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-| name             = Makayla
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-| birth_name       = Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka
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-| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|2012|06|27}}
-| birth_place      = Camden, London, United Kingdom
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-| occupation       = Singer, Songwriter
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-| years_active     = 2019–present
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-| associated_acts  = [[Emmanuella]], [[Temilayo Abodunrin|Temilayo Aboudunrin]]
-| website          = {{URL|https://makaylamalaka.com}}
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-Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka (born June 27, 2012), professionally known as Makayla, is a British-Nigerian Independent solo artist.
-Makayla started singing professionally at the age of six and released her first [[pop music]] single, titled ''Just Dance'' at the age of seven. She later went on to released her debut album titled Eight on June 27, 2020, her eighth birthday, which includes tracks like 'Give Me Food' and 'Grandma Told Me'.
-On June 27, 2021, her ninth birthday, Makayla released her second- studio album Nine<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-04|title=Nine-Year-Old Makayla Malaka releases Second Studio Album|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/nine-year-old-makayla-malaka-releases-second-studio-album/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>which includes tracks like 'African Princess', 'Don't Give Up'<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=Makayla Malaka: The rise of an eight year-old music star|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/makayla-malaka-the-rise-of-an-eight-year-old-music-star/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>and "Dreamer" amongst others.
-On December 10,2021, Makayla released an Afrobeat sound which she featured kid star Emmaunuella and Temilayo Abodunrin which she titled 'yes O'<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-10|title=Makayla teams up with Emmanuella, Abodunrin in 'Yes O'|url=https://punchng.com/makayla-teams-up-with-emmanuella-abodunrin-in-yes-o/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-10|title=Makayla Malaka features Emmanuella and child saxophonist, Temilayo Abodunrin on new single, 'Yes O'|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/makayla-malaka-features-emmanuella-and-child-saxophonist-temilayo-abodunrin-on-new-single-yes-o/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Tribune Online|language=en-GB}}</ref>
-== Life and career ==
-Makayla Malaka was born on June 27,2012 in [[London Borough of Camden|Camden, London]], United Kingdom. Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) is an engineer and music producer. Her mother Adelana Malaka ({{nee}} Martins) is a business administrator. Makayla currently attends primary school in Nigeria while pursuing her music career.
-One of Makayla's biggest musical influences is [[Michael Jackson]]. Makayla was introduced to Michael Jackson's music by her father, Manie X, at the age of four.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-26|title=I want to be like Michael Jackson, says 7-year-old singer, Makayla|url=https://punchng.com/i-want-to-be-like-michael-jackson-says-7-year-old-singer-makayla/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> This exposure inspired her to commit to emulating the musical mastery and prowess of the late superstar.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-03|title=My kind of music is standard, filled with morals – Makayla|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/my-kind-of-music-is-standard-filled-with-morals-makayla/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-21|title=4 of the most-promising future Nigerian superstars|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/4-of-the-most-promising-future-nigerian-superstars/h1h01gk|access-date=2021-10-18|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref>
-Makayla's desire to record her own music at the age of five was initially not taken seriously by her parents as they felt she was too young. However, her persistence made her parents give her a chance to record her first single at the age of six which marked the beginning of her music career.
-== Discography ==
-Albums:
-Eight (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|title=[ALBUM] Eight - Makayla Malaka (@makaylasuperstar)|url=https://www.doreyepic.com/2021/01/album-eight-maykala-malaka.html|access-date=2021-10-18}}</ref>
-Nine(2021)<ref>{{Cite web|last=editor|date=2021-06-27|title=Malaka Releases Second Studio Album|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/06/27/malaka-releases-second-studio-album/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US}}</ref>
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