May D

May D
Born
Akinmayokun Awodumila [1]

Delta State, Nigeria
Other namesMr May D
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, dancer
Years active2011 (2011)–present
Musical career
GenresAfropop, R&B, house, Afrobeat
LabelsConfam Entertainment Davido Music Worldwide

Akinmayokun Awodumila (born 28 December 1984), popularly known as May D, is a Nigerian singer. He was formally signed to R&B duo P-Square's record label Square Records.[2]

Biography

May D was born Akinmayokun Awodumila in Lagos into a family of seven. He attended the University of Lagos, where he studied mass communication.

He rose to stardom in the same year he got signed to the label Square Records, in 2011.[3] On 21 August 2012, it was officially announced that May D was no longer in the label, as stated by Premium Times news.[4][5]

On 13 May 2011, May D released his first single "Soundtrack" via the label Square Records. The music video, directed by Clarence Peters, was released on 12 January 2012. The video originally had over 10 million views on their YouTube channel before being deleted by the label.[6][7] On 25 September 2012, May D founded an independent record label known as Confam Entertainment.[8] On 18 July 2020, May D announced on his Twitter handle that he had signed with Davido Music Worldwide.[9][10]

Discography

Studio albums and EPs

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Year Title Album Release date
2011 "Soundtrack" Chapter One 16 May 2013
2012 "Use Me"
"Ile Ijo"
"Gat Me High"
"One Night Stand" Non-album
2013 "You Want to Know Me" (feat. P-Square) Chapter One 16 May 2013
"Ur Eyes" (feat. Davido)
"So Many Tinz"
"Love in the Air" Non-album
2014 "All Over You"
"Ibadi"
2016 "Bamilo" (feat. Wizkid)
"Hustle" (feat. Akon and Davido)[13] Non-album 24 October 2016
2018 "Love Overdose" TBA
2019 "Dada" Non-album 21 November 2019
2020 "Time for You " Non-album 10 February 2020
2021 "Dodo " Non-album 20 August 2021[14]
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
Year Title Artist name(s) Album Release date
2010 "Farabale" Show Dem Camp The Dreamer Project 18 September 2011
"Eyes On Me"
2011 "Chop My Money" P-Square The Invasion 29 July 2011
2012 "Chop My Money (Remix)"
"Bless Me" Davido Omo Baba Olowo 17 July 2012
"Mujo" Sina Rambo Non-album
"Coming for You" Mo'Cheddah
"Way You Whine (Remix)" Dpzle
"No Time" DJ Xclusive
2013 "Whine" Iyanya Desire 6 February 2013
"Happiness" Mafikizolo Reunited 10 April 2013
"Madantin (Remix)" Jaywon Oba Orin 1 April 2016
"Peperenpe (Remix)" Klever J That Klever Jay 27 March 2015
"Banger" Durella Non-album
2014 "My #1 (Numero Uno)" DJ Neptune
"Jigololo" Eddyaya
"Give Your Love to Me" Fliptyce
"Wiggle" Mo'Blow
"Love in the Air (EDM Remix)" Fliptyce
2015 "Up in the Club" N6
"Amina" Ikechukwu
"Birthday Girl" Samklef

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act of the Year Himself Nominated [15][16]
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Musician of the Year (Male) Himself Nominated
2015 Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Use of Dance in a Video (Ibadi) Song Won

References

  1. ^ "May D – biography". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  2. ^ Inc, Naijakit. "May D's Biography: Age, Songs & Profile » NaijaKit". NaijaKit. Retrieved 22 June 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Square Records Presents May D". notjustOk. 13 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Psquare announce split with MayD". 21 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  5. ^ "No more together: May-D and P-Square split because of "irreconcilable differences"". Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (24 May 2020). "May D Reveals his Alleged Past Ordeal with Former Record Label". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  7. ^ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/05/10/may-d-reveals-cause-of-fallout-with-psquare/ [bare URL]
  8. ^ "May D Launches New Record Label | | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website For News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop And Games". 25 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Positive Reactions As Davido Signs May D To DMW Label". 18 July 2020.
  10. ^ Mohammed, Farouk (18 July 2020). "Davido signs May D to DMW record label". Okay.ng. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Chapter One - Album by May D". music.apple.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  12. ^ "EP: May D – Sureboy". Navdrillnet.com. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  13. ^ "May D – Hustle feat. Akon & Davido (Prod. by Mckeezyk) – Daily Post Nigeria". dailypost.ng. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  14. ^ "[Music] May D – Dodo". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  15. ^ Mix, Pulse (16 October 2013). "Full List Of Winners- Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012!". Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  16. ^ "2012 NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED AT THE NOMINATION GALA EVENT IN LAGOS". 360Nobs.com. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2016.