Iyanya

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known professionally as Iyanya, was born on October 31, 1986, in Calabar, Nigeria. He is an Afropop singer who began his musical journey by singing in church and performing at local bars. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he won the first season of Project Fame West Africa. Following this victory, Iyanya released his debut album, My Story, in 2010. In 2011, he co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin and released his second album, Desire, which included the hit single "Kukere" in 2013. He won Artist of the Year at The Headies 2013. Iyanya later signed with Mavin Records in October 2016 and Temple Management Company earlier that year.