# Mayorkun

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, pianist and dancer. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label. Mayorkun released his debut studio album The Mayor of Lagos in November 2018. After his exit from DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" and his second studio album Back in Office in October 2021, under the Sony Music West Africa division.

## Early life

Mayorkun was born on 23 March 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the first child of three.
He is Christian.

## Music career

Mayorkun decided to leave his bank job to search for another job due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted by Davido in February 2016. Davido followed him on Twitter and Instagram, after which Davido asked him if he could do more than play the keyboard. He got a call from Davido the same day he wrote his resignation letter and sent Davido some of the songs he already recorded. Davido decided to sign him to Davido Music Worldwide. Mayorkun released his first single under the label called "Eleko" in 2016. The song debuted at number 9 on the Nigeria Playdata charts, on 1 May 2016, and reached number 5, on 28 May 2016. The video of the song gathered a million views in the first 10 days. To his name, Mayorkun has several singles including Yawa, Sade, Che Che, and Mama. In October 2018, he released singles "Posh" and "Fantasy" featuring Olu Maintain in anticipation of his first studio album titled The Mayor of Lagos. The Mayor of Lagos was released on the 16th of November, 2018. On December 1, 2018, it appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart, peaking at number 15.
In 2020, he was among the artistes scheduled for performance at the Convention center of the Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos for the 2020 vanguard personality awards. Other scheduled artists included Tekno, Timaya and several others.

### The Mayor of Lagos concert

Mayorkun embarked on a nationwide tour in 2017 that saw him perform in over 35 schools. He ended the year 2017 with his first headline concert in Lagos called "The Mayor of Lagos". The Mayor of Lagos concert continued in 2018 with a show in the city of Ibadan and the federal capital territory, Abuja. Additionally, a date for a Lagos edition was announced. In 2018, Mayorkun did a tour of the UK alongside label mate Dremo, where he performed in approximately six cities. He also performed alongside label boss Davido at the Wireless Festival.

### Exit from DMW, and Back In Office

In 2021, during the release party of his second album Back In Office, Mayorkun disclosed his departure from DMW. In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, both Davido and Mayorkun revealed the news to fans at his album launch event. The studio album Back In Office, was released through Sony Music's West Africa division in Nigeria on 29 October 2021.

### Love For Free EP

On October 13, Mayorkun released his new single "Low Key", following the release of "For Daddy", and served as a teaser for his EP titled Love For Free.

## Discography
### Studio albums and EPs

* The Mayor of Lagos (2018)
* Geng (EP) (2020)
* Back in Office (2021)

### Selected singles

| Year | Title | Album |
| 2016 | "Eleko" | Non-album single |
| 2016 | "Yawa" | Non-album single |
| 2016 | "Love You Tire" (featuring Mr Eazi) | Non-album single |
| 2017 | "Sade" | Non-album single |
| 2017 | "Mama" | The Mayor of Lagos |
| 2017 | "Che Che" | The Mayor of Lagos |
| 2018 | "Bobo" (featuring Davido) | The Mayor of Lagos |
| 2018 | "Posh" | The Mayor of Lagos |
| 2018 | "Fantasy" | The Mayor of Lagos |
| 2018 | "Sope" | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Hustlers Anthem" | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "True" (featuring Kizz Daniel) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Up to Something" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Geng" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Of Lagos" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Betty Butter" (featuring Davido) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Your Body" | Non-album single |
| 2021 | "Let Me Know" | Back in Office |
| 2021 | "Back in Office" | Back in Office |
| 2021 | "Holy Father" (featuring Victony) | Back in Office |
| 2022 | "Certified Loner (No Competition)" | Non-album single |
| 2022 | "Maitama" (featuring Ch'coo) | Non-album single |
| 2022 | "Oshey Boys" | Non-album single |
| 2022 | "Alarm" | Non-album single |
| 2023 | "For Daddy" | Love... For Free |
| 2024 | "Under The Canopy" | Non-album single |
| 2024 | "Innocent" (featuring Fireboy DML) | Non-album single |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
| 2016 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Won |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | Nominated |
| 2016 | Nigerian Teen Choice Awards | Choice New Song of the Year | Won |
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | Won |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Music Cover | Won |
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Artiste of the Year | Won |
| 2018 | The Headies | Next Rated | Won |
| 2019 | The Headies | Best R&B/Pop Album for The Mayor of Lagos | Won |
| 2019 | The Headies | Hip Hop World Revelation | Won |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Played Pop Song - "The Best" featuring Mayorkun | Nominated |