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Makayla
File:Makayla.jpg
Background information
Birth nameMakayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka
Born (2012-06-27) 27 June 2012 (age 12)
Camden, London, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter
Years active2019–present
Websitemakaylamalaka.com

Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka (born 27 June 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, Eight, on 27 June 2020, her eighth birthday, which includes tracks like "Give Me Food" and "Grandma Told Me" which the kid singer received an endorsement for the album from popular Nigerian Singer Mr Eazi [1]

On 27 June 2021, her ninth birthday, Makayla released her second- studio album, Nine , which includes tracks like African Princess, Don't Give Up and Dreamer amongst others.

Makayla has also collaborated with other kid talents such as child comedienee, Emmanuella Samuel , Temilayo Aboudunrin and Incredible Kids.

Life and career

Makayla Malaka was born on 27 June 2012 in Camden, London, United Kingdom. Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) , is an engineer and music producer and her mother, Adelana née 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 Michael Jackson. Makayla was introduced to Michael Jackson's music by her father at the age of four.[2] This exposure inspired her to commit to emulating the musical mastery and prowess of the late superstar.[3][4]

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.

In February 2022, Nigerian Tribune recognized her aa one of the kid entertainers to watch out for in 2022[5]

Discography

Albums

  • Eight (2020)

References

  1. ^ "Mr. Eazi endorses kid sensation, Makayla - The Nation Newspaper". 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. ^ "Meet Makayla, The 7-Year-Old Nigerian Singer Who Wants To Be Like Michael Jackson (Photo)". SundiataPost. 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  3. ^ "My kind of music is standard, filled with morals – Makayla". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  4. ^ "4 of the most-promising future Nigerian superstars". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  5. ^ "Kid entertainers to watch in 2022". Tribune Online. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  6. ^ "Nine-Year-Old Makayla Malaka releases Second Studio Album". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-28.