Naira Marley
Azeez Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, is a controversial and influential Nigerian singer, rapper, and music executive born on May 10, 1991, in Agege, Lagos State, and raised in the United Kingdom.
He gained national attention in 2017 with Issa Goal featuring Olamide and Lil Kesh, and became a cultural phenomenon with 2019’s Am I A Yahoo Boy and Soapy. He founded Marlian Music in 2019, signing artists like Zinoleesky, Mohbad, and Fabian Blu.
Naira Marley is known for his provocative lyrics, street credibility, and energetic performances. His fanbase, known as “Marlians,” champion his anti-establishment message and carefree lifestyle.
Despite controversies, he remains a major force in Nigerian street music and Afro-fusion culture.
