Eniola Akinbo (born 9 December 1985), known professionally as Niyola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

Early life

Akinbo was born on 9 December 1985, in Lagos, Nigeria. The youngest of ten children, she sang in church with her siblings and was inspired to pursue a career in music after attending a Funmi Adams concert. Niyola emerged runner up in the Amen Starlet competition in 2000.

Career

She began her professional music career in 2005 and was briefly affiliated with eLDee’s Trybe Records. Following her stint at Trybe, she signed a production deal with Make Sum Noise Entertainment. Niyola’s first three singles "Me n U (In Da Club)", "No More" and "Dem Say" were released under the imprint. In 2012, Niyola signed a record deal with

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. On 22 May 2013, she released the single "Toh Bad", her first release under the label.

Discography

*''Niyola'' (2008)

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

References

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