Liya
Nigerian afrobeat singer and songwriter
Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola well known as Liya, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter. She came into the music scene with the release of her first single under Davido Music Worldwide, titled "Melo",[1] shortly after signing a record deal with the label in 2020. The accompanying music video for "Melo", was released on 8 December 2020, starring Davido, and directed by Dammy Twitch for DMW.[2] She was formerly signed to Davido Music Worldwide from 2020 to early 2023.[3] She began releasing songs independently in 2023.
Liya | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola |
| Born | 1999 |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Genres | Afro-Fusion |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Discography
change- Studio album and EP
- Alari - EP (2021)
Singles
change| Title | Year | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG |
UK |
US | ||||
| "Trust Issue" | 2020 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Be My Vibe" | — | — | — | |||
| "Melo" | — | — | — | Alari | ||
| "Adua (Remix)" (featuring. Simi) | 2022 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Izz Going (Skalala)" | — | — | — | TBA | ||
Guest appearances
change| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Fiki" | 2021 | Ejoya | Class of '21[4] |
| "Adua (Remix) | 2022 | Simi | To Be Honest Tour |
Accolades
change| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Headies | Best Vocal Performance (Female) | Liya for "Alari" | Nominated |
References
change- ↑ Anerua, Blessing (8 December 2020). "DOWNLOAD: Liya, DMW's first lady, drops 'Melo'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ↑ "New Music + Video: Liya – Melo". BellaNaija. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ↑ Eze, Chinelo (19 July 2023). "Liya Confirms Split With Davido's Record Label". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ↑ "Ejoya's Role In Setting Up The Next Generation of Stars". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2022.