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.
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. On 21 August 2012, it was officially announced that May D was no longer in the label, as stated by Premium Times news.
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. On 25 September 2012, May D founded an independent record label known as Confam Entertainment. On 18 July 2020, May D announced on his Twitter handle that he had signed with Davido Music Worldwide.
Discography Studio albums and EPs Chapter One (2013) SUREBOY (2021)
As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name Year Title Album Release date2011 "Soundtrack" Chapter One 16 May 20132012 "Use Me" "Ile Ijo" "Gat Me High" "One Night Stand" Non-album2013 "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-album2014 "All Over You" "Ibadi"2016 "Bamilo" (feat. Wizkid) "Hustle" (feat. Akon and Davido) Non-album 24 October 20162018 "Love Overdose" 2019 "Dada"Non-album21 November 20192020 "Time for You " Non-album 10 February 20202021 "Dodo "Non-album20 August 2021
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name Year Title Artist name(s) Album Release date2010 "Farabale" Show Dem Camp The Dreamer Project 18 September 2011 "Eyes On Me"2011 "Chop My Money" P-Square The Invasion 29 July 20112012 "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)" Fliptyce2015 "Up in the Club" N6 "Amina" Ikechukwu "Birthday Girl" Samklef
Awards and nominations YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)RecipientResultsRef2012Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest New Act of the YearHimself2013City People Entertainment AwardsBest New Musician of the Year (Male)Himself2015Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA)Best Use of Dance in a Video (Ibadi)Song
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