Naira Marley is one of the richest musicians in Nigeria. But have you ever wondered what his net worth is in Nigerian currency? Find out here. In this article, you will learn more about Naira Marley’s net worth, Biography, EFCC Arrest, music career, houses, and cars.
Biography
| Real name | Azeez Fashola |
| Date of birth | 10 May 1991 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Music and Endorsement |
| Net worth | $2 million |
Early Life
Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley (born May 9, 1991, 35 years old), is from the Agege area of Lagos state. Naira Marley is a popular, controversial Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He moved to Peckham in South London at the young age of 11.
From there, he went to Peckham, where he graduated with a distinction in business. Naira Marley also went on to study business law at Christ the King Sixth Form College, which was formerly known as Crossway College.
Music Career
According to Naira Marley himself, he had always been interested in music. Still, he never wanted to be a music artist. His ambition was to be an MC and a Voice artist. In 2014, however, he discovered his passion for music and was encouraged to pursue it.
His first track, “Marry Juana,” which featured Max Twigz, was released in 2014.
This was quickly followed by a debut EP in 2015 titled “Gotta Dance.” It wasn’t until 2017 that he shot to fame on the waves of the single “Issa Goal.”
It featured popular Nigerian artists like Olamide and Lil Kesh. It was produced for the Nigerian Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
He eventually remixed the song in 2018 with support from Coca-Cola and featured even more artists on the track. His biggest hit came in May 2019, when he released “Am I a Yahoo Boy” with Zlatan.
It immediately became a street anthem as it reflected the thoughts of a society in which fraud, popularly called “yahoo,” was rampant.
Here’s a list of Naira Marley’s songs
- Gotta Dance (EP, 2015)
- Issa Goal (Single, 2017)
- Am I A Yahoo Boy (Single, 2019)
- Soapy (Single, 2019)
- Puta (Single, 2019)
- Mafo (Single, 2019)
- Tesumole (Single, 2019)
- Lord of Lamba (EP, 2019)
EFCC Arrests Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile
The song caught even further attention when Naira Marley, Zlatan, and others were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
While Zlatan and others were released in a few days, Naira Marley was retained and arraigned before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on the charge of possessing a strange credit card. He pleaded “Not Guilty” and was granted bail.
Naira capitalized on this widespread visibility and released some singles, including Soapy, which was released on June 27, 2019. It became an instant hit and even won the 2020 Soundcity MVP Viewers Choice Awards.
The EP, “Lord of Lamba,” is a mix of Afrobeat and Hip-Hop. It has six tracks and features several artists, such as Mayorkun and Young John.
Net Worth
Naira Marley is one of Nigeria’s richest musicians and most influential artists, with an estimated net worth of $2 million. He achieved this due to his fame, as he has released countless hit songs back to back.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Who is the richest between Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile?
Even though Zlatan Ibile and Naira Marley are close friends, the disparity in their source of income cannot be overemphasized. Zlatan’s net worth is estimated at $2 million, while Naira Marley’s net worth is estimated at $800,000.
