Naira Marley Biography, Age, career, Net Worth & Personal Life

Nigeria remains one of the best industries in Africa, with many prominent and talented singers and songwriters. Currently, it has produced a lot of individuals who are renowned and well-known even on the international stage.

Biography

Azeez Adeshina Fashola, who is professionally known as Naira Marley, is a Nigerian singer and known songwriter. He is famously known as the president of his controversial fan base known as “The Marlians.”

Age

Naira Marley is 31 years old.

Early Life and Education

Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, was born on the 10th of May, 1991, in Badagry, Lagos state, Nigeria, to a Muslim family, Mr. and Mrs. Adeshina Fashola. He grew up under the guidance and tutelage of his parents, who ensured he learned the holy books from a young age.

Furthermore, Naira Marley moved to England, specifically Peckham, South London. There, he graduated with good grades in the business. After that, he studied Business Law at Crossways College (currently known as Christ The King Sixth Form College).

Personal Life

Naira Marley is currently unmarried. But the famous musician has four children from different partners. His children include Aishat Fashola, Simiat Fashola, Farouq Fashola, and Fawaz Fashola.

Career

Naira Marley always intended to join the entertainment industry as an MC and voice-over artist. He started singing in 2014 after realizing his passion for music and encouragement from friends.

In 2015, he released his debut Ep “Gotta Dance.” He released “Issa Goal,” a song in which he co-featured Olamide and Lil-Kesh, which became a theme song for the Nigerian Football Team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This song massively helped Naira Marley get huge recognition in Nigeria’s music industry. Naira Marley sings in English, Pidgin, and Yoruba; his music consists of Afrobeats and Hip Hop.

He further succeeded in the industry when he released “Am I A Yahoo Boy” and “Soapy.” These songs improved his position and assisted him in attaining a solid fan base in Nigeria.

In 2019, he launched the record label “Marlian Records” and quickly unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, and Fabian Blu as his signees. Naira Marley remains one of the famous names in the industry that pride himself in his work.

Net Worth

Naira Marley has an estimated net worth of between $5 million and $10 million.

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