Meet the Rising Stars: Zinoleesky, Lyta, and 5 Other Talented Artists Still Under Naira Marley’s Label

Music record labels are essential today, but landing on a renowned one is tough. 

Marlian Music, a notable Nigerian label, was established in 2019 by streetpop artist Naira Marley.

The label has contracted numerous successful Nigerian musicians and artists since its inception. 

Yet, former Marlian music artist Mohbad’s death has raised questions about the label’s operations and management.

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1. Zinoleesky joined Naira Marley’s label in 2019:

 the spotlight on Oniyide Azeez, popularly recognized by his stage name, Zinoleesky. He carries the remarkable distinction of being one of the most successful artists under the umbrella of this record label.

Sweeping on to the Marlian Music scene in December 2019, Zinoleesky has been nothing short of extraordinary. His music legacy so far boasts two chart-busting albums along with a pair of gripping EPs.

The singer and songwriter, born on April 21, 2000, is one of the four artists the Marlian label signed in 2019, along with the recently deceased Mohbad.

The singer and songwriter, born on April 21, 2000, is one of the four artists the Marlian label signed in 2019, along with the recently deceased Mohbad.

He is regarded as one of the stalwarts of the embattled label. However, since the Mohbad scandal started, Zino has changed the name of the record label that he works with from Marlian Music to Zinonoymous.

2. CBlvck is one of the 2019 quadruplets:

Cblvck or CBlack, either way, you choose to spell it. They are both pronounced the same, according to Marlian signee.

Olamilekan Kazeem Qudus is one of the stalwarts of the record label, signed in 2019 after its successful launch.

Just like Zinoleesky and Mohbad, CBlvck is also a Streetpop artist, but he has yet to have the type of success those two have been able to pull.

Recall that during the quarrel between Naira Marley, Marlian Music and Mohbad, CBlvck was one of the names the deceased singled out and slammed.

3. Fabian Blu is the last of the 2019 quartet:

Inim Fabian, also known as Fabian Blu, is the last of the founding artists Naira Marley signed to his record label during its inception in 2019.

He hails from Akwa-Ibom and was the first artist to call out the label. Just months after signing with the label, he took to social media to slam Naira Marley and the management of Marlian Music.

In his calling out, Fabian slammed the label for not promoting him as much as they were promoting the other guys, including Zinoleesky and Mohbad.

However, the final details of Fabian Blu are unknown at the moment; whether he exited the label without any animosity are details the public isn’t privy to.

4. Tori Keeche, the first female artist signed by Marlian Music:

Tori Keeche is regarded by many as the first lady of the record label. She is the first female artist to sign with Marlian Music.

She joined Naira Marley’s label on August 23, 2020. Tori recently went online to blast Nollywood actress Iyabo for calling her out amidst the Mohbad saga.

Tori Keeche noted that she has no hands in the tragic death of the young singer and is still a young, upcoming artist trying to pull her life together.

5. Lyta leaves YBNL and joins Marlian Music:

Another famous Streetpop artist who famously signed with Marlian Music is former YBNL signee Lyta.

He joined Naira Marley’s record label in 2021 after leaving Olamide’s YBNL in 2018 under controversial circumstances.

He is one of the famous faces at the label who wasn’t one of the founding quartets.

6. Emo Grae is one of the second generation of signees:

The young singer and songwriter Emo Grae is one of the second generation of signees who joined Naira Marley’s record label in 2020. A year after the founding quartet joined.

However, his time at the label has been relatively free of controversies, and he has some hits to his name, including Amazing, Freaky, Gone and 0903.

7. Vusic is the youngest artist on the label:

Vusic is the youngest artist publicly known artist signed to Marlian Music. He joined Naira Marley’s music academy in 2023 after the label’s big fracas with Mohbad.

He is more of an Afropop singer, not the Streetpop the label is more famous for. He has a couple of singles to his name and was noted to be working on his first body of work, which is supposed to drop later this year.