Naira Marley is the stage name of Azeez Fashola, a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was born on May 10, 1991, in Agege, Lagos State, and is recognized as the president of his controversial fan group, “Marlians”
He had a long career in music before becoming famous in 2017. With the smash tune Issa Goal, which included renowned musicians like Olamide Badoo, Falz, Simi, Slimcase, and Lil Kesh in the remix, Naira Marley shot to the top of Nigerian music.
Early Life
The young artist was born in Agege, Lagos State, on May 10, 1991. He relocated to Peckham, South London, when he was 11 years old. He went to Porlock Hall before going to Walworth School to get his General Certificate of Secondary Education.
Peckham Academy’s Naira Marley earned a distinction in business. He also attended Crossways College to study business law (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).
Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Fashola, is alleged to have purchased his fifth house in Lekki in July 2020, bringing his total number of homes in Lagos to five.
Naira Marley Music Career
After being inspired by his friends, Naira Marley chose to pursue music as a career in 2014. After months of preparation, he eventually released his debut single, “Marry Juana,” which features Max Twigz.
His first single launched him into the Nigerian music scene, paving the stage for the release of his Gotta Dance EP in 2015.
They quickly advanced through the ranks, dropping hit after hit. However, his single “Issa Goal,” which was released in 2017, was a pivotal moment in his career.
The Nigerian National Football Team’s ‘Super Eagles’ used the song as their World Cup theme song in 2018. Naira Marley was promoted by the song, which was played worldwide.
Since then, he’s released several successful singles and a second EP titled ‘Lord of Lamba.’ Naira Marley’s music is a mix of Afrobeats and hip-hop, and he sings in English, Yoruba, and Pigdin.
In 2019, he launched his record label, Marlian Records, as a result of his hard work. Zinoleesky, MohBad, Cblvck, and Fabian Blu were among the four artists signed to the label at the time of its establishment.
Naira Marley Cars
Due to his opulent social media lifestyle, Naira Marley is said to own a variety of exotic automobiles, the most recent of which is a 2014 Bentley Continental, which is presently the crown gem in his fleet.
Naira Marley’s Family
According to reports, each of the rapper’s wives has two children, one boy and one girl. The Marlian fan club’s president and father claimed that he had his first child at the age of 24. For his first issue in 2015, his first wife gave birth to twin girls.
The twins are now six years old and are equally loved by their father, as seen by numerous birthday and outing images posted on all of his social media accounts.
His first son with his second wife was born on October 30, 2015, not long after the twins were delivered.
Farouk Fashola is Naira Marley’s first kid, and he also goes by the alias Jojomarlian. Fawaz Fashola, his second son and fourth and final issue, was born three years later on April 7, 2018.
Naira Marley’s Scandals
Naira Marley’s career, like that of other well-known performers, has been marred by controversy. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained him in May 2019 on suspicion of being involved in online fraud.
Zlatan, Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses, and Abubakar Musa were arrested alongside Naira. He was arrested just one day after releasing his controversial single “Am I A Yahoo Boy.”
His companions were eventually released, but Naira was arrested and accused with 11 charges of fraud. After posting bond, Naira was freed in June 2014.
Naira was also accused with car theft, conspiracy, stealing, and assaulting a police officer in 2019. He was detained alongside his two brothers, Idris and Babatunde, as well as Kunle Obere, one of his relatives.
The case was heard, and Naira and his associates were cleared of the charges early this year by a Lagos court.
Naira Marley’s Networth
Naira Marley’s net worth is unknown.
Naira Marley’s net worth is currently estimated to be about $1 billion.
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