Akinmayokun Awodumila (born 28 December 1984), popularly known as May D, is a Nigerian singer. He was formally signed to R&B duo P-Square's record label Square Records.[2]
May D | |
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| Born | Akinmayokun Awodumila [1] Delta State, Nigeria |
| Other names | Mr May D |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Afropop, R&B, house, Afrobeat |
| Labels | Confam Entertainment Davido Music Worldwide |
Biography
editMay D was born Akinmayokun Awodumila in Lagos into a family of seven. He attended the University of Lagos, where he studied mass communication.
He rose to stardom in the same year he got signed to the label Square Records, in 2011.[3] On 21 August 2012, it was officially announced that May D was no longer in the label, as stated by Premium Times news.[4][5]
On 13 May 2011, May D released his first single "Soundtrack" via the label Square Records. The music video, directed by Clarence Peters, was released on 12 January 2012. The video originally had over 10 million views on their YouTube channel before being deleted by the label.[6][7] On 25 September 2012, May D founded an independent record label known as Confam Entertainment.[8] On 18 July 2020, May D announced on his Twitter handle that he had signed with Davido Music Worldwide.[9][10]
Discography
editStudio albums and EPs
edit- Chapter One (2013)[11]
- SUREBOY (2021)[12]
As lead artist
edit| Year | Title | Album | Release date |
| 2011 | "Soundtrack" | Chapter One | 16 May 2013 |
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| 2012 | "Use Me" | ||
| "Ile Ijo" | |||
| "Gat Me High" | |||
| "One Night Stand" | Non-album | ||
| 2013 | "You Want to Know Me" (feat. P-Square) | Chapter One | 16 May 2013 |
| "Ur Eyes" (feat. Davido) | |||
| "So Many Tinz" | |||
| "Love in the Air" | Non-album | ||
| 2014 | "All Over You" | ||
| "Ibadi" | |||
| 2016 | "Bamilo" (feat. Wizkid) | ||
| "Hustle" (feat. Akon and Davido)[13] | Non-album | 24 October 2016 | |
| 2018 | "Love Overdose" | TBA | |
| 2019 | "Dada" | Non-album | 21 November 2019 |
| 2020 | "Time for You " | Non-album | 10 February 2020 |
| 2021 | "Dodo " | Non-album | 20 August 2021[14] |
As featured artist
edit| Year | Title | Artist name(s) | Album | Release date |
| 2010 | "Farabale" | Show Dem Camp | The Dreamer Project | 18 September 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Eyes On Me" | ||||
| 2011 | "Chop My Money" | P-Square | The Invasion | 29 July 2011 |
| 2012 | "Chop My Money (Remix)" | |||
| "Bless Me" | Davido | Omo Baba Olowo | 17 July 2012 | |
| "Mujo" | Sina Rambo | Non-album | ||
| "Coming for You" | Mo'Cheddah | |||
| "Way You Whine (Remix)" | Dpzle | |||
| "No Time" | DJ Xclusive | |||
| 2013 | "Whine" | Iyanya | Desire | 6 February 2013 |
| "Happiness" | Mafikizolo | Reunited | 10 April 2013 | |
| "Madantin (Remix)" | Jaywon | Oba Orin | 1 April 2016 | |
| "Peperenpe (Remix)" | Klever J | That Klever Jay | 27 March 2015 | |
| "Banger" | Durella | Non-album | ||
| 2014 | "My #1 (Numero Uno)" | DJ Neptune | ||
| "Jigololo" | Eddyaya | |||
| "Give Your Love to Me" | Fliptyce | |||
| "Wiggle" | Mo'Blow | |||
| "Love in the Air (EDM Remix)" | Fliptyce | |||
| 2015 | "Up in the Club" | N6 | ||
| "Amina" | Ikechukwu | |||
| "Birthday Girl" | Samklef |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Musician of the Year (Male) | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) | Best Use of Dance in a Video (Ibadi) | Song | Won |
References
edit- ^ "May D – biography". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ Inc, Naijakit. "May D's Biography: Age, Songs & Profile » NaijaKit". NaijaKit. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Square Records Presents May D". notjustOk. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Psquare announce split with MayD". 21 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ "No more together: May-D and P-Square split because of "irreconcilable differences"". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (24 May 2020). "May D Reveals his Alleged Past Ordeal with Former Record Label". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/05/10/may-d-reveals-cause-of-fallout-with-psquare/ [bare URL]
- ^ "May D Launches New Record Label | | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website For News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop And Games". 25 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ "Positive Reactions As Davido Signs May D To DMW Label". 18 July 2020.
- ^ Mohammed, Farouk (18 July 2020). "Davido signs May D to DMW record label". Okay.ng. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Chapter One - Album by May D". music.apple.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "EP: May D – Sureboy". Navdrillnet.com. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "May D – Hustle feat. Akon & Davido (Prod. by Mckeezyk) – Daily Post Nigeria". dailypost.ng. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "[Music] May D – Dodo". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ Mix, Pulse (16 October 2013). "Full List Of Winners- Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012!". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ "2012 NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED AT THE NOMINATION GALA EVENT IN LAGOS". 360Nobs.com. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.