Zinoleesky
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Birth name | Oniyide Azeez |
Born | Agege, Lagos state, Nigeria | 21 April 2000
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Labels | Marlian Records |
Oniyide Azeez (born 21 April 2000),[2][3] professionally known as Zinoleesky, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper.[4][5] He came to limelight with the release of his debut album "Chrome Eccentric" comprising hit tracks "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[6][7]
Early life[edit]
Zinoleesky was born on 21 April 1995 to Mr. and Mrs. Oniyide in Lagos State but originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.[8][9] He was raised in Agege, Lagos State and completed his primary education at Lively Kiddies Nursery and Primary School. He had his secondary education at Boys Secondary School Agege, Lagos State.[10]
Career[edit]
Zinoleesky discovered his passion for music as he approached adolescence. He officially started his music journey as a freestyle rapper but became popular in 2017 after his videos went viral on the internet.[11][12]
Several reports showed that he was offered a record deal by Davido's DMW label but refused to accept the offer and chose to work as an independent artist.[13][14] On 23 December 2019, he was signed to the record label "Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley.[15]
Zinoleesky released his first studio album titled "Chrome Eccentric" in 2020, a year after he was signed into the Marlian Records label. The album comprised six tracks, including the songs "Mapariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[16] In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart.[17]
A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer,Busiswa.[18]
In December 2022, he released his first EP album "Grit and Lust", containing tracks such as Call of Duty and YanYanYan.[19]
Personal life[edit]
In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating.[20][21] In January 2023, he announced that he was single.[22][23][24] In December 2023, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Zendaya.[25]
Discography[edit]
Album[edit]
Title | Album Details | Ref |
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Grit and Lust |
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[26][27] |
Extended plays (EPs)
Title | EP Details | Ref |
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Chrome Eccentric |
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[28] |
Singles[edit]
Year | Title | Album | Ref |
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2019 | Joromi | — | [29] |
POPO | — | [30] | |
Firi Yoyo | — | [31] | |
Money (featuring Zlatan) | — | [32] | |
Who Knows
(featuring Lil Frosh) |
[33] | ||
2020 | Caro | — | [34][35] |
End Sars | — | [36] | |
2021 | Kilofeshe (Remix) | Chrome | [37][38] |
Naira Marley | — | ||
Gone Far | — | ||
Blessings | — | [39] | |
Loving You | — | [40][41] | |
2022 | Call of Duty | [42] |
Official videos[edit]
- "Caro" (2020)[34]
- "Kilofeshe" (2021)
- "Naira Marley" (2022)
- "Gone Far" (2022)[43][44]
- "Rocking" (2022)
- "Loving You" (2022)[45]
- "Call of Duty" (2022)[46]
- "Personal" (2023)
- "YanYanYan" (2023)
- "Last Time" (2023)[47]
Tours[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
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2020 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | "Mapariwo" | Nominated | [50][51] |
2020 | City People Music Award | Next Rated Artiste (Male Category) | Himself | Nominated | [52][53] |
2022 | The Headies | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated | [54][55] |
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