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Ayo Maff
Birth nameAyorinde Mafoluku Ayodele
Also known asPrince Of The Street
Born (2005-07-18) 18 July 2005 (age 19)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
DiscographyDiscography
Years active2023–present
LabelsEmpire Distribution

Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele (born July 18, 2005) known professionally as Ayo Maff is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] He is best known for his song “dealer” featuring Fireboy Dml which made it to top 5 on Apple Music Nigeria and number one on Audiomack, Spotify, Turntable charts and Shazam.[2][3][4][5] On 15 August, he released his debut extended play Maffian.

Background and education

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Ayo Maff hails from Lagos State, Nigeria and grew up in Somolu, Bariga. He attended his formative education in Lagos and also completed his secondary education in Somolu, Bariga, Lagos State.

Growing up Ayo Maff was exposed to a rich cultural environment that significantly influenced his musical journey, he speaks English and Yoruba fluently.[6][7]

Career

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Ayo began his career as a singer during his early years. He dedicated himself to honing his singing skills, often practicing for hours and studying various musical genres to develop his unique sound. Known in his Somolu neighbourhood as a budding singer, Ayo Maff began sharing his freestyles on Instagram, where his engaging performances and talent garnered him a growing following.[8]

His big break came with the release of his debut single, "Jama Jama", the track that brought him to prominence.[1]

This song also went viral on social media with about 40,000 videos made with the sound on TikTok, with all other social media platforms generating good numbers as well. The success of “Jama Jama” paved way for Ayo Maff, allowing him to collaborate with top Nigerian artists and producers, further refining his artistry and expanding his reach.[6]

In January 2024, Ayo Maff released a two-track project: "Street Anthem" and "7 Days"; both songs concern police brutality.[9]

Later in 2024, Ayo Maff released the song "Dealer" featuring Fireboy DML plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen.[10] This collaboration has significantly boosted his popularity, and given him widespread recognition.[11]

The song "Dealer" is claimed to have showcased Ayo Maff's lyrical prowess and ability to create compelling narratives in his music, earning him critical acclaim and a larger fanbase. The single has made it to top 5 on Apple Music Nigeria, Top 10 on YouTube, Number one on Spotify, Audiomack and Shazam, Top 6 on TurnTable charts.[12][13][2] It also entered top 200 global most Shazamed songs and was listed among 10 Hot Songs by 10 Rising Nigerian Artists in the First Half of 2024 by Zikoko magazine and number 2 on top radio picks by the cable lifestyle [14][15][16]

In April 2024, Ayo Maff released visuals of his song dealer with Fireboy and the song has so far garnered 2.5 million views on YouTube and currently charting in Top 10 music videos.[17]  

Ayo Maff was listed among the top 10 Gen Z artists taking Nigeria by storm.[18] On August 15, 2024, Ayo Maff released his debut EP, “Maffian” to critical acclaim. This 7-track project follows hot on the heels of his single, "Last Week," which set the stage for the gritty, unapologetic sound that pulses throughout the EP. A project that instantly brought him into the rookie of the year conversation. [1]

Discography

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EP

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Singles

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List of singles[9]
Title Year
"Jama Jama" 2023
"Jama Jama" (Remix)
(with Diamond Jimma)
"Another Day"
"Journey"
"Saturday Night"
"7 Days" 2024
"Street Anthem"
"Dealer"
(with Fireboy DML)
"Last Week"

References

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  1. ^ a b Alamu, Tosin (2024-04-21). "Ayo Maff Biography: Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Career, State, Real Name". NG News. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  2. ^ a b "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  3. ^ "Executive of the Week — Ayotunde Oyefeso". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  4. ^ "Ayo Maff - Dealer - Spotify Chart History". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  5. ^ "From Bariga to Stardom: AYO MAFF's Breakthrough with 'Dealer' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  6. ^ a b Affiliateplog (2024-06-15). "Ayo Maff Biography - Age, Career, Future Expectations, And Net W0rth. - AffiliatePlog Tv". Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  7. ^ "AYO MAFF: Bariga's Melodic Journey With 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  8. ^ "From Bariga to the World! Ayo Maff Team Up With Fireboy DML". New Telegraph. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  9. ^ a b Native, The (2024-06-03). "uNder: Best New Artists (May, 2024)". The Native. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  10. ^ Admin (27 April 2024). "AYO MAFF-Rising Star from Bariga making waves with dealer ft Fireboy DML". Guardian NG.
  11. ^ Ayo, Onikoyi (2024-04-28). "Ayo Maff: Bariga's Melodic Journey with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  12. ^ "Dealer". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  13. ^ "Ayo Maff Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  14. ^ Daramola, Kunle (2024-06-29). "TCL radio picks: 'Ogechi' continues speedy rise as Ayo Maff moves to second spot". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  15. ^ Marv, Tomide (2024-06-28). "First Half of 2024: 10 Hot Songs by 10 Rising Nigerian Artists". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  16. ^ "Top 200 Nigeria". Shazam. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  17. ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-06-19). "This Acoustic Rendition of "Dealer" by Ayo Maff & Fireboy DML is Giving Chill Vibes | Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  18. ^ "10 Gen Z Afrobeats artists taking Nigeria by storm". NotjustOk. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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