Zinoleesky

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Zinoleesky
Birth nameOniyide Azeez
Born (2000-04-21) 21 April 2000 (age 24)
Agege, Lagos state, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
LabelsMarlian Records

Oniyide Azeez (born 21 April 2000),[2][3] professionally known as Zinoleesky, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper.[4][5] He came to limelight with the release of his debut album "Chrome Eccentric" comprising hit tracks "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe".[6][7]

Early life[edit]

Zinoleesky was born on 21 April 1995 to Mr. and Mrs. Oniyide in Lagos State but originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.[8][9] 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.[10]

Career[edit]

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.[11][12]

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.[13][14] On 23 December 2019, he was signed to the record label "Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley.[15]

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".[16] In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart.[17]

A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer,Busiswa.[18]

In December 2022, he released his first EP album "Grit and Lust", containing tracks such as Call of Duty and YanYanYan.[19]

Personal life[edit]

In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating.[20][21] In January 2023, he announced that he was single.[22][23][24] In December 2023, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Zendaya.[25]

Discography[edit]

Album[edit]

Title Album Details Ref
Grit and Lust
  • Released: 23 December 2022
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [26][27]

Extended plays (EPs)

Title EP Details Ref
Chrome Eccentric
  • Released: 13 December 2020
  • Label: Marlian Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 [28]

Singles[edit]

As the lead artiste
Year Title Album Ref
2019 Joromi — [29]
POPO — [30]
Firi Yoyo — [31]
Money (featuring Zlatan) — [32]
Who Knows

(featuring Lil Frosh)

[33]
2020 Caro — [34][35]
End Sars — [36]
2021 Kilofeshe (Remix) Chrome [37][38]
Naira Marley —
Gone Far —
Blessings — [39]
Loving You — [40][41]
2022 Call of Duty [42]

Official videos[edit]

  • "Caro" (2020)[34]
  • "Kilofeshe" (2021)
  • "Naira Marley" (2022)
  • "Gone Far" (2022)[43][44]
  • "Rocking" (2022)
  • "Loving You" (2022)[45]
  • "Call of Duty" (2022)[46]
  • "Personal" (2023)
  • "YanYanYan" (2023)
  • "Last Time" (2023)[47]

Tours[edit]

UK Tour[48][49]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2020 The Headies Rookie of the Year "Mapariwo" Nominated [50][51]
2020 City People Music Award Next Rated Artiste (Male Category) Himself Nominated [52][53]
2022 The Headies Next Rated Himself Nominated [54][55]

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