Mayzee Lion

Mayzee Lion, whose birth name is Bankole Ademola Owolabi OluwaNifemi, is a Nigerian/UK Afrobeats artist. A biography of his life reveals his rise from a childhood passion for music to becoming a prominent figure in the Nigerian and UK Afrobeats scenes.

Born and raised in Isale Eko, a part of Lagos, Nigeria, Mayzee's musical passion began in his youth, though his education initially took priority.

Career highlights

Genre: Primarily focused on Afrobeats, Mayzee Lion has been vocal about his drive to make a significant impact in the genre.

Collaborations: He has worked with many A-list artists in the Nigerian music industry, including Qdot, Zlatan, Oberz,

"Flicky Flicky" with Reminisce: In 2021, he announced a high-profile collaboration with Nigerian music veteran Reminisce on the track "Flicky Flicky," produced by Ajimovoix.

International work: He has also collaborated with UK-based producers, such as SV, and JideOne who produced his track "Kingdom come".

In 2020, he was named "Best Afrobeat Act RBE" in the UK.