Zinoleesky
Birth nameOniyide Azeez
Born (2000-04-21) April 21, 2000
Agege, Lagos state, Nigeria
Occupation(s)songwriter, singer and rapper
LabelsMarlian Records

Oniyide Azeez (born 21 April 2000),[1][2] professionally known as Zinoleesky, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and rapper.[3][4] He came to limelight with the release of his debut album "Chrome Eccentric" comprising hit tracks "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[5][6]

Biography

Zinoleesky was born on 21 April 2000 to Mr. and Mrs. Oniyide in Lagos State but originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.[7][8] He was raised in Agege, Lagos State and completed his primary education at Lively Kiddies Nursery and Primary School. He had his secondary education at Boys Secondary School Agege, Lagos State.[9]

Career

Zinoleesky discovered his passion for music as he approached adolescence. He officially started his music journey as a freestyle rapper but became popular in 2017 after his videos went viral on the internet.[10][11]

Several reports showed that he was offered a record deal by Davido's DMW label but refused to accept the offer and chose to work as an independent artist.[12][13] On 23 December 2019, he was signed to the record label "Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley.[14]

Zinoleesky released his first studio album titled "Chrome Eccentric" in 2020, a year after he was signed into the Marlian Records label. The album comprised six tracks, including the songs "Mapariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[15] In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart.[16]

A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer, Busiswah.[17]

In December 2022, he released his first EP album "Grit and Lust", containing tracks such as Call of Duty and YanYanYan.[18]

Personal life

In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating.[19][20] In January 2023, he announced that he was single.[21][22][23] In December 2023, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Zendaya.[24]

Discography

Album

Title Album Details Ref
Grit and Lust
  • Released: 23 December 2022
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [25][26]

Extended plays (EPs)

Title EP Details Ref
Chrome Eccentric
  • Released: 13 December 2020
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [27]

Singles

As the lead artiste
Year Title Album Ref
2019 Joromi — [28]
POPO — [29]
Firi Yoyo — [30]
Money (featuring Zlatan) — [31]
Who Knows

(featuring Lil Frosh)

 [32]
2020 Caro — [33][34]
End Sars — [35]
2021 Kilofeshe (Remix) Chrome [36][37]
Naira Marley —
Gone Far —
Blessings — [38]
Loving You — [39][40]
2022 Call of Duty [41]

Official videos

  • "Caro" (2020)[33]
  • "Kilofeshe" (2021)
  • "Naira Marley" (2022)
  • "Gone Far" (2022)[42][43]
  • "Rocking" (2022)
  • "Loving You" (2022)[44]
  • "Call of Duty" (2022)[45]
  • "Personal" (2023)
  • "YanYanYan" (2023)
  • "Last Time" (2023)[46]

Tours

UK Tour[47][48]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2020 The Headies Rookie of the Year "Mapariwo" Nominated [49][50]
2020 City People Music Award Next Rated Artiste (Male Category) Himself Nominated [51][52]
2022 The Headies Next Rated Himself Nominated [53][54]

References

  1. ↑ Sare, Watimagbo (2023). "Zinoleesky debunks claim of being 27 years old, reveals real age (Video)". Gistreel.com. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  2. ↑ Sare, Watimagbo (2023). "PHOTOS: Singer Zinoleesky marks 23rd birthday in style". Tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  3. ↑ "Zinoleesky: Nigerian Afrobeats Singer and Songwriter". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. ↑ Atewologun, Lolade (2022-08-09). "Tiwa Savage's Much Anticipated Song With Zinoleesky to Drop on Thursday". Afrobeatsglobal. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  5. ↑ Oroo, Brian (2023-01-18). "Best songs of Zinoleesky: 20 tracks to add to your playlist". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  6. ↑ "How Zinoleesky became toast of international showbiz". PM News.
  7. ↑ Simwa, Adrianna (2022-04-19). "Zinoleesky's biography: age, girlfriend, net worth, house, music". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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  17. ↑ "MUSIC: Zinoleesky ft Mayorkun X Busiswa - Kilofeshe (Remix)". www.ghgossip.com. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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  21. ↑ "Zinolessky Addresses Breakup with Naira Marley's Sister". Vanguard News.
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  32. ↑ Who Knows (feat. Lil Frosh) - Single by Zinoleesky, 2019-05-10, retrieved 2023-04-20
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  34. ↑ "Zinoleesky and Naira Marley Drop New Single 'Caro' and Accompanying Visuals - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  35. ↑ "Zinoleesky lends voice against police brutality in new single, 'End Sars' | LISTEN!". NotjustOk. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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