Emma Chukwugoziam Obi listen was born in July 18, 1988.[1] She is professionally known by her stage name as Emma Nyra. She is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and model.[2] Her associate acts include Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Patoranking.

Emma Nyra
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Born
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi

(1988-07-18) July 18, 1988 (age 36)
Alma materTexas Southern University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • model
  • actress
Children2
Musical career
GenresAfropop, soul, R&B
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsIndependent
Websiteemmanyra.com

Early life

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Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, where she had her early education. She is of Igbo descent from Delta State, located in the south-southern region of Nigeria. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling.[3][4]

Education

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She is an alumna of Texas Southern University, where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration.[5]

Career

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Music

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Emma Nyra released her debut singles titled "Do It" and "Everything I Do" in 2011 while in the U.S. Upon her return to Nigeria in 2012, she started working with D'Tunes and Iyanya who she had met in 2010 while in the U.S. In March 2012, she signed a recording contract with Made Men Music Group before she went on to make her first major debut in the Nigerian music industry. After that she made a vocal appearance in Iyanya's "Ur Waist".[6]

In 2013, Emma Nyra was voted the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[7] Emma Nyra went on to release several singles which saw her touring the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2014.[6] She has worked with the likes of Davido, Patoranking, and Olu Maintain among others. In 2015, Emma Nyra was listed on "notJustOk's" list of 15 Artists to Watch in 2015.[8] Her debut studio album titled Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya Vol. 1 is yet to be released.[9]

Film

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Apart from music, Emma Nyra is also an actress.[10] She has so far appeared in three films including American Driver,[11] Rebound, and the Re-Union.[12]

Exit from Made Men Music

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In 2014, Emma Nyra ended her recording contract with Made Men Music Group. While the press hinted on relationship issues, Emma Nyra cited "abuse with physical and verbal force" from her then manager Ubi Franklin as the reason why she left the label imprint. The allegations were however denied by Ubi Franklin.[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
NGR RSA GHA UK
Love Vs. Money, Vol. 1
  • Released: August 3, 2016[14]
  • Label: Nyra Nation
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
NGR RSA GHA UK
The Evolution
(with Made Men Music Group)
  • Released: May 29, 2014[15]
  • Label: Made Men Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"Do It"
(featuring Eno Will)
2011 Non-album singles
"Everything I Do"
"Everything I Do"
(featuring Iyanya)
2012
"Ori Mi Wu"
"Kere Shere" 2013
"Elele"
(featuring Davido)
2014
"For Your Matter"
"For Your Matter (Remix)"
(featuring Patoranking)
2015
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Promotional singles
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"Say Yeah"
(TripleMG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno Miles, Selebobo & Baci)
2014 The Evolution
"Amigo" Non-album singles
"Vex"
(with Cynthia Morgan & Victoria Kimani)
2015
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2013 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Won [7]

Personal life

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In August 2018, Emma Nyra gave birth to twins.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^ Omigie, Abiodun (July 21, 2013). "PHOTOS: Surprise birthday party for Iyanya protegee Emma Nyra". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  2. ^ "Why I wore what I wore at Channel O award – Emma Nyra". Vanguard Newspaper. December 6, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ^ administrator (August 13, 2018). "I'm so excited to begin this journey of motherhood - Emma Nyra". Fabmumng. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  4. ^ DEALEH (May 8, 2018). "How Much Do You Know Emma Nyra? • GLtrends.com.ng". GLtrends. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Wha'anda, Sam (October 31, 2014). "Hot Like Fire:Emma Nyra's Love For Cleavage Exposure". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Adeola Adeyemo (December 30, 2012). "Catching Up With Emma Nyra! Rising Music Star dishes on Relocating to Nigeria, her Record Deal & "Ur Waist"". BellaNaija. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Aiki, Damilare (September 2, 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Demola OG (January 21, 2015). "15 Artists to Watch in 2015". notJustOk. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Dupe Ayinla-Olasunakanmi (June 20, 2015). "Emma Nyra takes on personal projects". The Nation News. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  10. ^ "Sultry singer, Emma Nyra ventures into acting". Television Continental. March 11, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  11. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (March 11, 2016). ""American Driver":Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Emma Nyra star in new film". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  12. ^ O., Ovie (November 11, 2011). "Emma Nyra – Do It ft Eno Will + Everything I Do". notJustOk. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  13. ^ "Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin open up on their rift". Vanguard Newspaper. May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  14. ^ "Love Versus Money, Vol. 1 - Album by Emma Nyra". Apple Music. August 3, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Evolution by Triplemg". iTunes. May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  16. ^ "Nigerian Artiste Emma Nyra Gives Birth To Twins". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. August 12, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  17. ^ "Emma Nyra Welcomes Her Set Of Twins! ?". NotjustOk. August 13, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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