Zinoleesky

Soulful singer Zinoleesky emerged as a new voice in Nigeria’s street music scene in 2019 and was signed to a label within a year. ∙ Zinoleesky broke through in his native Nigeria with the 2019 single “Popo,” which addressed social inequity. ∙ Released in 2020, the single “Caro” featured his mentor, Naira Marley, and the official video received more than three million views in its first year. ∙ His 2020 “MaPariwo” single used Wale Thompson’s 2001 hit “Lalale Friday” as a musical backdrop.