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Niniola Apata (born 15 December 1987),[1] better known by her stage name Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[2] She rose to recognition in 2013 after she placed 3rd runner-up at the Project Fame West Africa Season 6.[3] Upon the release of her breakthrough debut single "Ibadi", Niniola was nominated in the "Most Promising Act to Watch" category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] She currently has a record deal with Drumroll Records.

Growing up and education

Niniola is a native of Ekiti State but was born in Lagos State where she had her primary and secondary school education at Apata Memorial High School. She is an alumna of the University of Lagos where she graduated with a Bachelor of Education certificate.[5]

Early life and career

At high school Niniola participated in several social activities and competitions.[5] She competed in Season 6 of Project Fame West Africa where she placed 3rd Runner-Up.[6] During the competition, she performed a live rendition of "Limpopo" with KCEE and also performed her composition "Itura" which was produced by Cobhams Asuquo. She cites Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, The Cranberries, Madonna, Beyoncé and Angelique Kidjo as her music influences.[3]

On 19 March 2014, Niniola released her debut single "Ibadi", produced by Sarz.[7] The song received positive critical reviews, topped national music charts and gained extensive airplay.[8] "Ibadi" and her single "Gbowode" were used as soundtracks in the Season 2 of Nigerian television drama series Gidi Up. In 2015, she was listed on notJustOk's "15 Artists to Watch in 2015" and was nominated in the "Most Promising Act to Watch" category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9][10]

Artistry

Niniola describes her style of music as "Afro-House", a blend of afrobeat and house music.[11]

Discography

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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
"Ibadi"[12] 2014 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Gbowode" — — — — — — —
"Akara Oyibo" 2015 — — — — — — —
"Soke" — — — — — — —
"J’ètè" 2016 — — — — — — —
"Shaba" — — — — — — —
"Start All Over" — — — — — — —
"JIGI JIGI" — — — — — — —
"SHABA REMIX" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Artist Name(s) Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"Aunty" [13] "DJ Osas" 2015 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Fade Away" [14] "Largess" — — — — — — —
"Identical To Heaven" [15] "Meaku" — — — — — — —
"Carry Am Go (Remix)" [16] "Damz" — — — — — — —
"Tan Mo" [17] "DJ Spinall" — — — — — — — My Story: The Album
"Mbilo Mbilo (Remix)" [18] "Eddy Kenzo" 2016 — — — — — — — Zero to Hero
"Juba" [19] "Seyi Shay" — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Ojukokoro" [20] "DJ Spinall" — — — — — — — TEN
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Vorlage:Nom [21]
Nigerian Achievers Award Best Promising Female Artist of The Year Vorlage:Nom [22]
LAGOS FASHION AWARDS MOST FASHIONABLE FAST RISING MUSIC STAR OF THE YEAR FEMALE Vorlage:Nom [23]
SCREAM AWARDS BEST NEW ACT FEMALE Vorlage:Nom [24]
2016 ACI AWARDS NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Vorlage:Nom [25]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act Vorlage:Nom [26]
Afrima Award Best Female Artiste in West Africa Vorlage:Nom [27]
Afrima Award Best Artiste/Duo/Group In African RnB & Soul Vorlage:Nom [28]
Afrima Award Songwriter of the Year In Africa (mbilo mbilo remix) Vorlage:Nom [29]
Afrima Award Best African Collaboration (mbilo mbilo remix) Vorlage:Won [30]
Nigerian Music Video Awards Best RnB Video (Akara Oyibo) Vorlage:Nom [31]
ELOY Awards Upcoming Female Music Artist Vorlage:Nom [32]
Soundcity Music Video Awards Best Collaboration (mbilo mbilo remix) Vorlage:Pending [33]
Soundcity Music Video Awards Best New Artiste Vorlage:Pending [34]

See also

References

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  1. ↑ MTN Project Fame Season 6 Contestants Unveiled In: P.M. News, 2 August 2013. Abgerufen im 30 May 2016 
  2. ↑ Tofarati Ige: Music industry has been kind to me — Niniola. In: Vanguard News. 8. November 2015, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2016.
  3. ↑ a b Kehinde Ajose: Why I am still relevant after Project Fame — Niniola Apata. In: Vanguard News. 21. Februar 2015, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2016.
  4. ↑ Lalaboiy: The 10th NEA Awards 2015 Nominees List In: notJustOk, 11 June 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  5. ↑ a b Micheal Abimboye: Project Fame prepared me for a bigger stage – Niniola In: Premium Times, 26 April 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  6. ↑ Danielle Ogbeche: Niniola reveals the only challenge she has in music industry In: Daily Post News, 18 November 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  7. ↑ Joey Akan: Life After Project Fame: Listen To Niniola - Ibadi In: Pulse Nigeria, 19 March 2014. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  8. ↑ Michael: VIDEO: NINIOLA – IBADI (OFFICIAL VIDEO) In: Naija Review, 1 December 2014. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  9. ↑ Demola OG: 15 Artists to Watch in 2015. In: notJustOk. 21. Januar 2015, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2016.
  10. ↑ Hassan Sanusi: Full list of nominees for Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2015. In: Nigerian Entertainment Today. 12. Juni 2015, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2016.
  11. ↑ Exclusive: Singer Niniola Talks About Her Music, Charity Organization And More In: Naij, 10 August 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  12. ↑ Tyler B.: Niniola – Ibadi (Prod by Sarz) In: tooXclusive, 19 March 2014. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  13. ↑ TX STAFF: DJ Osas – Aunty ft. Rayce, Slyde, Niniola & Great Boi (Prod by Jay Pizzle) In: tooXclusive, 10 October 2015. Abgerufen im 14 October 2015 
  14. ↑ aL Yhusuff: Largess – Fade Away ft. Niniola In: tooXclusive, 13 October 2015. Abgerufen im 15 October 2015 
  15. ↑ Ovie O: Meaku ft. Niniola – Identical To Heaven In: [NOTJUSTOK], 4 November 2015. Abgerufen im 11 September 2016 
  16. ↑ TX STAFF: Damz – Carry Am Go (Remix) ft. Olamide & Niniola In: tooXclusive, 3 December 2015. Abgerufen im 6 December 2015 
  17. ↑ DJ Spinall: My Story: The Album DJ Spinall In: Spinlet, 28 October 2015. Abgerufen im 30 October 2015 
  18. ↑ Eddy Kenzo: Eddy Kenzo Ft Niniola's - Mbilo Mbilo (Remix) In: Howwe, 11 March 2016. Abgerufen im 10 May 2016 
  19. ↑ EGO: Seyi shay – juba ft. Niniola In: [notjustok], 6 July 2016. Abgerufen im 20 August 2016 
  20. ↑ DJ Spinall: DJ Spinall Ft. Niniola – Ojukokoro In: [sirkenayo], 10 October 2015. Abgerufen im 16 December 2015 
  21. ↑ Joey Akan: NEA Awards 2015:Check out complete winners List In: Pulse Nigeria, 8 September 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  22. ↑ Nigerian Achievers Award 2015 Nominees’ List In: HF Magazine, 23 June 2015. Abgerufen im 28 May 2016 
  23. ↑ LAGOS FASHION AWARDS In: Greennews ng, 16 August 2015. Abgerufen im 24 August 2016 
  24. ↑ SCREAM AWARDS In: SCREAM AWARDS, 13 August 2015. Abgerufen im 24 August 2016 
  25. ↑ ACI AWARDS In: ACI AWARDS, 19 April 2016. Abgerufen im 24 August 2016 
  26. ↑ FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) | Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily, 17 June 2016. Abgerufen im 11 July 2016 
  27. ↑ Afrima Award 2016 Nominees’ List In: Afrima, 23 August 2016. Abgerufen im 24 August 2016 
  28. ↑ Afrima Award 2016 Nominees’ List In: Afrima, 8 September 2016. Abgerufen im 10 September 2016 
  29. ↑ Afrima Award 2016 Nominees’ List In: Afrima, 8 September 2016. Abgerufen im 10 September 2016 
  30. ↑ Wizkid, Phyno, Flavour, others shine at AFRIMA In: Afrima, 8 November 2016. Abgerufen im 22 November 2016 
  31. ↑ 2016 NMVA: See Full List Of Nominees In: NMVA, 16 November 2016. Abgerufen im 22 November 2016 
  32. ↑ 2016 ELOY: See Full List Of Nominees In: ELOY, 5 October 2016. Abgerufen im 22 November 2016 
  33. ↑ 2016 Soundcity MVP: See Full List Of Nominees In: Soundcity, 25 November 2016. Abgerufen im 1 December 2016 
  34. ↑ 2016 Soundcity MVP: See Full List Of Nominees In: Soundcity, 25 November 2016. Abgerufen im 1 December 2016 
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