Emma Nyra
| Emma Nyra | |
|---|---|
 Emma Nyra on ndanitv | |
| Born |
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi July 18, 1988 Tyler, Texas, U.S |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Texas Southern University |
| Occupation | |
| Website |
emmanyra |
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Musical career | |
| Genres | afropop, soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | |
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi (born July 18, 1988),[1] professionally known by her stage name Emma Nyra, is an American-born Nigerian singer-songerwriter, actress and model.[2]
Early life and education
Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas where she had her early education. She has family roots in Delta State. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling. She is an alumna of Texas Southern University where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration.[3]
Career
Music
Emma Nyra released her debut singles titled "Do It" and "Everything I Do" in 2011 while in the U.S. Upon her return to Nigeria in 2012, she started working with D'Tunes and Iyanya who she had met in 2010 while in the U.S. In March 2012, she signed a recording contract with Made Men Music Group before she went on to make her first major debut in the Nigerian music industry after she made a vocal appearance in Iyanya's "Ur Waist".[4]
In 2013, Emma Nyra was voted the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] Emma Nyra went on to release several singles which saw her touring the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2014.[4] Shas since worked with the likes of Davido, Patoranking, Olu Maintain among others. In 2015, Emma Nyra was listed on notJustOk's list of "15 Artists to Watch in 2015".[6] Her debut studio album titled Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya Vol. 1 is yet to be released.[7]
Film
Apart from music, Emma Nyra is also an actress.[8] She has so far appeared in three films including American Driver,[9] Rebound and The Re-Union.[10]
Exit from Made Men Music
In 2014, Emma Nyra ended her recording contract with Made Men Music Group. While the press hinted on relationship issues, Emma Nyra cited "abuse with physical and verbal force" from her then manager Ubi Franklin as the reason why she left the label imprint. The allegations were however denied by Ubi Franklin.[11]
Discography
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | |||||||||||
| The Evolution (with Made Men Music Group) |
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— | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Singles
- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGA | GHA | RSA | AUS | UK | US | US R&B/HH | |||||||
| "Do It" (featuring Eno Will) |
2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||
| "Everything I Do" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Everything I Do" (featuring Iyanya) |
2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Ori Mi Wu" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Kere Shere" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Elele" (featuring Davido) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "For Your Matter" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "For Your Matter (Remix)" (featuring Patoranking) |
2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
- Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGA | GHA | RSA | AUS | UK | US | US R&B/HH | |||||||
| "Say Yeah" (TripleMG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno Miles, Selebobo & Baci) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Evolution | ||||
| "Amigo" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||
| "Vex" (with Cynthia Morgan & Victoria Kimani) |
2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Filmography
- Rebound
- The Re-Union
- American Driver (2016)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Won | [5] |
References
- ↑ Omigie, Abiodun (21 July 2013). "PHOTOS: Surprise birthday party for Iyanya protegee Emma Nyra". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "Why I wore what I wore at Channel O award – Emma Nyra". Vanguard Newspaper. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Wha'anda, Sam (31 October 2014). "Hot Like Fire:Emma Nyra's Love For Cleavage Exposure". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- 1 2 Adeola Adeyemo (30 December 2012). "Catching Up With Emma Nyra! Rising Music Star dishes on Relocating to Nigeria, her Record Deal & "Ur Waist"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- 1 2 Aiki, Damilare (2 September 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Demola OG (21 January 2015). "15 Artists to Watch in 2015". notJustOk. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Dupe Ayinla-Olasunakanmi (20 June 2015). "Emma Nyra takes on personal projects". The Nation News. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "Sultry singer, Emma Nyra ventures into acting". Television Continental. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (11 March 2016). ""American Driver":Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Emma Nyra star in new film". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ O., Ovie (11 November 2011). "Emma Nyra – Do It ft Eno Will + Everything I Do". notJustOk. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin open up on their rift". Vanguard Newspaper. 4 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Evolution by Triplemg". 29 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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