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Naira Marley Biography & Net Worth (2021)

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Net Worth:$500 Thousand
Age:26
Born:May 10th, 1991
Country of Origin:Nigeria
Source of Wealth:Music
Last Updated:2021

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

As of 2021, Naira Marley has an estimated net worth of $500 Thousand in United State Dollars.

Early life and Education

Naira Marley was born in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria. At the age of 11 years old, he moved to Peckham, South London in England. He studied at Porlock Hall before attending Walworth School, where he obtained his General Certificate of Secondary Education. Naira Marley later graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy.

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He also studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).

Naira Marley Career

While growing up, Naira Marley had plans of becoming an MC and voice-over artist. He began singing in 2014 after discovering his passion for music and was encouraged by close-knit friends to pursue music. He released the Max Twigz-assisted track “Marry Juana” before releasing his debut EP Gotta Dance in 2015.

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In December 2017, he released the Olamide and Lil Kesh-assisted single “Issa Goal”, which became the theme song for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The official remix of “Issa Goal” was released on 16 June 2018; it features vocals from Olamide, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi and Slimcase.

Naira Marley sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba; his music is a blend of Afrobeats and hip-hop. He derived his stage name from Jamaican singer Bob Marley, whom he admires; his dreadlocks is also a tribute to the singer.

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Naira Marley net worth and Biography

On 3 May 2019, Naira Marley released the Zlatan-assisted track “Am I a Yahoo Boy”, and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that same day. He released “Soapy” on 27 June 2019, a few days after he was released from prison.

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On 18 December 2019, Naira Marley released his second EP Lord of Lamba; it is a mixture of Afrobeats and hip-hop. The EP comprises 6 tracks and features guest artists such as Cblvck, Young John and Mayorkun. Its production was handled by Killertunes, Rexxie, and Studio Magic.

Naira Marley EP

  • Gotta Dance (2015)
  • Lord of Lamba (2019)

Naira Marley Hit Singles

  • Soapy
  • Mafo
  • Am I a Yahoo Boy
  • Opotoyi (Marlians)
  • Issa Goal
  • PXTA
  • Anywhere
  • Tesumole
  • JAPA
  • Yanyanyan
  • Aye
  • Flying Away
  • Illuminati
  • Isheyen
  • Tingasa
  • Bad Influence
  • Issa Goal (feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh)
  • Why
  • Drummer Boy
  • Marry Juana
  • Royal Rumble
  • Oja – Challenge Version
  • Naija Issagoal
  • JAPA – Ghana Remix
  • Yanyanyan (feat. Mayorkun)
  • Dido Lobo (Freestyle)
  • Rice & Beans
  • Marry Juana (feat. Max Twigz)
  • Oja (Challenge Version)
  • standard
  • Naija Issa Goal (Remix)
  • Final (Freestyle)
  • Back 2 Work
  • Praise and Worship (feat. Lumi)
  • Anywhere (feat. Ms Banks)
  • Oja
  • Marry Juana (Dirty) [feat. Max Twigz]
  • “Soapy”
  • Fly Away
  • Marlian Riddim – Remix
  • Issa Goal (Instrumental) (feat. Olamide & Lil
  • Like Chief Keef
  • Naija Issagoal (feat. Olamide, Falz, Simi, Sl
  • Marry Juana (Dirty)
  • Opotoyi (Marlians) ||
  • Hang Wit Me
  • Tingasa (feat. C Blvck)
  • Naija Issa Goal

Naira Marley Awards And Recognition

  • 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Viewers’ Choice “Soapy” Won
  • Best Song of the Year Nominated
  • Best Pop of the year Nominated
  • 2019 City People Music Awards Artiste of the Year (Male) Nominated
  • Street Song of the Year “Soapy” Nominated
  • On 11 January 2020, he won Viewers’ Choice for “Soapy” at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards.

Naira Marley Networth

As of 2021, Naira Marley has an estimated net worth of $500 Thousand in United State Dollars.

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