Seyi Shay
Seyi Shay | |
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Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2001–present[A] |
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Website | iamseyishay |
Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua (born Oluwaseyi Joshua; 21 December 1985),
Life and career
1985–2010: Early life, career beginnings, songwriting, and record deal with Flytime
Oluwaseyi Joshua was born and raised in
Her music career took an upswing when she signed her first ever record deal with No Apologies, a record company affiliated with
She wrote and produced three songs for the soundtrack to Konami's video game Crime Life: Gang Wars (2005).[19][20] She also wrote "You Will See", a song that was included on Melanie C's third studio album Beautiful Intentions (2005). Shay wrote "White Lies", a song from Chip's Transition album.[19]
Shay was introduced to Sound Sultan during her visit to London in 2011. After listening to some of her demos, Sultan convinced her to relocate to Nigeria and pursue a musical career there.[1][21] In addition to meeting Sultan, Shay was introduced to Cecil Hammond of Flytime Promotions. Hammond signed her to his record label Flytime Music and decided to launch her solo career in Nigeria.[6] In 2013, Shay left Flytime Music and told Vanguard newspaper that she had joined the label to promote her brand. She also said that while signed to the record label, she was very much in control of her brand. Moreover, she said she still has a relationship with the label.[21]
2011–2019: Seyi or Shay, Electric Package, notable performances, and concert residency
Shay released her debut studio album Seyi or Shay in November 2015. Work on the album started as early as 2013. Shay worked with several producers in Nigeria, including Jay Sleek, Tee Y Mix, Del B and Cobhams Asuquo. On 11 August 2011, she released "Loving Your Way" and "No Le Le", two promotional singles that helped launched her singing career in Nigeria.[22][23]
On 27 July 2012, Shay released "Irawo" as the album's lead single. The song was produced by
Shay performed at the 2013 COSON song awards.
On 6 October 2013, Shay released "Ragga Ragga" and "Chairman" as the third and fourth singles from the album.
On 8 January 2014, Shay released the music video for "Ragga Ragga"; it was shot and directed in Lagos by Peters.
On 1 April 2014, Shay released the Dokta Frabz-produced single "Murda". The song features additional vocals from
On 10 January 2017, she released the critically acclaimed debut single Yolo Yolo produced by DJ Coublon.[44] On 20 March 2017, the music video was released and directed by Meji Alabi.[45] The video was nominated at the 12th edition of The Headies for Best Music Video. The record "Yolo Yolo", became Baileys commercial sound track for west and Sub-Saharan Africa.[46] In 2019, Shay released Gimme Love, a record featuring Runtown, and she won the Best R&B Single at the 13th edition of The Headies. Later that year, in December, she released the remix and video to Gimme Love, featuring Teyana Taylor.
In March 2019, Shay announced on Instagram that she had been given a concert residency in the United Kingdom.[47] The 2-night residency at the Biosdale of Canary Wharf in London was billed to hold on 29 and 30 May 2019.[48][49]
2020–present: Nigerian Idol, Aristokrat Group, and Universal Music France
On 2 February 2021, MultiChoice Nigeria, unveil Seyi Shay, as one of the three judges[50] of Nigerian Idol season 6, through DStv official website. In March 2021, during the audition, she was criticized on Twitter by Nigerians for her remarks on Mayowa “Tohrus” Odueyungbo, a 17-years-old singer, over his stage performances.[51] On 29 March 2021, Frank Edoho, called out all judges of the show, as trash over her remark on Tòhrus.[52] She responded to the trend with a tweet, in quote "I’m feeling like #JudgeJudy right now. You either love her or you hate her, and that’s quite alright! either way, thanks for the #1 trend tweeps 😘".[53]
On 7 June 2020, Piriye Isokrari unveiled Seyi Shay, as one of the females artists signed to
Artistry and role models
Although her musical style is primarily a combination of
Discography
Albums
- Seyi or Shay (2015)
- Big Girl (2021)
EPs
- Electric Package (2018)
Selected singles
As lead artist
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Year | Title | Album |
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2011 | "Loving Your Way" | Non-album single |
"No Le Le" | ||
2012 | "Irawo" | |
"Irawo" (Remix) (featuring Vector )
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2013 | "Chante" (featuring Ajuju) | |
"Killin' Me Softly" (featuring Timaya) | ||
"Chairman" (featuring Kcee) | ||
"Ragga Ragga" | ||
2014 | "Murda" (featuring Patoranking and Shaydee) | Seyi or Shay |
2015 | "Crazy" (featuring Wizkid )
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"Jangilova" | ||
"Right Now" | ||
2016 | "Pack and Go" (featuring Olamide ) | |
2018 | "Ko Ma Roll" (featuring Harmonize) | Non-album single |
As featured artist
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Year | Title | Album |
2013 | "For You" (Praiz featuring Seyi Shay) | Non-album single |
"Paradise" (Mr Walz featuring Seyi Shay) | Walz Have Ears | |
"Get Down" (Yung GreyC featuring Seyi Shay) | Non-album single | |
"Yarinya" (Amir featuring Seyi Shay) | ||
2014 | "In Love" ( Wizkid featuring Seyi Shay)
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Ayo |
2015 | "Sugar" (Ayoola featuring Seyi Shay) | Non-album single |
"The Motion" (DJ Lambo featuring Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah) | ||
2016 | "Only You (Remix)" (Nikki Laoye featuring Seyi Shay) | |
2017 | "Celebrate" (NC Dread featuring Seyi Shay) | |
2018 | "Yalla Habibi" (Ragheb Alama featuring Seyi Shay and Costi Ioniță) | |
2018 | "Bia" | Electric Package |
2018 | "Alele" (featuring DJ Consequence and Flavour N'abania )
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2020 | "By Gones" (Navio featuring Seyi Shay and Sheila Way) | Strength in Numbers |
Selected videography
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2014 | "Murda" (featuring Patoranking and Shaydee) | Meji Alabi | [57] |
2015 | "Right Now" | [58] | |
2017 | "Bia" | Clarence Peters | [59] |
"Weekend Vibes" (Remix) (featuring Sarkodie) | Moe Musa | [60] | |
"Your Matter" (featuring Eugy and Efosa) | Meji Alabi | [61] | |
2018 | "Surrender" (featuring Kizz Daniel) | Clarence Peters | [62] |
2019 | "Ko Ma Roll" (featuring Harmonize) | Cardoso Imagery | [63] |
"Gimme Love" (featuring Runtown) | Clarence Peters | [64] |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Lara and the Beat | Lara | [65] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2013 | The Headies | Best Vocal Performance (Female) | "Irawo" | Nominated | [66] |
Next Rated
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Herself | Nominated | |||
City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Musician of the Year (Female) | Won | [67] | ||
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act of the Year | Nominated | [68] | ||
Chase Awards | Artiste of the Year (Female) | — | [69] | ||
Song of the Year | "Irawo" | — | |||
2014 | 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Female | "Irawo" | Nominated | [70] |
City People Entertainment Awards | Musician of the Year (Female) | Herself | Nominated | [71] | |
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated | [72] | ||
World Music Awards | World's Best Song | "Ragga Ragga" | Nominated | [73] | |
World's Best Video | Nominated | ||||
World's Best Female Artiste | Herself | Nominated | |||
World's Best Live Act | Nominated | ||||
World's Best Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
2015 | MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 | Best Female & Video of the Year | TBA | Nominated | [74][75] |
2019 | The Headies | Best R&B Single | "Gimme Love" | Won | [76] |
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Musician | Herself | Nominated | [77] |
Most Searched Musician (female) | Nominated | [78] |
Notes
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