Ayo Maff

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Ayo Maff
Birth nameAyomide Mafoluku Ayodele
Born (2006-04-20) 20 April 2006 (age 18)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2023–present

Ayomide Mafoluku Ayodele (born April 20, 2006) 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]

Background and education

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

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 Shomolu 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,” a track that captured the attention of many and brought him into the limelight. The song went on to chart on the Apple Music Nigeria and Shazam Nigeria and Shazam Lagos peaking at top 20 R&B and soul chart on Apple Music, top 50 on Shazam Nigeria and top 30 on Shazam Lagos charts. [1]

This song also went viral on social media with about forty thousand 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.” 7 Days is a storytelling song about his recent events with police brutality, while Street Anthem is a groovy street bop for the hustlers. The emotional depth of this songs endeared him to a wider audience, solidifying his reputation as a relatable and sincere storyteller through music.[9]

Later in 2024, Ayo Maff released the song “Dealer,” featuring Fireboy DML, This collaboration has significantly boosted his popularity, and given him widespread recognition.[10]

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.[11][12][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 [13][14][15]

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.[16]  

Ayo Maff was listed among the top 10 Gen Z artists taking Nigeria by storm. [17]

Discography

Singles
Title Year Featured artist(s)
Jama Jama 2023 None
Journey 2023
Saturday Night 2023
7 days 2024
Street anthem 2024
Dealer 2024 Fireboy Dml
Last Week 2024 None

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References

  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. ^ Telegraph, New (2024-04-28). "From Bariga To The World! AYO MAFF Team Up With Fireboy DML - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. 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. ^ Ayo, Onikoyi (2024-04-28). "AYO MAFF: Bariga's Melodic Journey with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  11. ^ "Dealer". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  12. ^ "Ayo Maff Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Marv, Tomide (2024-06-28). "First Half of 2024: 10 Hot Songs by 10 Rising Nigerian Artists". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  15. ^ "Top 200 Nigeria". Shazam. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "10 Gen Z Afrobeats artists taking Nigeria by storm". NotjustOk. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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