Barry Jhay

Barry Jhay (born Oluwakayode Junior Balogun) is a Nigerian Afrobeats musician notable for his cultural style of music. He is from Ibadan, Nigeria but raised in Lagos and his father is the late Fuji artist, Ayinde Barrister.[1][2] Barry was born into a lineage of well-known Yoruba musicians as his grandfather I.K. Dairo is a well known Juju traditional artist and father is credited for the invention of Fuji music.[3]

Barry Jhay
Birth nameOluwakayode Junior Balogun
Born (1993-02-13) 13 February 1993
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
Years activePresent

Music and career

Barry Jhay entered the music scene in 2018 and was propelled into recognition with the success of his single tiled Aiye. The song captured a soulfully presented representation of some of the cyclical nature of life. Barry's music has explored profound themes such as the Yoruba concept of Ori and has conveyed other messages such as urging listeners to be more compassionate and to be courageous in the face of oppression and to examine evidence before passing judgment. His belief is that music is for ones soul and he has portrayed his intention to make music that has deeper meaning and is particularly his, as opposed to the result of his musical lineage.[4]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient Result Ref
2018 City People Music Awards Best New Act of the Year Himself Won [5]
Most Promising Act of the Year Nominated
2019 The Headies Rookie of the Year Won

Discography

Singles

  • Ashe She
  • Only you
  • Olodo
  • Sokale
  • Ori
  • Japa
  • Muje
  • Solemuje
  • Aiye

Best in the world

References

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