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Yo Maps
Yo Maps in 2022
Born
Elton Mulenga

(1994-11-29) November 29, 1994 (age 30)
Kasama, Zambia
Other names
• Maps

• Olio

Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Spouse
Kidist Kifle
​
​
(m. 2022)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2016 – Present
Labels
  • Nexus Music

Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994) better known by his stage name Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.[1]

Early life and career

Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. Mulenga's interest in music is said to have started in 2008 while he was a student at Chibombo High School.[2] When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; there, he recorded his first single 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song.[3]

Personal life

On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details
Title Details
Komando
  • Released: 2021
  • Formats: CD • Digital download
Try Again[5]
  • Released: 2023
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Album
"Njikata Kuboko"
(feat. T-GEAR) 		2016
"Finally"
(feat. Macky 2) 		2018
"Season Yanga"
(feat. Bobby East) 		2019
"System"
(feat. Slapdee )[6] 		2019
"Komando"
(feat. Slapdee ) 		2021 Komando
"Tiliko"
(feat. T-Sean) 		2022
Mr. Romantic
"Aweah"[7]
"Fatima"
(feat. Berita) 		2023
"Try Again"
(feat. Abel Chungu) 		Try Again

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref.
2019 Ngoma Awards Song Of The Year 'Finally' Won [8]
2022 Outstanding Musician Of The Year Yo Maps Won [9]
Album Of The Year 'Komando' Won
Song Of The Year 'Mr. Romantic' Won
African Entertainment Awards USA Best Male Artist Yo Maps Won [10]

References

  1. ^ Malumo Silumesi (January 26, 2018). "Maps hopes to find his way". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Chambo Ng'uni (December 28, 2018). "Finally, Yo Maps arrives". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ L.T Staff (December 31, 2018). "Yo Maps and Macky 2 release music video for their smash hit "Finally"". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ D.N Staff (July 11, 2021). "CONGRATULATIONS YO MAPS & KIDIST". Daily Nation. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Jeff Kapembwa (February 14, 2023). "YO MAPS RETURNS WITH 'TRY AGAIN'". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. ^ L.T Staff (February 25, 2019). "Slap Dee collaborates with Yo Maps on "System"". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  7. ^ L.T Staff (November 25, 2022). "Yo Maps surpases 1.2 Million YouTube views for his latest video 'Aweah'". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Ano Shumba (December 10, 2019). "Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Jowit Saluseki (December 6, 2022). "YO MAPS 'FINALLY' BAGS 3 NGOMA AWARDS". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. ^ AEAUSA Awards Staff (December 31, 2022). "2022 AEAUSA Awards Winners". AEAUSA Awards. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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