Nino Mayanna

Nino Mayanna is a Nigerian-born singer-songwriter now based in the UK, blending Afrobeat, R&B, and pop with her unique flair, like dropping the talking drum into modern tracks. Born June 24, 1993, in Lagos, she grew up on the streets there with a humble vibe, kicking off her music journey in 2008 by starting a dance group in secondary school that snagged some wins—music's been her thing ever since, inspired by legends like Sunny Okosun, King Sunny Ade, and Tina Turner.

Life threw her some wild curves: at 11, her dad became king, pulling her into royal spotlight, and in 2007, a brutal gas explosion left her scarred physically and mentally, but she channeled it into songwriting as therapy. A First Class Master’s grad in Performing Arts Research, she's all about authenticity and collab, dropping hits like *Aje*, *Not Local*, *Obsession*, and *DOE* that vibe on resilience, hustle, and choosing your path.