Yo Maps
Yo Maps | |
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.png) Yo Maps in 2022 | |
| Born | Elton Mulenga November 29, 1994 |
| Other names | • Maps
• Olios |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Kidist Kifle
(m. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
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| Years active | 2008 – Present |
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Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994), commonly known as Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.
Early life and career
[edit]Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; where he recorded his first single titled 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a hit single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Mulenga dated Prudence Nakamba (popularly known as Mwizukanji) until 2020 when they broke up. They have a daughter together named Bukata. After the break up the same year, he dated Kidist Kifle with whom he was reportedly living with. On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, and together they have a daughter, Tendai.[2] Since then, his wife Kidist Kifle appears in some of his music videos.
Discography
[edit]| Yo Maps discography | |
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| Studio albums | 3 |
| Singles | 20 |
| Music videos | 30 |
Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Komando |
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| Try Again[3] |
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| My Hero |
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Singles
[edit]- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | ||||
| "Njikata Kuboko" (featuring T-Gear) | 2016 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Finally" (featuring Macky 2) | 2018 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Mr. Romantic" | 2022 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Try Again" (featuring Abel Chungu) | 2023 | – | – | – | – | Try Again | |
| "Fatima" (featuring Berita) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "So Mone" (featuring Tay Grin) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "Nga Teba Yahweh" | 2024 | – | – | – | – | — | |
| "Confirmation" (featuring Iyanya) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "Superman" (featuring Omarion) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
| "Bana Bandi" | – | – | – | – | My Hero | ||
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | ||||
| "Mapalo" (Jemax featuring Yo Maps) |
2018 | – | — | — | — | — | |
| "Season Yanga" (Bobby East featuring Yo Maps) |
2019 | – | — | — | — | — | |
| "Don't Go Away" (Mr. Crown featuring Yo Maps) |
2023 | – | — | — | — | — | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Ngoma Awards | Song Of The Year | 'Finally' | Won | [4] |
| 2022 | Outstanding Musician Of The Year | Yo Maps | Won | [5] | |
| Album Of The Year | 'Komando' | Won | |||
| Song Of The Year | 'Mr. Romantic' | Won | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Best Male Artist | Yo Maps | Won | [6] |
External links
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References
[edit]- ^ L.T Staff (December 31, 2018). "Yo Maps and Macky 2 release music video for their smash hit "Finally"". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ D.N Staff (July 11, 2021). "CONGRATULATIONS YO MAPS & KIDIST". Daily Nation. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Jeff Kapembwa (February 14, 2023). "YO MAPS RETURNS WITH 'TRY AGAIN'". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Ano Shumba (December 10, 2019). "Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Jowit Saluseki (December 6, 2022). "YO MAPS 'FINALLY' BAGS 3 NGOMA AWARDS". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ AEAUSA Awards Staff (December 31, 2022). "2022 AEAUSA Awards Winners". AEAUSA Awards. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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