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Minz
Birth nameOluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu
Born (1994-06-15) June 15, 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeat, Afropop Afro-fusion
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
keyboard
Years active2016–present
LabelsemPawa Africa

Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu (born June 15, 1994), professionally known as Minz, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter and record producer [1][2]

Early Life And Education[edit]

Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu, known professionally as Minz, grew up in a small town in Lagos, Nigeria. called Surulere.[1] Where he attended his primary and secondary school in Lagos state. And he studied at Babcock University in Ogun state. Where he studied International Law and Diplomacy.[3][1]

Career[edit]

Oluwa Damilola Adedolapo Aminu, known as Minz, Released his first song and music video in July 2016, called "Aunty Patricia".[4]

In 2017, Minz released a song he titled Odoyewu which was translate to My Love in Igbo language.[5] And the video of Odoyewu was also released in 2017 [6]

In 2018, Minz dropped a single titled Skin which OkayAfrica described as an afro-swing track that appreciates the beautiful skin and figure of all women.[7]

In 2023, Billboard listed Minz alongside with Teni, Oxlade, Victony and young jonn as Afrobeats Fresh Picks [8]

Minz was introduced to the music industry after receiving Email from Mr Eazi's management for collaboration agreement with Minz, And he was later signed by Mr Eazi under his record label called Empawa Africa[9]

After releasing "Wo Wo" in 2022, Minz teamed up with Empawa Africa to release the remix of "Wo Wo" featuring Bnxn and Blaqbonez in January 18, 2023.[10] Wo Wo was also listed as best songs released in 2023 by OkayAfrica and Pulse[11][12]

Minz's song "Wo Wo" debuted at number 16 on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart Top 100 charts, the song currently ranks above Seyi Vibez’s “Chance (Na Ham)” and the viral song by Libianca titled “People.”[13]

In May 17, 2024 MINZ joined forces with one of the greatest Afrobeats Artiste DAVIDO to release a captivating new R&B single titled “WAP.”[14][15][16]

Discography[edit]

Selected singles[edit]

Year Song Title
2016 Neva Stop
2016 Aunty Patricia
2016 Talk
2017 Odoyewu
2017 Story
2018 Show me love
2018 Calling Me
2018 Skin
2019 Nasty
2020 Quarantino
2021 234
2022 Lady
2023 Wo Wo (Remix)
2024 Shadow
2024 Wap

EPs[edit]

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Nasty/Gyal (EP)[17]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Nominated work Results
2017 Nigerian Teens Choice Awards Choice Afrobeat/Pop Act Himself Nominated

Videography[edit]

  • Aunty Patricia (2016)
  • Beautiful (2019)
  • BDMN (2020)[19]
  • Gyal (2020)
  • 234 (2021)[20]
  • Diamond (2022)
  • Sokoto (2023)
  • Wo Wo (2023)
  • Shadow (2024)
  • Wap (2024)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "MINZ HAS A STORY TO TELL, AND HE WANTS EVERYONE TO HEAR IT". The Native. July 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "MINZ ON THE RISE OF AFROBEATS AND HIS HUGE START TO 2023". Viper. April 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Afro-fusion star Minz creating waves with his unique sound". GQ SOUTH AFRICA. May 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "MUSIC : TALK : MINZ". Culture Custodian. October 25, 2016.
  5. ^ "MINZ DELIVERS STERLING AFRO-POP MUSIC WITH STORY AND ODOYEWU". The Culture Custodian. May 15, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "MINZ HEADS TO GABON FOR COLORFUL 'ODOYEWU' VIDEO". The Culture Custodian. February 19, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Minz Celebrates People of All Shades In the Sensational Video For 'Skin'". Okayafrica. February 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Afrobeats Fresh Picks: Teni, Oxlade, Minz, Victony, Young Jonn & More". BILLBOARD. December 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "WITH "WO WO REMIX," MINZ SOLIDFIES HIMSELF AS A CONSIDERABLE TALENT". The Native. January 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "MINZ KICKS YEAR OFF WITH BLAQBONEZ & BNXN ASSISTED "WOWO" REMIX". The Culture Custodian. January 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "The Best Afrobeats Songs Out Right Now". OKAYAFRICA. February 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "Top 10 Afrobeats collaborations in the first half of 2023". Pulse.ng. July 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "WO WO by MINZ/BLAQBONEZ/BNXN FKA BUJU". Official Afrobeats Charts. February 4, 2023.
  14. ^ "Minz And Davido Unveil Irresistible R&B Anthem "Wap"". TurnTable Chart. May 18, 2024.
  15. ^ "Minz, Davido serve vibrant RnB anthem, Wap". The Guardian. May 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "MINZ AND DAVIDO JOIN FORCES FOR IRRESISTIBLE "WAP"". The Culture Custodian. May 17, 2024.
  17. ^ The culture custodian (December 23, 2019). "MINZ PERFECTS HIS COMEBACK WITH TWO NEW SINGLES 'NASTY' AND 'GYAL'".
  18. ^ "VIDEO: Minz - Odoyewu". NOTJUSTOK. April 5, 2018.
  19. ^ "CHARM AND CONFIDENCE MEET ON MINZ'S FINAL SINGLE OF 2020 'BDMN'". THE CULTURE CUSTODIAN. December 9, 2020.
  20. ^ "MINZ SHARES VIDEO FOR 234". Culture custodian. November 3, 2021.

External Links[edit]

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