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Majeeed
2023 studio portrait of Majeeed
Born
Ekeh Chiaka Joseph

November 28
Lagos
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materIscom University Benin
Occupations
Years active2020-present
Parents
  • Nze Oliver (father)
  • Nze Grace (mother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Ekeh Chiaka Joseph (born November 28) known professionally as Majeeed is a Nigerian afropop singer and songwriter signed to Dream Empire Music. He is known for his breakthrough single "Yawa No Dey End", released in 2022 as the lead single off his extended play Bitter Sweet.[1] On 29 April 2022, a new version of "Yawa No Dey End", was released with Joeboy, through Dream Empire Music, and emPawa Africa, which peaked at number 41 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart, on the week of May 9, 2022.[1]

He was cited as one of the 10 African Artists You Should Know by Audiomack, after he surpassed 1 million streams in April 2022.[2] On 11 July 2022, "Yawa No Dey End" debuted on the newly launched TurnTable Top 100, an expansion of the Top 50, at number 59.[3] On 13 July 2022, following the initial launch of the TurnTable Top Afro-Pop Songs chart, "Yawa No Dey End" debuted at number 30.[4] On 16 July 2022, he was cited as one of the artists on the initial issue of the TurnTable Artiste Top 100 chart, and debuted at number 80.[5]

Early life[edit]

Ekeh Chiaka Joseph was born on November 28 in Lagos to Nze Oliver and Nze Grace.[6] He hails from Imo, a state in the south east region of Nigeria.[6] He relocated to Ogun State at the age of eight.[6] He had his primary education at Iyana Ipaja, in Lagos State,[6] and his secondary education in Ogun State, before proceeding to Cotonou, for his tertiary education at Iscom University Benin, where he graduated with a B.Sc in Mass Communication.[6] On 6 February 2022, he tell's Ayo Makinde, and Alero Edu on Sunrise, "I started music, while I was in secondary school; in JSS2, that time I use to kolobi my mom's money to go to the studio, and just make music."[7]

Career[edit]

Majeeed began his music career as a songwriter to Seyi Shay.[8] In 2020, he released two promotional singles, titled "Gee For Life", and "Rocky Lo", which features Seyi Shay.[9] "Rocky Lo" was made available for free downloads. Late 2020, he began learning music production. In February 2022, he told Vangaurd, "I produced 'Time' at Harrysong's house."[7] On 19 February 2021, Majeeed released "Time", as the first single off Bitter Sweeet[10] ep, which peaked at number 8 on Apple Music in Nigeria, and number 10 in Mauritius.[11]

In the second quarter of 2021,he signed a record deal with Dream Empire Music on 20 August,[12] and was on the line-up for the 2021 edition of the Felabration, held at New Afrika Shrine on October 11.[13] At Big Girl listening party on November 20, 2021, Seyi Shay called out Majeeed, as the primary writer of Big Girl studio album.[14] She said, "I don tell everybody, say you write all the songs, way they for this album". He opened for BNXN (formerly Buju) at Buju Live in Concert in Lagos, held on 22 December 2021.[13]

On 6 January 2022, he released an acoustic version of "Time", as his first official single under Dream Empire Music. He achieved mainstream with "Yawa No Dey End", a record co-signed by Don Jazzy, and Tiwa Savage.[15] On 16 April 2022, he covered Pulse Nigeria Future Sounds playlist.[16] and re-released "Yawa No Dey End" with Joeboy, through emPawa on 29 April 2022.[17] It debut at number 41 on TurnTable Top 50.[18] On 3 May 2022, he was cited as one of the Best New Artists, by The Native,[19] among other artists.

On 7 May 2022, he opened for Reminisce, CDQ, and Terry Apala at Urban Live, a music concert curated by Urban96 Radio Network monthly. On 26 June 2022, he was on the line-up of Funbi's Bus, The Journey So Far edition, and Mainland Block Party, Music is Life edition, alongside Ice Prince, and Blaqbonez.[20] On 2 July 2022, he released the official music video for "No Room For Love", directed by Olu the Wave, and featured a cameo appearance from Sylvia Adora, a Nigerian actress known for her role in Papa Benji.[21]

On 27 July 2022, he was named Apple Music 'Up Next' Artist in Nigeria.[22] On 30 July 2022, Majeeed sold-out his first solo international concert in Mauritius, named after the most played song on his ep in Mauritius, "Smile For Me".[23] On 1 August 2022, "Smile For Me" reached number one on Mauritius Apple Music Top Songs.[24] On 5 August 2022, "No Room For Love" debut on TurnTable. It peaked at number 11 on Bubbling Under Top 100,[25] number 14 on Top Afro-R&B Songs[26] and number 9 on NXT Emerging Top Songs.[27]

The Tiwa Savage-assisted track "Gbese" was released on 22 February 2023, through Dream Empire Music and published by EMPIRE.[28] It was produced by Masterkraft.[28] The song debuted at 38 on the Official Nigeria Top 100 and at number 26 on the Nigeria Top Afro-POP Songs. On 4 May 2023, the music video for "Gbese" was released and directed by Clarence Peters for Dream Empire Music and EMPIRE.[29] In May 2023, Majeeed performed "Gbese" with Tiwa Savage at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held in Lagos.[30]

The Bnxn-assisted track "Waka Jeje" was released on 5 July 2023 off Cheers To Life. EP, as the third single.[30] The song debuted at 73 on the Official Nigeria Top 100. On 6 September 2023, Cheers To Life. was released through EMPIRE for Dream Empire Music.[31] In November 2023, he was featured by Super Eagles on the official theme song "Let's Do It Again".[32] On 11 January 2024, he leads the national anthem and performed the AFCON theme song at the Send Forth Dinner Party held in Lagos State Governor's House.

Artistry[edit]

Majeeed is known for fusing Afrobeats. He tells Chinonso Ihekire of The Guardian, "I came up with the name five years ago, and chose to use the name, because it embodies my attributes as a person. Majeed means noble, or magnificent, in Arabic".[15] He cited Tope Alabi, Chief Osadebe, Oliver De Coque, and Baba Ara, as his early musical influence.[15] On 9 March 2022, he spoke about his music journey, and personal life, aside being an artiste, songwriter, and an aspiring producer, on Television Continental program E-Splash.[33]

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

List of studio extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
Bitter Sweet
Cheers To Life. 34

Singles[edit]

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 UK
 US
"Time" 2021 — — — Bitter Sweet
"Yawa No Dey End" 2022 — — —
"Yawa No Dey End (remix)" (With. Joeboy) 41 — — Non-album single
"Stop Nonsense" 91 — — Cheers To Life.
"Gbese" (with. Tiwa Savage) 2023 38 — —
"Waka Jeje" (featuring. Bnxn) 73 — —
List of charted singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions
Artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 UK
 US
Dream Empire Music "Ogaju"[34] 2021 — — — TBA
Verchi "Mix up Liquor" — — —
Drexbeats "Debe" — — — Safari Vibes
Lisa Viola "Lagos"[35] 2022 — — — Mixed Feelings
Balloranking "Fine Girl" — — — Trench Kid
Crowd Kontroller "Industry Sentiment" — — — TBA
XBusta "1 billi" 2023 — — — Xbusta Xuper Xtar Xtatus (XXX)
Ifydino "Duty" — — — Ifydino The EP
Camidoh & Harrysong "Asante" — — — God Amongst Men
Super Eagles & EMPIRE "Let's Do It Again" — — — AFCON Theme Song
Masterkraft "Fruit" — — — TBA
Bloody Civilian "Family Meeting" — — — Anger Management: At LEasT wE tRIED

Other charted songs[edit]

List of other charted songs, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NG
 UK
 US
"No Room For Love" 2022 —[A] — — Bitter Sweet
"Cry (shayo)" (feat. Lojay) 2023 90 — — Cheers To Life.

Promotional singles[edit]

List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"Gee For Life" 2020 Non-album single
"Rocky Lo" (featuring Seyi Shay)

Guest appearances[edit]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Release date
"Banana" (featuring. Majeeed) 2020 DJ Xclusive The XFiles EP Session1 28 February 2020
"Need More" (featuring. Majeeed) 2021 Jay Pizzle Voltage 12 March 2021

Songwriting credits[edit]

Song title, original artist, album of release, and year of release
Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Album Year Note(s) Ref.
"Give Me Chop" Stainless

featuring Seyi Shay

Stainless, Majeeed In My Head 2021 Seyi Shay verse [13]
"Let Me Know" Seyi Shay Majeeed Big Girl 2022 Songwriter
"Stamina" Seyi Shay

featuring. Calema

Majeeed, Calema Co-wrote
"No Wahala (Remix)" 1da Banton

featuring Kizz Daniel & Tiwa savage

1da Banton, Kizz Daniel, & Majeeed TBA Tiwa savage verse

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "No Room For Love" did not enter the TurnTable Top 100, but peaked at number 11 on Bubbling Under Top 100.[36]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (10 June 2022). "Majeeed is paving a way for himself with 'Bitter Sweet EP'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  2. ^ Achile, Nasir Ahmed. "10 African Artists You Should Know (April 2022)". audiomack.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  3. ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  4. ^ "TurnTable Charts Top Afro-POP Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  5. ^ "TurnTable Artiste Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d e Oriowo, Ayomide. "Majeeed is an Artiste to Watch Out for in the Second Part of 2022". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b "I produced 'Time' at Harrysong's house — Majeeed". Vanguard News. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Majeeed". DREAM EMPIRE MUSIC. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  9. ^ "New Music: Majeeed feat. Seyi Shay – Rocky Lo". BellaNaija. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  10. ^ Bartee, Richardine (24 April 2022). "Witness Majeed's unconditional love for his lady through his new EP 'Bitter Sweet'". GRUNGECAKE. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Majeeed Chart Positions on iTunes/Spotify/YouTube". kworb.net. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  12. ^ "Dream Empire Music unveils Majeed, Verchi, Lisa Viola as new artistes". The Guardian Nigeria News. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "Meet Majeeed, the songwriter behind your favorite songs". Vanguard News 1. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  14. ^ "The Untold Story Of Producer, Singer, And Songwriter Majeeed | AmeyawDebrah.com". Ameyaw Debrah. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  15. ^ a b c Ihekire, Chinonso (7 May 2022). "Majeed… Bittersweet Tales From Love Maestro". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  16. ^ Courage, Onyema (16 April 2022). "Future Sounds Vol.3 features Majeeed, Kaestyle, Coblaze, Ladi, SGawd and more". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  17. ^ "New Video: Majeeed feat. Joeboy – Yawa No Dey End". BellaNaija. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Turntable Top 50 Chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  19. ^ "uNder: Best New Artists (April 2022)". The NATIVE. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Here's What You Missed at the Last Edition of Mainland BlockParty". BellaNaija. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  21. ^ "Nigerian artist Majeeed dances with daggers on his back in 'No Room For Love' visual: Watch - GRUNGECAKE". grungecake.com. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  22. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (28 July 2022). "Majeeed announced as Apple Music Up Next Artist in Nigeria". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  23. ^ "Sold Out Maurituis, Tonight we rave". Instagram. Majeeed. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  24. ^ "Sold out and number 1 in Mauritius. All in one weekend". Twitter. Majeeed. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  25. ^ "TurnTable Charts Bubbling Under Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  26. ^ "TurnTable Charts Top Afro-R&B Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  27. ^ "TurnTable Charts NXT Emerging Top Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  28. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (24 February 2023). "Majeeed taps Tiwa Savage for new single, 'Gbese'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  29. ^ "New Video: Majeeed feat. Tiwa Savage — Gbese". BellaNaija. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  30. ^ a b Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (7 July 2023). "Majeeed Releases Second Major Feature Of The Year With 'Waka Jeje'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  31. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo. "Majeed releases second EP ' Cheers to Life'". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  32. ^ "Majeeed releases Super Eagles theme song for AFCON". P.M. News. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  33. ^ "Why Music Can't Pay The Bills - Majeed Reveals". PURE ENTERTAINMENT. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  34. ^ "New Music: D.E.M feat. Verchi, Majeeed, Lisa Viola & Mr Kleb – Ogaju". BellaNaija. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  35. ^ Tv, Bn (3 February 2022). "New Music + Video: Lisa Viola feat. Majeeed – Lagos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  36. ^ "TurnTable Bubbling Under Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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