa-ukwu/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref>
| – || – || – || –
|
|}

;<big>As featured artist</big>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|NGR
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|RSA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|GHA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
!scope="row"|"Get Wild"<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: N6 – Get Wild ft Iyanya|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/03/03/video-n6-get-wild-ft-iyanya/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(N6 featuring Iyanya)</span>
|rowspan="3"|2012
| – || – || – || –
|
|''BiznessB4Pleasure''
|-
!scope="row"|"Omoge"<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Slimjoe Feat. Iyanya – Omoge|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/09/01/new-music-slimjoe-feat-iyanya-omoge/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Slim Joe featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|rowspan="8"|TBA
|-
!scope="row"|"Everything I Do"<ref>{{cite web|title=Everything I Do (Remix) [feat. Iyanya] – Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/everything-i-do-remix-feat./id545771390|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Your Desire"<ref>{{cite web|title=SammyLee – Your Desire ft Iyanya (Prod by Laxio)|url=http://www.ghanamotion.com/music/motion-hype/sammylee-your-desire-ft-iyanya-prod-by-laxio|publisher=Ghanamotion|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Sammy Lee featuring Iyanya)</span>
|rowspan="7"|2013
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Koma Roll Remix"<ref>{{cite web|title=New Video: Tillaman – Koma Roll Remix Ft. Ice Prince, Iyanya, Trigga, Phyno, Burna Boy|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/new-video-tillaman-koma-roll-remix-ft-ice-prince-iyanya-trigga-phyno-burna-boy/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref> <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Tillaman featuring [[Ice Prince]], Iyanya, [[Burna Boy]], [[Phyno]] and Trigga)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Coupe Decale Remix"<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Minjin ft Iyanya – Coupe Decale (Remix)|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/06/12/video-minjin-ft-iyanya-coupe-decale-remix/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref> <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Minjin featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Emujo"<ref>{{cite web|title=Get Familiar: DJ Jimmy Jatt – Emujo ft. Iyanya & 4×4|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/07/get-familiar-dj-jimmy-jatt-emujo-ft-iyanya-4x4/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(DJ Jimmy Jatt featuring Iyanya and 4×4)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Fi Mi Le"<ref>{{cite web|title=Lola Rae – Fi Mi Le ft. Iyanya|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/07/09/lola-rae-fi-mi-le-ft-iyanya/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Lola Rae featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Felele"<ref>{{cite web|title=New Video: Ajemina – Felele ft. Iyanya|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/06/new-video-ajemina-felele-ft-iyanya/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref> <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Ajemina featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|-
!scope="row"|"Feel Alright"<ref>{{cite web|title=Wizboyy ft Iyanya – Feel Alright {{!}} New Album "TESTIMONEY" OUT NOW!|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/07/19/wizboyy-ft-iyanya-feel-alright-new-album-testimoney-out-now/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Wizzboy featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|
|''Testimoney''
|}

===Promotional singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|NGR
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|RSA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|GHA
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
!scope="row"|"I'm the One"<ref name=Bellanaija2>{{cite web|title=BN Music PREMIERE: Iyanya – I'm The One {{!}} In Love Again|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/12/07/bn-music-premiere-iyanya-im-the-one-in-love-again/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|2010
| – || – || – || —
|rowspan="5"|Non-album single
|-
!scope="row"|"In Love Again"<ref name=Bellanaija2 />
| – || – || – || —
|-
!scope="row"|"South Girl"<ref name=Notjustok>{{cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Iyanya – South South Girl ft Duncan Mighty|url=http://notjustok.com/2011/09/04/exclusive-iyanya-south-south-girl-ft-duncan-mighty/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Duncan Wene Mighty|Duncan Mighty]])</span>
|rowspan="1"|2011
| – || – || – || —
|-
!scope="row"|"High"<ref name=tooxclusive>{{cite web|title=Iyanya – High ft Dammy Krane|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2013/02/05/iyanya-high-ft-dammy-krane/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Dammy Krane)</span>
|rowspan="2"|2013
| – || – || – || —
|-
!scope="row"|"Take It Inside"<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Olamide Feat. Iyanya – Take it Inside|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/08/14/new-music-olamide-feat-iyanya-take-it-inside/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=6 October 2013}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">([[Olamide]] featuring Iyanya)</span>
| – || – || – || —
|}

===Music videos===
;<big>As lead artist</big>
{| class = "wikitable sortable"
|+ List of music videos as lead artist, showing date released and directors<ref name="Iyanya Video Archive">{{cite web|title=Iyanya Video Archive|url=http://afrobeat360.com/tag/iyanya/|publisher=Afrobeat360|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:21.5em;"|Title
! scope="col" |Video release date
! scope="col" style="width:19em;"|Director(s)
! scope="col"|Ref
|-
|"Le Kwa Ukwu"
|12 November 2013
|Sesan
|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO Premiere: Iyanya – Le Kwa Ukwu|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/11/12/video-premiere-iyanya-le-kwa-ukwu/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=12 November 2013|date=12 November 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Head Swell"
|1 August 2013
|Mr. Moe Musa
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Iyanya – Head Swell {{!}} Rated 18+ (Adults Only)|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/08/02/video-iyanya-head-swell-rated-18-adults-only/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Jombolo" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Flavour N'abania)</span>
|12 June 2013
|rowspan="2"|Sesan
|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Iyanya – Jombolo ft Flavour|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2013/06/12/video-iyanya-jombolo-ft-flavour/|publisher=tooxlcusive|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Sexy Mama" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Wizkid)</span>
|26 April 2013
|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO Premiere: Iyanya ft Wizkid – Sexy Mama|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/04/26/video-premiere-iyanya-ft-wizkid-sexy-mama/|publisher=notjustok|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|-
|"Flavour"
|24 December 2012
|Mr Moe Musa
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Iyanya – Flavour|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2012/12/23/video-iyanya-flavour/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Ur Waist" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Emma Nyra)</span>
|14 September 2012
|[[Clarence Peters]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Iyanya – Ur Waist|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2012/09/14/video-iyanya-ur-waist/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Kukere"
|24 March 2012
|Patrick Ellis
|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO DOWNLOAD: Iyanya – Kukere|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2012/03/24/video-download-iyanya-kukere/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Iyanya (My Story)"
|7 March 2010
|
|
|-
|"Love Truly"
|10 July 2009
|
|<ref name="Bellanaija" />
|}

;<big>As featured artist</big>
{| class = "wikitable sortable"
|+ List of music videos as featured artist, showing date released and directors<ref name="Iyanya Video Archive"/>
! scope="col" style="width:21.5em;"|Title
! scope="col" |Video release date
! scope="col" style="width:19em;"|Director(s)
! scope="col"|Ref
|-
|"Felele" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Iyanya)</span>
|17 June 2013
|Don P Films
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=New Video: Ajemina – Felele ft. Iyanya|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/06/17/new-video-ajemina-felele-ft-iyanya/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Coupe Decale Remix" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Minjin featuring Iyanya)</span>
|12 June 2013
|Unlimited LA
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Get Some Soukous Flavour! Kennis Music presents Minjin feat. Iyanya – Coupe Decale Remix|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/06/12/get-some-soukous-flavour-kennis-music-presents-minjin-feat-iyanya-coupe-decale-remix/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Koma Roll Remix" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Tillaman featuring Ice Prince, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Phyno and Trigga)</span>
|2 May 2013
|Patrick Elis
|<ref>{{cite web|title=TILLAMAN – KOMA ROLL REMIX FT. ICE PRINCE, IYANYA, TRIGGA, PHYNO, BURNA BOY|url=http://africanmuzikmag.com/tillaman-koma-roll-remix-ft-ice-prince-iyanya-trigga-phyno-burna-boy/|publisher=African Muzik Magazine|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Everything I Do" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Emma Nyra featuring Iyanya)</span>
|25 March 2013
|Mr Moe Musa
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO:Emma Nyra– Everything I Do Feat. Iyanya|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2013/03/25/videoemma-nyra-everything-i-do-feat-iyanya/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|"Get Wild" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(N6 featuring Iyanya)</span>
|3 March 2013
|Lanre Tyson
|rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|title=New Video: N6 – Get Wild ft Iyanya|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/03/new-video-n6-get-wild-ft-iyanya/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=8 October 2013}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==

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Revision as of 17:49, 19 February 2015

Iyanya
Iyanya (credit: TCD Photography)
Background information
Birth nameIyanya Mbuk
Also known asIyanya
Born (1986-10-31) 31 October 1986 (age 37)[1]
Calabar, Nigeria
GenresAfropop, R&B
Occupation(s)Recording artist, singer, performer
Years active2008–present
LabelsMade Men Music Group

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), known by his mononym Iyanya, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He is best known for winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame West Africa as well as for his song "Kukere".[2][3] He is the co-owner of Made Men Music Group, a record label home to artists such as Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo and Baci. Iyanya sings in English and Efik.[4] He released his debut studio album, My Story, in 2011. It was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". Desire, his second studio album, contained the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". He won the Artist of the Year award at The Headies 2013.

Biography

Iyanya was born on Palm Street in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.[5] His mother was a head mistress[6] and his father was a forester. Iyanya has described his mother as the household disciplinarian, while his father was the gentler of the two. His parents died in 2008, his mother, 42 years-old, and his father, 50 years-old. Iyanya's elder brother died around the same time of his parents' death[5] Iyanya's grandfather was a clergyman. Iyanya used to sing in his church's choir and was the choir master for the children's choir at age 5.[7] Iyanya completed his primary, secondary, and university education in Calabar. He is a Business Management graduate from the University of Calabar.[8]

Music career

After graduating from the University of Calabar, he worked in a hotel and sang karaoke at a local bar he managed. Iyanya began developing his vocal abilities at local bars which include: Fiesta Fries Bar, Mirage Nite Club, and West-Life.[2] Iyanya cited British singer Craig David and American hip hop artist R Kelly as his key musical influences.[9] Iyanya was motivated to pursue music professionally after watching the celebrity lifestyle of 2 Face Idibia and Olu Maintain. Iyanya started as a rapper, going by the name "Lofty".

MTN Project Fame

In 2008, KCee from KCee Presh group convinced Iyanya to partake in MTN's first ever Project Fame singing competition.[2] Iyanya emerged the winner of the competition after battling numerous people who had the same aspirations as him. The 2008 MTN Project Fame Competition was the beginning of Iyanya's musical career. Unlike many people who dwindle after a major competition, Iyanya's success had just begun.

2009: My Story

Main article: My Story (Iyanya album)

After winning MTN's Project Fame, Iyanya began recording his debut album My Story released under CN Media Imprint.[10] The album showed Iyanya's versatility as an R&B artist, particularly on the self-titled track "Iyanya" and "Love Truly".[2] Iyanya's debut album was a commercial failure due to problems with distribution and promotion.[11]

"Kukere" (2012)
A sample of "Kukere", Iyanya's single
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2012/2013: Desire

Main article: Desire (Iyanya album)

After visiting his hometown of Calabar and seeing people's affection for the Etighi dance, Iyanya decided to do a song that would popularise the dance that originated in Calabar.[12][13][14] He teamed up with producer DTunes and recorded "Kukere", a single that achieved global success, particularly in Nigeria, Ghana and the United Kingdom. The song was succeeded by his second single entitled "Ur Waist".

Endorsements

On 16 October 2013, 360nobs reported that Iyanya became the new ambassador for Solo Phones Nigeria, a mobile phone company situated at Computer Village, Ikeja. The one year deal is allegedly worth $220,000 (35 million niara). In addition, Iyanya got a 2014 Toyota Prado from the deal.[15][16]

In 2013, Daily Independent reported that Iyanya also signed a one year deal with Zinox Computers (Nigeria's first certified branded computers) worth $300,000. The deal will feature Iyanya on Zinox billboards and in TV commcercials.[17][18]

Musical style

Iyanya started performing ballads, particularly on his debut album My Story. In an interview with Toolz on Ndani TV, he said he wants to be a versatile artist and wants to be known for his R&B and Afrobeat abilities. In the same interview, he also said he switched from R&B to Afrobeat because he wanted to make money and wanted fans to see his versatility.[19]

International appearances

On 25 November 2012, Iyanya performed at comedian AY Makun show held at the INDIGO2 arena.[20] To promote his second album in the UK, Iyanya headlined the Iyanya vs. Desire concert. The concert started in London and ended in Manchester. The London concert was held at the INDIGO2 arena on 9 June 2013. The concert featured performances by Tonto Dikeh and Iyanya's label mate Emma Nyra.[21] On 14 June 2013, the Manchester concert commenced and featured performances by Emma Nyra and DRB Lasgidi.[22] Iyanya and his label mate Emma Nyra went on a mini tour across the U.S and Canada in early 2013. Iyanya performed at the Shrine in Chicago on 11 April 2013.[23] He also performed at the African Muzik Magazine launch on 12 April 2013 held in Dallas, Texas.[24] Iyanya serenaded Grammy Award nominee Melanie Fiona at the LTB Jean store in Soho, New York and performed at the world renowned New York Fashion Week.[25]

Films and television

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2013 Shuga Series 3 Himself Cameo appearance [26]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Himself Nominated [27]
African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Male West Africa Nominated [28]
Best Dance in a Video "Le Kwa Ukwu" Won [29]
World Music Awards World's Best Song "Away" Nominated [30]
"Le Kwa Ukwu" Nominated
World's Best Video Nominated
World's Best Male Artist Himself Nominated
World's Best Live Act Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of The Year Nominated
2013 The Headies Artist of the Year Won [31][32]
Best R&B/Pop Album Desire Nominated
Album of the Year Nominated
Best Pop Single "Ur Waist" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best High Life Video "Jombolo"
(Iyanya featuring Flavour N'abania) 		Nominated [33]
Best Use of Choreography — [34]
Best Use of Visual Effects "Sexy Mama"
(Iyanya featuring Wizkid) 		Nominated [34]
Soul Train Music Awards Best International Performance "Ur Waist"
(Iyanya featuring Emma Nyra) 		Nominated [35]
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Male Video "Flavour" Nominated [36]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [37]
Hottest Single of the Year "Kukere" Won [38]
Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [39]
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated [40]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Kukere" Nominated
2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Contemporary Afro (Live Beats choice) Nominated [41]
The Headies Best Pop Single Won [42]
Song of the Year Nominated [43]

Discography

Iyanya discography
Studio albums2
Music videos14
Singles22
Promotional singles5

The discography of Iyanya consists of two studio albums, twenty two singles (including ten as featured artist), five promotional singles, and fourteen music videos.

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
NGR RSA GHA UK
My Story – – – —
Desire
  • Released: 6 February 2013
  • Label: Made Men Music Group
  • Format: CD, digital download
 – – – —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
NGR RSA GHA UK
The Evolution – – – —

Singles

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGR RSA GHA UK
"Love Truly" 2009 – – – – My Story
"No Time"
(featuring Faze) 		– – – –
"Iyanya (My Story)" 2010 – – – –
"Kukere" 2011 – – – – Desire
"Ur Waist"
(featuring Emma Nyra) 		2012 – – – –
"Kukere Remix"
(featuring D'banj) 		– – – –
"Flavour" – – – –
"Sexy Mama"
(featuring Wizkid) 		2013 – – – –
"Jombolo"
(featuring Flavour N'abania) 		– – – –
"Head Swell"[44] – – – – TBA
"She Can Get It"[45] – – – –
"Le Kwa Ukwu"[46] – – – –
As featured artist
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGR RSA GHA UK
"Get Wild"[47]
(N6 featuring Iyanya) 		2012 – – – – BiznessB4Pleasure
"Omoge"[48]
(Slim Joe featuring Iyanya) 		– – – — TBA
"Everything I Do"[49]
(featuring Iyanya) 		– – – —
"Your Desire"[50]
(Sammy Lee featuring Iyanya) 		2013 – – – —
"Koma Roll Remix"[51]
(Tillaman featuring Ice Prince, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Phyno and Trigga) 		– – – —
"Coupe Decale Remix"[52]
(Minjin featuring Iyanya) 		– – – —
"Emujo"[53]
(DJ Jimmy Jatt featuring Iyanya and 4×4) 		– – – —
"Fi Mi Le"[54]
(Lola Rae featuring Iyanya) 		– – – —
"Felele"[55]
(Ajemina featuring Iyanya) 		– – – —
"Feel Alright"[56]
(Wizzboy featuring Iyanya) 		– – – — Testimoney

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NGR RSA GHA UK
"I'm the One"[57] 2010 – – – — Non-album single
"In Love Again"[57] – – – —
"South Girl"[58]
(featuring Duncan Mighty) 		2011 – – – —
"High"[34]
(featuring Dammy Krane) 		2013 – – – —
"Take It Inside"[59]
(Olamide featuring Iyanya) 		– – – —

Music videos

As lead artist
List of music videos as lead artist, showing date released and directors[60]
Title Video release date Director(s) Ref
"Le Kwa Ukwu" 12 November 2013 Sesan [61]
"Head Swell" 1 August 2013 Mr. Moe Musa [62]
"Jombolo"
(featuring Flavour N'abania) 		12 June 2013 Sesan [63]
"Sexy Mama"
(featuring Wizkid) 		26 April 2013 [64]
"Flavour" 24 December 2012 Mr Moe Musa [65]
"Ur Waist"
(featuring Emma Nyra) 		14 September 2012 Clarence Peters [66]
"Kukere" 24 March 2012 Patrick Ellis [67]
"Iyanya (My Story)" 7 March 2010
"Love Truly" 10 July 2009 [33]
As featured artist
List of music videos as featured artist, showing date released and directors[60]
Title Video release date Director(s) Ref
"Felele"
(featuring Iyanya) 		17 June 2013 Don P Films [68]
"Coupe Decale Remix"
(Minjin featuring Iyanya) 		12 June 2013 Unlimited LA [69]
"Koma Roll Remix"
(Tillaman featuring Ice Prince, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Phyno and Trigga) 		2 May 2013 Patrick Elis [70]
"Everything I Do"
(Emma Nyra featuring Iyanya) 		25 March 2013 Mr Moe Musa [71]
"Get Wild"
(N6 featuring Iyanya) 		3 March 2013 Lanre Tyson [72]

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