Ojay
Ojay[edit]
Olumuyiwa Isaac Ojo (23 September 1992), known professionally as Ojay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performing artist.[1] He went into full time music after completing his compulsory National Youth Service Corps in 2016, he is currently signed to JAEWIE A.O.B Owatz entertainment, a Lagos based promotional company.
| Ojay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olumuyiwa Isaac Ojo September 23, 1992 |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nigerian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Eastern Mediterranean University EMU, North Cyprus |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, performing artist |
| 📆 Years active | 2016 - present |
| 🌐 Website | https://ojaynaija.com |
Early life and education[edit]
Ojay was born in Ikirun, Osun state.[2] He also lived briefly in his home town Imesi-Ile, Osun state before moving to Lagos to complete his primary and secondary education at Wetland Comprehensive College Lagos. He proceeded to the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) North Cyprus in 2011 where he studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Although, Ojay's interest in music started at the age of 10 but he could not exhibit this because of his father's stance towards education.
Career[edit]
In one of his interviews with Eko FM and Galaxy Television[3] he maintained that the likes of Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and Beautiful Nubia influenced his interest in the industry. Ojay has since released a number of hit singles like "Take Over”[4] (featuring 2Tboiz), "Jonibi"[5] (featuring Danny S), "Baby Boo",[6] "Money Hanger",[7] "Silekun". Most of his videos are shot by Akin Alabi and whilst one of the track "Rockieman" in his debut EP "Feel Good" was shot by Clarence Peters.
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In his interview with Punch newspaper,[1] he said he make meaningful music to draw attention. He has granted series of interviews to several Electronic and Print media.[8]
Artistry[edit]
Ojay described his style of music as Afrourban[9] (a mixture of Afrobeat, R&B, Highlife and Urban music) his lyrics are mostly written in English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba but sometimes incorporates Igbo and Hausa languages.
Personal life[edit]
Ojay is also a blogger, he enjoys playing the piano, and in his spare time he is a physics teacher.
Discography[edit]
| Year | Title | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | "Free your mind" | Non-album single |
| 2 | 2017 | "Bless me"[10] | Non-album single |
| 3 | 2018 | "Take Over" (Featuring 2Tboiz) | Non-album single |
| 4 | 2018 | "Jo nibi" (Featuring Danny S) | Non-album single |
| 5 | 2019 | "Baby Boo" | Feel Good EP |
| 6 | 2019 | "Money Hanger"[11][12] | Feel Good EP |
| 7 | 2020 | "Silekun"[13] | Feel Good EP |
| 8 | 2021 | "Far Away" | Feel Good EP |
| 9 | 2021 | "Feel Good" (Featuring Sterryworkhit & Jimmyyu) | Feel Good EP |
| 10 | 2021 | "Let's Party" (Featuring KushKana) | Feel Good EP |
| 11 | 2021 | "Rockieman" | Feel Good EP |
| 12 | 2022 | "Tiamo Maria" | Non-album singe |
Awards[edit]
BAE AWARDS 2020 Money Hanger - Best music video of the year (Ojay)
BAE AWARDS 2020 Money Hanger - Best producer of the Year (Sterryworkhit)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "I make meaningful music to draw attention –Ojay". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ "Biography Of Muyiwa Ojo Nicknamed Ojay, Profile & Life History". Soundreloaded - Home Of All Artist, DJ & Comedian. 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ↑ Ojay, Olumuyiwa. "Ojay speaks to Galaxy today on single".
- ↑ Podcast, N. L.; Giveaway, N. L.; Prediction, N. L.; Zone, Talk; Card, Sell Bitcoin/Gift; Us, About; NL, Advertise On; Music/Video, Promote; Posts, Submit (2018-09-08). "[Video] OJay Ft. 2TBoiz - Takeover » Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ Podcast, N. L.; Giveaway, N. L.; Prediction, N. L.; Zone, Talk; Card, Sell Bitcoin/Gift; Us, About; NL, Advertise On; Music/Video, Promote; Posts, Submit (2018-12-17). "[Video] Ojay Ft. Danny S - Jo Nibi » Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ Podcast, N. L.; Giveaway, N. L.; Prediction, N. L.; Zone, Talk; Card, Sell Bitcoin/Gift; Us, About; NL, Advertise On; Music/Video, Promote; Posts, Submit (2019-06-14). "[Video] Ojay – Baby Boo » Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ Podcast, N. L.; Giveaway, N. L.; Prediction, N. L.; Zone, Talk; Card, Sell Bitcoin/Gift; Us, About; NL, Advertise On; Music/Video, Promote; Posts, Submit (2020-02-05). "[Video] Ojay - Money Hanger » Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ Okim, Itty. "Music is a tool for motivation to Afrobeats singer, Ojay". itty.substack.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ↑ "I'm A Product Of Diverse Inspirations – Ojo – Independent Newspapers Nigeria". www.independent.ng. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ↑ "Ojay". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
- ↑ "Ojay – Money Hanger". Soundreloaded - Home Of All Artist, DJ & Comedian For Online Universal File Promotion Across The World. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ olabisi (2020-02-13). "Money Hanger by Ojay Video and mp3 download". NAIJAOXYGEN.COM. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ↑ "Ojay - Silekun". Soundreloaded - Home Of All Artist, DJ & Comedian. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
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