Naira Marley, whose real name is Azeez Adeshina Fashola, is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper. He was born on May 10, 1991, in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. Marley is known for his unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and street pop, and he often sings in English, Pidgin, and Yoruba.

He moved to Peckham, South London, at the age of 11 and later graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy in 2010. He also studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College). Marley began his music career in 2013 and gained significant attention with his hit single "Issa Goal" in 2017, which became the theme song for the Nigerian national football team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Naira Marley is also the founder of Marlian Records, a label he launched in 2019. He has released several popular tracks, including "Soapy," "Am I A Yahoo Boy," and "Tesumole"⁴. Despite his musical success, he has been a controversial figure, facing legal issues and public scrutiny.

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