Abdullah Abubakre (born 9 December 1996) better known as Ayola is a Canadian based Nigerian folk singer,[1][2] songwriter and performer,[3] known for his single Sare Toban which gained recognition on TikTok in December 2022.[4][5]
Ayola | |
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| Birth name | Abdullah Abubakre |
| Born | 9 December 1992 Osun State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Kwara State, Nigeria |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020– present |
He also works as a formulation scientist and regulatory affairs specialist.[6]
Early life and education
editAyola was born in Osun State and raised in Kwara State, Nigeria.[7]
He studied biochemistry at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and his Master’s degree in pharmaceutics at University College London and his second master's degree in Medical Biotechnology at the University of Windsor, Windsor in Canada.[8]
His research findings on "intravitreal delivery" at the University College London were one of the core principles that was used in the formation of the British research company, Optceutics Ltd.[9]
Career
editIn October 2020, he released his EP titled Scum in partnership with Windsor music label.[10]
On 26 November 2021, he released his debut album titled Conversations Till Dawn[11] which debuted at the Nigerian Spotify charts alongside Burna Boy, Asa and Simi[12]
In 2022 he was listed among the top 10 most underrated Nigerian artistes in 2022 by National daily newspaper Thenation.[13]
On 8 December 2022, Ayola’s hit single Sare Toban was among the top 10 most popular Nigerian songs on TikTok by Vanguard.[14]
Discography
editAlbum
editEP
edit- Scum[17]
Single
edit- Bola
- Sare Tobon
- 1974
- Femi
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Artists using music to send positive messages during these times of crisis". Canada BC. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "9 new Nigerian artistes to watch in 2021". Pulse. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "23 Nigerian musicians to look out for in 2023". Pmnews. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy, Ayola, Asa, Simi, others made it to Spotify charts with their project". Vanguard. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Top 10-most used Nigerian songs on TikTok". Vanugard. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Six most educated Nigerian celebrities". Vanugard. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "I didn't want to look back and regret not doing music – Ayola". The News Nigeria. 3 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT POPULAR NIGERIAN MUSICIAN, AYOLA". Guardian. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT POPULAR NIGERIAN MUSICIAN, AYOLA". Guardian. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "AYOLA SET TO DROP NEW EP 'SCUM'". Guardian. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Ayola unveils 9-track debut album "Conversations Till Dawn"". Pmnews. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Burna Boy, Ayola, Asa, Simi, others made it to Spotify charts with their project". Vanguard. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Top 10 most underrated Nigerian artistes in 2022". Thenation. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Top 10 most popular Nigerian songs on Tiktok". Vanguard. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Ayola releases debut album "Conversations Till Dawn"". Telegraph. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Ayola set to drop debut album "Conversation Till Dawn"". Pmnews. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "AYOLA SET TO DROP NEW EP 'SCUM'". Guardian. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2023.