Draft:Makayla Malaka
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Background
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| Birth name | Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka |
| Born | 27 June 2012 Camden, London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Website | makaylamalaka |
Makayla Oghenefejiro Oluwayimika Malaka (born 27 June 2012), she is from Isoko North, Delta State. She is professionally known as Makayla Malaka, She is an independent solo artist.
She attends a primary school in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Life and career
Makayla Malaka was born on 27 June 2012 in Camden, London, United Kingdom. Her father, Emmanuel Malaka (AKA Manie X) , is an engineer and music producer and her mother, Adelana née 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.[1][2]
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[3]
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 10 July 2022. [4]
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.[5]
References
- ^ "My kind of music is standard, filled with morals – Makayla". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "4 of the most-promising future Nigerian superstars". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Kid entertainers to watch in 2022". Tribune Online. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ^ Gabriel, Olawale (11 July 2022). "Eko Heritage Awards holds second edition: Honours over 25 persons". Vanguard. Lagos.
- ^ Edwin, Usoboh (24 June 2022). "Eko Heritage Awards Back For Second Ediion, Unveils List Of Honourary Awardees". New Telegraph. Retrieved June 24, 2022.