Ayo Jay – Biography, Career, Songs, Awards & Facts
Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989), better known as Ayo Jay, is an English-born Nigerian singer and songwriter. He currently has a record deal with One Nation and RCA, and is also known as Boy Wonder.
Early life
Ayo Jay discovered his abilities for singing and songwriting at a young age. After graduating from International School, Lagos (ISL) in Nigeria in 2006, Ayo Jay relocated to the United States to pursue a college degree in finance and investment from Baruch College.
Career
In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released “Your Number” on 21 June 2013. The music video for “Your Number” was shot in Atlanta. Its remix features rap vocals from Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015. “Your Number” was re-released by RCA Records on 11 November 2015, after Ayo Jay signed a record deal with the label.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | “Don’t Say That” |
| 2014 | “Available” |
| 2015 | “Your Number” |
| “Your Number (Remix)” (Feat. Fetty Wap) | |
| “Think About Me” | |
| “Ibadi Yen” | |
| 2016 | “Fowosere” |
| “Your Number” | |
| “Your Number (Remix)” (Feat. Chris Brown & Kid Ink) | |
| 2017 | “The Vibe” |
| “Want You” |
Notable awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Won |
| 2015 | Best New Act to Watch | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Diaspora Artist | Won |
