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| Birth name | Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu |
| Born | June 15, 1994 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeat, Afropop Afro-fusion |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | emPawa Africa |
Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu (born June 15, 1994), popularly known as Minz, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, songwriter and record producer [1]
Early Life And Education[edit]
Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu[2] known professionally as Minz grew up in a small town in Lagos, Nigeria called Surulere [3] where he attended his primary and secondary school in Lagos and he studied at Babcock University in Ogun state where he studied International Law and Diplomacy.[4][3][5]
Career[edit]
2016 Aunty Patricia and other releases
Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu popularly known as Minz was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[2] Damilola started as a record producer before embarking fully as a recording artist, he Released his first song and video in July 2016, called "Aunty Patricia" which was shot by TG omori[6] [7][8]
Minz was introduced to the music industry after receiving Email from Mr Eazi's management for collaboration agreement with Minz[5] and he was later signed by Mr Eazi under his record label called Empawa Africa [9]
After releasing "Wo Wo" in 2022, Minz teamed up with Empawa Africa to release the remix of "Wo Wo" featuring Bnxn and Blaqbonez in January 18, 2023.[10] Wo Wo was also listed as best song released in 2023 by OkayAfrica and Pulse[11]
Minz's song "Wo Wo" debuted at number 16 on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart Top 100 charts, the song currently ranks above Seyi Vibez’s “Chance (Na Ham)” and the viral song by Libianca titled “People.”[12]
In May 17, 2024 MINZ joined forces with one of the greatest Afrobeats Artiste DAVIDO to release a captivating new R&B single titled “WAP.”[13][14]
Discography[edit]
Selected singles[edit]
| Year | Song Title |
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| 2016 | Neva Stop |
| 2016 | Aunty Patricia |
| 2016 | Talk |
| 2017 | Odoyewu |
| 2017 | Story |
| 2018 | Show me love |
| 2018 | Calling Me |
| 2018 | Skin |
| 2019 | Nasty |
| 2020 | Quarantino |
| 2021 | 234 |
| 2022 | Lady |
| 2023 | Wo Wo (Remix) |
| 2024 | Shadow |
| 2024 | Wap |
EPs[edit]
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Nasty/Gyal (EP)[15] |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nigerian Teens Choice Awards | Choice Afrobeat/Pop Act | Himself | Nominated |
Videography[edit]
- Aunty Patricia (2016)
- Skin (2018)[18]
- Beautiful (2019)
- BDMN (2020)[19]
- Gyal (2020)
- 234 (2021)[20]
- Diamond (2022)
- Sokoto (2023)
- Wo Wo (2023)
- Shadow (2024)
- Wap (2024)
References[edit]
- ^ "Afrobeats Fresh Picks: Teni, Oxlade, Minz, Victony, Young Jonn & More". BILLBOARD. December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "A Conversation With Minz". MORE BRANCHES. February 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "MINZ HAS A STORY TO TELL, AND HE WANTS EVERYONE TO HEAR IT". NATIVE. July 19, 2017.
- ^ "Afro-fusion star Minz creating waves with his unique sound". GQ SOUTH AFRICA. May 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Minz: The Afro-Fusion Monster". African Folder. June 17, 2023.
- ^ "MUSIC : TALK : MINZ". October 25, 2016.
- ^ "Minz- Aunty Patricia". NAIJA.FM. September 11, 2016.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT: How Minz got ahead through Soundcloud". THE CABLE LIFESTYLE. November 27, 2016.
- ^ "WITH "WO WO REMIX," MINZ SOLIDFIES HIMSELF AS A CONSIDERABLE TALENT". NATIVE. January 26, 2023.
- ^ "MINZ KICKS YEAR OFF WITH BLAQBONEZ & BNXN ASSISTED "WOWO" REMIX". The Culture Custodian. January 18, 2023.
- ^ "The Best Afrobeats Songs Out Right Now". OKAYAFRICA. February 3, 2023.
- ^ "WO WO by MINZ/BLAQBONEZ/BNXN FKA BUJU". Official Afrobeats Charts. February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Minz And Davido Unveil Irresistible R&B Anthem "Wap"". TurnTable Chart. May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Minz, Davido serve vibrant RnB anthem, Wap". The Guardian. May 17, 2024.
- ^ The culture custodian (December 23, 2019). "MINZ PERFECTS HIS COMEBACK WITH TWO NEW SINGLES 'NASTY' AND 'GYAL'".
- ^ "MINZ HEADS TO GABON FOR COLORFUL 'ODOYEWU' VIDEO". The Culture Custodian. February 19, 2018.
- ^ "VIDEO: Minz - Odoyewu". NOTJUSTOK. April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Minz Celebrates People of All Shades In the Sensational Video For 'Skin'". Okayafrica. February 13, 2019.
- ^ "CHARM AND CONFIDENCE MEET ON MINZ'S FINAL SINGLE OF 2020 'BDMN'". THE CULTURE CUSTODIAN. December 9, 2020.
- ^ "MINZ SHARES VIDEO FOR 234". Culture custodian. November 3, 2021.
External Links[edit]
MinzOn All music Category:1994 births Category:Nigerian musicians Category:Nigerian male musicians Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters Category:Nigerian male singers Category:21st-century Nigerian singers Category:21st-century musicians Category:Afrobeats musicians Category:Living people Category:African musicians Category:Producers