Introduction
Oniyide Azeez (born 21 April 2000), professionally known as Zinoleesky, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and rapper. He came to limelight with the release of his debut album "Chrome Eccentric" comprising hit tracks "Ma Pariwo" and "Kilofeshe".
Biography
Zinoleesky was born on 21 April 2000 to Mr. and Mrs. Oniyide in Lagos State but originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria. He was raised inAgege, Lagos State and completed his primary education at Lively Kiddies Nursery and Primary School. He had his secondary education at Boys Secondary School Agege, Lagos State.
Career
Zinoleesky discovered his passion for music as he approached adolescence. He officially started his music journey as a freestyle rapper but became popular in 2017 after his videos went viral on the internet.
Several reports showed that he was offered a record deal by Davido's DMW label but refused to accept the offer and chose to work as an independent artist. On 23 December 2019, he was signed to the record label"Marlian Records" which is owned and managed by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley.
Zinoleesky released his first studio album titled "Chrome Eccentric" in 2020, a year after he was signed into the Marlian Records label. The album comprised six tracks, including the songs "Mapariwo" and "Kilofeshe".In September 2020, Ma Pariwo ranked as No. 14 on Apple Music Chart and No. 12 on YouTube Chart.
A year after the release of his first album, Zinoleesky created a remix to the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer, Busiswah.
In December 2022, he released his first EP album "Grit and Lust", containing tracks such as Call of Duty and YanYanYan.
Personal life
In October 2021, Zinoleesky and Naira Marley's sister, Shubomi made headlines with several speculations that they were dating. In January 2023, he announced that he was single.
Discography
Album
| Title | Album Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Grit and Lust |
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Extended plays (EPs)
| Title | EP Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Eccentric |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Joromi | — | |
| POPO | — | ||
| Firi Yoyo | — | ||
| Money (featuring Zlatan) | — | ||
| Who Knows
(featuring Lil Frosh) |
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| 2020 | Caro | — | |
| End Sars | — | ||
| 2021 | Kilofeshe (Remix) | Chrome | |
| Naira Marley | — | ||
| Gone Far | — | ||
| Blessings | — | ||
| Loving You | — | ||
| 2022 | Call of Duty |
Official videos
- "Caro" (2020)
- "Kilofeshe" (2021)
- "Naira Marley" (2022)
- "Gone Far" (2022)
- "Rocking" (2022)
- "Loving You" (2022)
- "Call of Duty" (2022)
- "Personal" (2023)
- "YanYanYan" (2023)
- "Last Time" (2023)
Tours
UK Tour
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | "Mapariwo" | Nominated | |
| 2020 | City People Music Award | Next Rated Artiste (Male Category) | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2022 | The Headies | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated |