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-== Background ==
-{{Infobox musical artist
-| 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 Malaka, 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 <ref>{{Cite book |last=Malaka |first=Makayla |title=The African Princess |year=2022 |isbn=978-978-991-570-5}}</ref>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.
-Makayla has also collaborated with other kid talents such as child comedienee, Emmanuella Samuel , Temilayo Aboudunrin and Incredible Kids.
-== Life and career ==
-Makayla Malaka was born on 27 June 2012 in [[London Borough of Camden|Camden, London]], United Kingdom. Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) , 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.
-One of Makayla's biggest musical influences is [[Michael Jackson]]. Makayla was introduced to Michael Jackson's music by her father at the age of four. 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 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.
-Makayla Malaka was recognized as one of the kid entertainers to watch out for in 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-25 |title=Kid entertainers to watch in 2022 |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/kid-entertainers-to-watch-in-2022/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>
-In May, 2022,Makayla Malaka debut her first book titled the African Princess co authored with locally acclaimed child author Sope Martins .
-== Discography ==
-===Albums===
-* ''Eight'' (2020)
-* ''Nine'' (2021)
-* Ten (2022)
-== Perfomance ==
-Makayla Malaka performed at the Eko Heritage Awards at the Oriental Hotels on the 10th of July,2022. <ref>{{Cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Olawale |date=11 July,2022 |title=Eko Heritage Awards holds second edition: Honours over 25 persons |work=Vanguard |location=Lagos |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/eko-heritage-awards-holds-second-edition-honours-over-25-persons/}}</ref>
-== Awards ==
-She was part of the of the honorary awardees at the Eko Heritage Award in  2022 where she won the Eko Celebrity Kid of the Year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Edwin |first=Usoboh |date=24 June 2022 |title=Eko Heritage Awards Back For Second Ediion, Unveils List Of Honourary Awardees |work=New Telegraph |url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/eko-heritage-awards-back-for-second-edition-unveils-list-of-honourary-awardees/#:~:text=Eko%20Heritage%20Awards%20which%20is%20a%20brainchild%20of,at%20the%20prestigious%20Lagos%20Oriental%20Hotel%20Victoria%20Island. |access-date=June 24,2022}}</ref>
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