Omah Lay

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQuozVGjY3s Stanley Omah Didia (born 19 May 1997), known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained widespread recognition in early 2020 after his self-produced single, "Bad Influence", went viral on social media.[1] He is also known for being featured alongside Alpha P on the official Masterkraft's remix of Justin Bieber's 2021 single, "Peaches", as well as another collaboration with the latter on "Attention" in 2022. Lay won the Next Rated award at the 2020 Headies Awards.[2]

Early life

Stanley Omah Didia was born on 19 May 1997 in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt. He hails from Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State.[1] He attended Comprehensive High School in Rivers State before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt.[3] He comes from a musical family and his grandfather played instruments for the singer Celestine Ukwu before he died in 1977. Lay's father played the drums.[4]

Career

Lay started out in a rap group under the stage name "Lil King." He later moved on to songwriting and music producing, which went largely uncredited, and as a result of that, he released "Do Not Disturb" in April 2019. "Hello Brother" was released a month after.

He signed to a record label named KeyQaad in June 2019, and took a seven month break.[1][5] During the break, he worked on his debut EP, Get Layd. He told OkayAfrica, "I started working on it August [of 2019]. At some point I had to go off social media, stay away from a lot of things and keep my head straight to get the project right. The first song I'd recorded on Get Layd was 'Bad Influence.' I'd done that way before the songs we had to put on the project."[6] Following the break, he released "Bad Influence," which became the most streamed Nigerian song on Apple Music at the end of 2020.[7]

On 14 February 2020, Lay released "You," his first official single. He released his five-track debut EP, Get Layd on 22 May 2020. The EP peaked at number one on the Nigerian Apple Music charts.[1] All five songs from the EP reached the top 15 of the Apple Music charts for Nigeria, with "You" peaking at number one.[8]

In October, Lay appeared on Olamide's album Carpe Diem, on the track "Infinity", which topped the Apple Music charts for Nigeria.[9]

On 20 November, Lay released his second five-track EP, What Have We Done. All five tracks reached the top 12 of the Apple Music charts for Nigeria, with "Godly" reaching number one.[10]

On 3 July 2020, Lay was the first artist highlighted for Apple's Africa Rising Campaign to spotlight African talent.[11][12] In December 2020, he was included in BBC Radio 1Xtra's annual "Hot for 2021" list.[13] He was the first African artist featured on Audiomack's #Up Now program for emerging artists;[14] was included in Montreux Jazz Festival's "20 artists to watch in 2021";[15] and was named BET's Amplified International Artist of the Month for November 2020.[16] He is currently signed to Dvpper Music Distribution in Nigeria,[5][3] and Sire Records for international distribution.[17] He was nominated in four categories at the 2020 Headies Awards, winning the Next Rated award.[18]

On 25 June 2021, Lay was featured alongside fellow Nigerian singer Alpha P on Nigerian producer Masterkraft's official remix of Canadian singer Justin Bieber's single, "Peaches". On 8 July 2021, Lay released a new single, "Understand".[19][20] On 3 March 2022, he released a collaboration with Bieber, "Attention", which serves as the second collaboration between the two artists.[21]

Controversy

On 14 December 2020, Lay was arrested alongside Tems after they performed in a show in Uganda. The Ugandan Police authority identified violation of COVID-19 lockdown protocols as the reason for their arrests. The artists felt they were set up.[22][23] Two days later, the Ugandan government released the two, apologized for the arrests and cleared them of wrongdoing.[24]

Political views

Lay has expressed his support for the #EndSARS campaign in Nigeria. He told Harper's Bazaar, "People need to know these protests are purely about the people, with no political undertone whatsoever. Police harass, extort, beat, and kill us just for being young and trendy, with no consequences. This has gone on long enough, and we are saying enough is enough and demanding government action."[25]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Boy Alone

Extended plays

Title Extended play details
Get Layd[1]
  • Released: 22 May 2020
  • Label: Sire, KeyQaad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
What Have We Done[26]
  • Released: 20 November 2020
  • Label: Sire, KeyQaad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, sales, certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[27] 		IRE
[28] 		NZ
Hot
[29] 		SWE
[30] 		UK
[31] 		US
Bub.
[32] 		WW
[33]
"Do Not Disturb" 2019 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Hello Brother" — — — — — — —
"Bad Influence" 2020 — — — — — — — Get Layd
"You" — — — — — — —
"Damn" — — — — — — —
"Forever" (Remix)
Vorlage:Small 		2021 — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Understand" — — — — — — — Boy Alone
"Free My Mind" — — — — — — —
"Winter Wonderland / Don't Worry Be Happy" — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Attention"
Vorlage:Small 		2022 45 78 9 87 76 11 74 Boy Alone
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications shown
Title Year Album
"Tonight"
Vorlage:Small 		2020 Grace
"Pami"
Vorlage:Small 		Non-album single
"Pronto"
Vorlage:Small 		2021 Kpos Lifestyle, Vol. 1
"Peaches" (Masterkraft Remix)
Vorlage:Small 		Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Infinity" 2020 Olamide Carpe Diem
"Abeg" 2021 DJ Neptune, Joeboy Greatness 2.0

Production discography

2018

Kidoben Ace

  • "Caught Up"

2019

Klug Ali

  • "Opium"

Sikiboi

  • "One Day"

2020

Omah Lay – Get Layd

  • 2. "Lo Lo"
  • 4. "Bad Influence"

Moveek

  • "Flossin"

Omah Lay – What Have We Done

  • 4. "Confession"

2021

Jhay Jhay

  • "Welcum Party"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/work Result Ref
2020 The Headies Next Rated Omah Lay Vorlage:Won [2]
Viewer's Choice Vorlage:Nom [34]
Best R&B Single "Bad Influence" Vorlage:Nom
Songwriter of the Year Stanley Omah Didia – "Bad Influence" Vorlage:Nom
2021 Ghana Music Awards Best African Artiste of the Year Omah Lay N. N. [35]
MTV Africa Music Awards Best Breakthrough Act Vorlage:Pending [36]
Net Honours Most Played Pop Song ''Godly" Vorlage:Won [37]
Most Played RnB Song "Pami"

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Vorlage:Nom
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Artiste of the Year in Africa Omah Lay Vorlage:Nominated [38]
Best Artiste in Western Africa Vorlage:Nominated
Breakout Artiste of the Year Vorlage:Nominated
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop Vorlage:Nominated
2021 Afro X Digitals Awards Break Out Act of the Year Omah Lay Vorlage:Win [39]

References

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  1. ↑ a b c d e Ifeoluwa Falola: Meet Omah Lay: The Brazen Bad Boy of New School Afrobeat. In: NotJustOk. 15. Juni 2020, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  2. ↑ a b Dara Oluwatoye: Fireboy, Omah Lay, More Make Impressive Win Debut At The 14th Headies. In: Nigerian Entertainment Today. 22. Februar 2021, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  3. ↑ a b Interesting facts about Nigerian musician Omah Lay In: BBC News Pidgin. Abgerufen im 5 April 2021 
  4. ↑ omah lay: early life of omah lay In: BBC News Pidgin. Abgerufen im 24 April 2021 
  5. ↑ a b Ademola Olonilua: New kids on the block: Omah Lay, Laycon, Bella Shmurda and other artistes who made waves in 2020. In: Punch Newspapers. 14. Dezember 2020, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  6. ↑ Emmanuel Esomnofu: Interview: Omah Lay Is Nigeria's New Young Act to Watch. In: OkayAfrica. 6. Juli 2020, abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  7. ↑ Motolani Alake: Here are the 10 hottest Nigerian artists of the year [Pulse Picks 2020]. In: Pulse Nigeria. 27. Dezember 2020, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  8. ↑ Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs – May 25-May 31, 2020. In: top-charts.com. Abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  9. ↑ Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs – October 19-25, 2020. In: top-charts.com. Abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  10. ↑ Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs – November 23-29, 2020. In: top-charts.com. Abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  11. ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
  12. ↑ The African stars being tipped for global success in 2021 and beyond. In: XclusiveHype. Abgerufen am 25. Juli 2021.
  13. ↑ 1Xtra's Hot For 2021: The Performances. In: BBC Radio 1Xtra. Abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  14. ↑ Nicolas-Tyrell Scott: Omah Lay Is #UpNow. In: Audiomack. Abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  15. ↑ MJF Spotlight: 20 artists to watch in 2021. In: Montreux Jazz Festival. 2. Februar 2021, abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  16. ↑ Trey Alston: BET's Amplified International Artist of the Month Omah Lay Releases Sultry New Single Featuring 6LACK. In: BET.
  17. ↑ Bamise Oyetayo: Did You Know Omah Lay is Signed to Warner Records? In: NotJustOk. 7. November 2020, abgerufen am 18. Juni 2021.
  18. ↑ Chinonso Ihekire: The Voices Redefining Naija Music. In: The Guardian (Nigeria). 16. Januar 2021, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  19. ↑ Gabrielle Myers Hansen: Omah Lay releases Understand single. In: Music in Africa. 9. Juli 2021, abgerufen am 11. Juli 2021.
  20. ↑ Samuel Abulude: Meet 7 Young Nigerian Artistes With Impacts In 2021. In: Leadership News – Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. 5. August 2021, abgerufen am 5. August 2021 (britisches Englisch).
  21. ↑ Heran Mamo: Omah Lay Talks Reuniting With Justin Bieber and Bringing More 'Attention' to Afrobeats Music. In: Billboard. 4. März 2022, abgerufen am 4. März 2022.
  22. ↑ Why Uganda Police do U-turn for Omah Lay release, tie am 'handcuffs' In: BBC News Pidgin. Abgerufen im 5 April 2021 
  23. ↑ Nigerian star Omah Lay arrested after Uganda gig. In: Vanguard (Nigeria). 14. Dezember 2020, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  24. ↑ Aidoghie Paulinus: Uganda apologises to FG over arrest of singer Omah Lay, others, The Sun (Nigeria), 16 December 2020. Abgerufen im 15 June 2021 
  25. ↑ Alison S. Cohn, Ariana Marsh: Yvonne Orji, Wale, Sharon Chuter and More on #EndSARS. In: Harper's Bazaar. 26. Oktober 2020, abgerufen am 4. November 2020.
  26. ↑ Adedamola Onabanjo: Omah Lay's 'What Have We Done' Builds On The Momentum of His Stellar Year. In: The Culture Custodian. 20. November 2020, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  27. ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
  28. ↑ Discography Omah Lay. In: irish-charts.com. Abgerufen am 11. März 2022.
  29. ↑ Discography Omah Lay. In: charts.nz. Abgerufen am 11. März 2022.
  30. ↑ Discography Omah Lay. In: swedishcharts.com. Abgerufen am 11. März 2022.
  31. ↑ Justin Bieber – Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company, abgerufen am 11. März 2022.
  32. ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
  33. ↑ Justin Bieber Chart History: Global 200. In: Billboard. Abgerufen am 22. März 2022.
  34. ↑ See full list of Headies 2020 award nomination In: BBC News Pidgin. Abgerufen im 5 April 2021 
  35. ↑ Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards. In: Pulse Ghana. 4. April 2021, abgerufen am 5. April 2021 (englisch).
  36. ↑ Here Are the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Nominees. In: OkayAfrica. 11. Dezember 2020, abgerufen am 1. Juli 2021 (englisch).
  37. ↑ Net Honours – The Class of 2021. In: Nigerian Entertainment Today. Abgerufen am 21. Juli 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  38. ↑ Afrima Nominations 2021 - See full list of nominees In: BBC News Pidgin. Abgerufen am 26. September 2021 
  39. ↑ Afrodigital Award winners. In: AfroxDigital.com.
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