Draft:Makayla Malaka
Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka( born June 27, 2012), professionally known as Makayla, is a British-Nigerian Independent solo artist.
Makayla started singing professionally at the age of six and released her first pop music single, titled Just Dance at the age of seven. She later went on to released her debut album titled Eight on June 27,2020,her eighth birthday, which includes locally acclaimed hit tracks like 'Give Me Food' and 'Grandma Told Me'.
On June 27,2021, her ninth birthday, Makayla released her second- studio album Nine[1]which includes tracks like ' African Princess ',' Don't Give Up'[2]and "Dreamer" amongst others.
On December 10,2021, Makayla released an Afrobeat sound which she featured kid star Emmaunuella and Temilayo Abodunrin which she titled 'yes O'[3] The track has a superb delivery from Makayla sonorous voice to the catchy hook from Emmanuella and the melodious saxophone rendition by Temilayo Abodunrin.[4]
Background information
Also known as Kayla, Makaylasuperstar
Born June 27,2012 (age 9)
. Camden, London, United Kingdom
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter
Associated Acts Emmanuella, Temilayo Aboudunrin
Year Active 2019-present
Website https://makaylamalaka.com
== Life and career == Template:Subst-submit Makayla Malaka was born on June 27,2012 in Camden, London, United Kingdom. Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) is an engineer and music producer. Her mother Adelana Malaka (nee Martins) is a business administrator. Makayla currently attends primary school in Nigeria while pursuing her music career.
One of Makayla's biggest musical influences is the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Makayla was introduced to Michael Jackson's music by her father, Manie, at the age of four.[5] This exposure inspired her to commit to emulating the musical mastery and prowess of the late superstar.[6][7]
Makayla's desire to record her own music at the age of five was initially not taken seriously by her parents as they felt she was too young. However, her persistence made her parents give her a chance to record her first single at the age of six which marked the beginning of her music career.
Discography
Albums:
Eight (2020)[8]
Nine(2021)[9]
References
- ^ "Nine-Year-Old Makayla Malaka releases Second Studio Album". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Makayla Malaka: The rise of an eight year-old music star". Vanguard News. 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Makayla teams up with Emmanuella, Abodunrin in 'Yes O'". Punch Newspapers. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "Makayla Malaka features Emmanuella and child saxophonist, Temilayo Abodunrin on new single, 'Yes O'". Tribune Online. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "I want to be like Michael Jackson, says 7-year-old singer, Makayla". Punch Newspapers. 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "My kind of music is standard, filled with morals – Makayla". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "4 of the most-promising future Nigerian superstars". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "[ALBUM] Eight - Makayla Malaka (@makaylasuperstar)". Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ editor (2021-06-27). "Malaka Releases Second Studio Album". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
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