Who Is Niniola?

Niniola Apata, better known by her stage name Niniola is a Nigerian afro-house singer, songwriter and performer. She rose to prominence after her debut single “Ibadi” earned her a nomination at the Headies Awards. Since then she has gone on to release two studio albums: This Is Me (2017) and Colours & Sounds (2020).

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Niniola was born on December 15th 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria. She started her music career in 2013 after she came third in the sixth season of the reality TV show Project Fame West Africa. She then went on to sign with the record label Sarz Music and released her debut single “Ibadi” in 2014. The single was a commercial success and earned her a nomination at the Headies Awards.

Breakthrough & Subsequent Releases

In 2017, Niniola released her debut studio album This Is Me which featured the singles “Maradona” and “Soke”. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard World Music charts and number 4 on the UK R&B Albums chart. In 2018 she released her second studio album Colours & Sounds which featured the singles “Designer” and “Bana”. The album was also a commercial success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard World Music chart.

Collaborations & Influences

Niniola has collaborated with numerous artists including Sarz, Olamide, Wizkid and Dr. Sid. She has also been influenced by a variety of musical styles including afrobeats, EDM, pop and R&B. Her music has been praised for its unique sound which blends traditional African rhythms with modern electronic production.

Awards & Accomplishments

Niniola has received numerous awards and accolades for her work including two Headies Awards for Best Vocal Performance Female in 2018 and Best R&B Single in 2019. She has also been nominated for numerous other awards including an MTV Africa Music Award for Best New Act in 2015.

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