Zayn Africa

Abdulmajid Aliyu (born 1 June 1994) also called Abdulmajid Aliyu Zubair known professionally as Zayn Africa, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter & record producer.[1]

Zayn Africa
Zayn Africa in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAbdulmajid Aliyu
Also known asZayn Africa, Abdulmajid Aliyu Zubair
Born (1994-06-01) June 1, 1994
Kaduna, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Record producer
Years active2012–present

Early life

Zayn Africa was born in Kaduna State, Nigeria where he obtained his JSCE and SSCE from Command Secondary School Kaduna State, then moved further and obtained his degree education in Computer Engineering & graduated with a distinction from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. In 2017, he released a musical studio album titled "The Relationship" with 11 tracks which earned him artistic recognition in Nigeria.[2][3][4][5]

Discography
  • Music Album
Year Albums Album Tracks Ref
2017 "The Relationship"
  1. Saurara
  2. Don't Cry
  3. Don't Cry Remix (feat. Babsin)
  4. Kece On My Mind
  5. Mamanmu
  6. Mamanmu Remix (feat. DJ AB & Feezy)
  7. You Want It (feat. DJ AB & Feezy)
  8. Kishiya (feat. Feezy)
  9. Kije Gida
  10. Ki Dawo
  11. Banga Wata Ba
 [6][7][8]

Awards and Nominations
Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2013 Northern Nigeria Entertainment Awards Northern Nigeria Best Singer of the Year Himself Won [9]
2016 All Africa Music Awards Best African RnB/Soul Mamanmu (Song) Nominated [10]
2017 Northern Nigeria Entertainment Awards R&B Artist of The Year Himself Won [11]
2017 African Muzik Magazine Album Of The Year The Relationship Nominated [12]

References
  1. Olagoke, Bode (2020-07-11). "Zayn Africa, Nigerian entertainment artist". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. Charles Kenechukwu, Stephen (2020-06-19). "Zayn Africa, Afro R&B, and the quest to overhaul north's music narrative". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  3. Bamas, Victoria (2020-04-16). "Zayn Africa: Why Hausa is language of my art". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  4. DAILYNIGERIAN (2020-10-06). "I was born with music talent – Zayn Africa". Daily Nigeria News. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  5. JABBAMANEWSPAPERS (2020-06-12). "Introducing Zayn Africa, Nigerian Entertainment Artist". Jabbama Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  6. Rabiu (2020-07-19). "Tarihin Mawaki Zayn Africa". Al Ummar Hausa. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  7. Boisenewsnow.com (2021-01-20). "Meet Zayn Africa, Nigerian Multi-Talented Singer and Songwriter". Boisenews Now. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  8. Sharemarketsnews.com (2021-01-21). "Meet Zayn Africa, Nigerian multi-talented singer and songwriter". Share Markets News. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  9. Blueprint (2020-07-12). "Meet Zayn Africa, Nigerian entertainment artist". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  10. Pierrenewsheadlines.com (2021-01-20). "Meet Zayn Africa, Nigerian Multi-Talented Singer and Songwriter". Pierre News Headlines. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  11. Obtech (2020-06-19). "Zayn Africa, Afro R&B, and the quest to overhaul north's music narrative – TheCable Lifestyle". Naija Premium. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  12. Digitaljournal.com (2021-01-20). "Meet Zayn Africa, Nigerian multi-talented singer and songwriter". Digital Journal.


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