Seyi Shay Biography, Wiki & Net Worth
Seyi Shay is a famous Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She released her debut album Seyi or Shay in 2015. Keep reading to uncover Seyi Shay Biography and net worth.
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Seyi Shay Biography
Seyi Shay was conceived on 21 December 1985 in London, UK. Her parents immigrated from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. She is the youngest of four children. They were brought up by her mother. Her family is involved in music. She went to Command High School in Nigeria. Seyi returned to the UK to complete her studies. She attended the University of East London to study business management.
Career
Seyi Shay started her career by signing a deal with No Apology Records. In 2006, she founded a band named Boadicea. After two years, the band broke up and Seyi went on to audition in From Above UK singing competition. She did very well and was chosen as the lead vocalist of the girl group From Above. They performed at several awards shows and concerts even supporting Beyonce in her I Am… World Tour.
When this group disbanded, Shay signed a recording contract with Flytime Music. She had an opportunity to sign a deal with Sony Records but she chose FlyTime Music. In 2011, she met Sound Sultan who convinced her to move to Nigeria. She took his suggestion and relocated to Nigeria where her solo career blossomed. In 2013, Shay left Fly Time Music.
In 2015, Seyi Shay released her debut album Seyi or Shay. It gained her game and wealth. She featured several artists in her album. Her two songs ”No Le Le” and ””Loving Your Way” were very popular in Nigeria. In 2018, Seyi released her EP titled Electric Package. She has also appeared in the movie Lara and the Beat.
Her famous singles are Shima, Yolo Yolo, Koma Roll, Crazy, Right Now, Weekend Vibes, Murda, Ragga Ragga, Bia, Surrender, Love van Tin Tin, Let Me Go, By Gones, Paradise, I Like it, Gimme Love, Sugar, In Love, Mary, Juba, and Loving Your Way.
Seyi has collaborated with several artists such as Tiwa Savage, Wage, Michelle Williams, Bilal, Chip, H-Money, Ayoola, Wizkid, Mr. Walz, Kelly Rowland, Muna, Priaz, Yung GreyC, Amir, NC Dread, Nikki Laoye, Olamide, Rob Knoxx, Justin Timberlake, Harmonize, Kcee, Shaydee, Patoranking, Ajuju, Vector, Del B, Sound Sultan, Cecil Hammond and Timaya. Her genres are R&B, reggae, and Afropop. She is signed to labels Stargurl and Island.
Seyi Shay Wiki
| Question | Answer |
| Full Name | Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua |
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Tottenham, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Occupation | Singer, Actress, Songwriter |
| Marital Status | Dating |
| Spouse/Partner | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Seyi Shay Net Worth | $2.1 Million |
Awards and Achievements
Seyi has won several awards in her distinguished career. In 2013, she received the City People Entertainment Award for Best New Musician of the Year (Female). She also won the Best R&B Single Award at 2019’s Headies. She has been nominated for Chase Awards, City People Entertainment Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, World Music Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards. Seyi Shay Biography will be an inspiration for upcoming female talent worldwide.
Seyi Shay Net Worth
Seyi has an estimated net worth of $2.1 million. She makes money through her singing and acting career as well as brand endorsements.
Facts about Seyi Shay
- Seyi Shay’s real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua. She has 2 elder brothers and an elder sister.
- She became a professional singer at the tender age of 14.
- Sey has revealed that in the beginning, her mother didn’t want her to become a musician. She wanted her to become a doctor or lawyer. However, before her mother’s death, she wished for Seyi to pursue her music career.
- Seyi is quite active on social media sites. Her Instagram account has over 1 million followers and her Twitter profile has over 425,000 followers. Her Youtube channel has over 100,000 subscribers.
- She is currently single and has no children. She was once engaged to a man but they broke up.
- Seyi has revealed in an interview that she wouldn’t mind if her partner/husband would have side chicks. As long as there are multiple side chicks and no single chick, she is fine with it.
- She has been the brand ambassador of Pepsi and the Nigeria Stock Exchange.
- In 2019, Gionee phone company chose her to become the face of the band.
- Seyi has cited her mother, 2Baba, Mathew Knowles, Beyonce, Omawumi, Wizkid, Tina Turner and Sound Sultan as her inspirations.
- She is also a philanthropist. She started her own charity Shay A Ray of Hope in 2015. Seyi also supports Slum 2 School projects.
- In 2019, Seyi became the first African Artist to be given a concert residency in the UK.
