Zinoleesky

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Birth nameOniyide Azeez
Born (1995-11-21) November 21, 1995 (age 28)
Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginOgun State, Nigeria
Genres
  • Afrobeats
  • Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsMarlian Records
YouTube information
ChannelsZinoleesky
Subscribers93.1 Thousands
Total views29,545,178 Million
Last updated: 3 June 2023

Oniyide Azeez (born 21 November 1995) professionally known as Zinoleesky is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and rapper.[1][2] He came to limelight with the release of his debut album "Chrome Eccentric" comprising hit tracks "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[3][4]

Biography

Zinoleesky was born on 21 November, 1995 to Mr. and Mrs. Azeez in Lagos State but originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.[5][6] 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.[7]

Career

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. [8][9]

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.[10][11] On 23 December, 2019, he was signed to the record label "Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley.[12]

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".[13] In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart. [14]

A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer, Busiswah.[15]

In December 2022, he released his first EP album "Grit and Lust", containing tracks such as Call of Duty and YanYanYan. [16]

Personal life

In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating.[17] [18] In January 2023, he announced that he was single.[19][20][21]

Discography

Album

Title Album Details Ref
Grit and Lust
  • Released: 23 December, 2022
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [22][23]

Extended plays (EPs)

Title EP Details Ref
Chrome Eccentric
  • Released: 13 December, 2020
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [24]

Singles

As the lead artiste
Year Title Album Ref
2019 Joromi — [25]
POPO — [26]
Firi Yoyo — [27]
Money(featurng Zlatan) — [28]
Who Knows

(featuring Lil Frosh)

[29]
2020 Caro — [30][31]
End Sars — [32]
2021 Kilofeshe (Remix) Chrome [33][34]
Naira Marley —
Gone Far —
Blessings — [35]
Loving You — [36][37]
2022 Call of Duty [38]

Official videos

  • "Caro" (2020)[39]
  • "Kilofeshe" (2021)
  • "Naira Marley" (2022)
  • "Gone Far" (2022)[40][41]
  • "Rocking" (2022)
  • "Loving You" (2022)[42]
  • "Call of Duty" (2022)[43]
  • "Personal" (2023)
  • "YanYanYan" (2023)
  • "Last Time" (2023)[44]

Tours

UK Tour[45][46]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2020 The Headies Rookie of the Year "Mapariwo" Nominated [47][48]
2020 City People Music Award Next Rated Artiste (Male Category) Himself Nominated [49][50]
2022 The Headies Next Rated Himself Nominated [51][52]

References

  1. ↑ "Zinoleesky: Nigerian Afrobeats Singer and Songwriter". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  2. ↑ Atewologun, Lolade (2022-08-09). "Tiwa Savage's Much Anticipated Song With Zinoleesky to Drop on Thursday". Afrobeatsglobal. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. ↑ Oroo, Brian (2023-01-18). "Best songs of Zinoleesky: 20 tracks to add to your playlist". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. ↑ "How Zinoleesky became toast of international showbiz". PM News.
  5. ↑ Simwa, Adrianna (2022-04-19). "Zinoleesky's biography: age, girlfriend, net worth, house, music". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  6. ↑ "Full Biography and Net Worth Of Zinoleesky - How Nigeria News". How Nigeria News - Discover Nigerian Trends Online. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  7. ↑ "Zinoleesky's biography: age, girlfriend, net worth, house, music". InfoGuideNigeria.com. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  8. ↑ HopperJ (2022-05-14). "NL LIST!! The Current Top 10 Street Artistes In Nigeria (No.7 Has Been A Joy To Listen To So Far This Year)". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  9. ↑ Williams, Kyann-Sian (2023-02-15). "Zinoleesky: Nigerian street pop pioneer with a world domination plan". NME. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  10. ↑ "Naira Marley beats Davido to sign Zinoleesky to Marlian Music". www.ghgossip.com. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  11. ↑ Reporters, Our (2023-03-26). "Afro-pop singer, Zinoleesky, becomes toast of international showbiz promoters - New Telegraph". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  12. ↑ "Naira Marley floats record label, signs four artistes". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  13. ↑ Alake, Motolani (2020-12-13). "Zinoleesky's debut EP, 'Chrome Eccentric ' feels like a precious gold bar [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  14. ↑ "Ma Pariwo". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  15. ↑ "MUSIC: Zinoleesky ft Mayorkun X Busiswa - Kilofeshe (Remix)". www.ghgossip.com. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  16. ↑ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Hussain, Shahzaib (2022-12-23). "Zinoleesky Drops 'Grit & Lust' EP | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2023-04-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ↑ Oladimeji (2021-10-14). "Zinoleesky Naira Marley's Sister, Shubomi stir dating rumor over video of them kissing (Watch) | 36NG". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  18. ↑ Tosin, Alamu (2021-10-14). "Is Shubomi dating Zinoleesky? Reactions as Naira Marley's sister locks lips with Marlian singer". Naija News 247. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  19. ↑ "Zinolessky Addresses Breakup with Naira Marley's Sister". Vanguard News.
  20. ↑ Online, The Eagle (2023-01-13). "Why I broke up with Naira Marley's sister — Zinoleesky + Video -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  21. ↑ Ajetunmobi, Maymunah (2023-01-10). ""I'm single": Zinoleesky finally opens up on breakup with Naira Marley's sister". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  22. ↑ Folami, Funke (2022-12-23). "Zinoleesky Releases New EP "Grit & Lust."". iBrandTV. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  23. ↑ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-12-13). "Zinoleesky set to drop new single off upcoming project, 'Grit & Lust'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  24. ↑ Alake, Motolani (2021-01-18). "Zinoleesky talks about working with Naira Marley and new EP, 'Chrome Eccentric'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  25. ↑ Joromi - Single by Zinoleesky, 2019-11-17, retrieved 2023-04-20
  26. ↑ Lala, Emmanuel (2019-09-10). "DOWNLOAD mp3: Zinoleesky – Popo | 36NG". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  27. ↑ Azeez, Makinde (2019-07-14). "[Music] Zinoleesky x Ibradosky x Lil Frosh – Firi Yoyo". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  28. ↑ Money (feat. Zlatan) - Single by Zinoleesky, 2019-07-01, retrieved 2023-04-20
  29. ↑ Who Knows (feat. Lil Frosh) - Single by Zinoleesky, 2019-05-10, retrieved 2023-04-20
  30. ↑ "Zinoleesky features Naira Marley on 'Caro' video - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  31. ↑ "Zinoleesky and Naira Marley Drop New Single 'Caro' and Accompanying Visuals - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  32. ↑ "Zinoleesky lends voice against police brutality in new single, 'End Sars' | LISTEN!". NotjustOk. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  33. ↑ "Why I Featured Mayorkun & Busiswa On Kilofeshe - Zinoleesky". NotjustOk. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  34. ↑ Alake, Motolani (2021-02-26). "Zinoleesky features Mayorkun and Busiswa on 'Kilofeshe' remix". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  35. ↑ Safiano. "Niphkeys - Blessings Ft. Zinoleesky (Prod. By Niphkeys)". CratesHub.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  36. ↑ "Zinoleesky Drops 'Loving You' Visuals". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  37. ↑ Tv, Bn (2022-07-20). "New Video: Zinoleesky – Loving You". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  38. ↑ Ideozu, Thelma (2022-08-26). "Zinoleesky Returns With New Single Titled 'Call Of Duty'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  39. ↑ "Zinoleesky features Naira Marley on 'Caro' video - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  40. ↑ Peter, Dennis Ade (2021-10-12). "Best New Music: Zinoleesky's "Gone Far" is a well-earned victory lap". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  41. ↑ "Zinoleesky Releases 'Gone Far' Video". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  42. ↑ Nwangwu, Adaora (2022-05-13). "Zinoleesky Proclaims His Intense Desires on 'Loving You'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  43. ↑ "New Music Friday: Zinoleesky Drops Another Banger "Call Of Duty"". koko.ng. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  44. ↑ Igwe, Nwanneamaka (2023-01-17). "Best New Music: Zinoleesky Is Done With Love On "Last Time"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  45. ↑ "Zinoleesky's UK tour grossed over £200,000". Punch Newspapers. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  46. ↑ "Zinoleesky Tours, Tickets and Dates". Ents24. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  47. ↑ Alake, Motolani (2020-12-04). "Fireboy, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Davido lead 2020 Headies nominations [Pulse Exclusive]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  48. ↑ "Headies 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  49. ↑ Reporter (2020-11-30). "#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  50. ↑ Ago, Arinze (2017-08-07). "#CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  51. ↑ "[15thHeadies] – Zinoleesky , Buju , Portable , Fave , Ayra star Nominated for 2022 Headies Award | See full list – Inside OAU Media". Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  52. ↑ Reporter, Our (2022-09-05). "Headies 2022: BUJU (BNXN) wins next rated award ahead of Zinoleesky, Ruger, others". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

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