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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|df=y}}
-| 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 27 June 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, ''Eight'', on 27 June 2020, her eighth birthday, which includes tracks like "Give Me Food" and "Grandma Told Me".
-On 27 June 2021, her ninth birthday, Makayla released her second- studio album, ''Nine'' , which includes tracks like African Princess, Don't Give Up and Dreamer amongst others.
-On 10 December 2021, Makayla released an Afrobeat sound which she featured Emmaunuella and Abodunrin,  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>.She released a new song titled The Young Shall Grow where she featured a kid dance group called the Incredible Kids.
-== Life and career ==
-Makayla Malaka was born on 27 June 2012 in [[London Borough of Camden|Camden, London]], United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mr. Eazi endorses kid sensation, Makayla {{!}} The Nation News |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/mr-eazi-endorses-kid-sensation-makayla/amp/ |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=thenationonlineng.net}}</ref> Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) <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=2022-03-28 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref>, is an engineer and music producer and her mother, Adelana {{nee}} Martins is a business administrator. Makayla currently attends primary school in Nigeria while pursuing her music career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Official Website of Makayla – Makayla Superstar |url=https://makaylamalaka.com/ |access-date=2022-03-28 |language=en-US}}</ref>
-One of Makayla's biggest musical influences is [[Michael Jackson]].<ref name=":2">{{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=2022-03-01 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> Makayla was introduced to Michael Jackson's music by her father 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><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-27 |title=Meet Makayla, The 7-Year-Old Nigerian Singer Who Wants To Be Like Michael Jackson (Photo) |url=https://sundiatapost.com/meet-makayla-the-7-year-old-nigerian-singer-who-wants-to-be-like-michael-jackson-photo/ |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=SundiataPost |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.<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=2022-03-28 |website=THISDAYLIVE |language=en-US}}</ref>
-== 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 |title=Nine-Year-Old Makayla Malaka releases Second Studio Album |url=https://guardian.ng/news/nine-year-old-makayla-malaka-releases-second-studio-album/ |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}</ref>
-== References ==
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