Emma Nyra
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi (born July 18, 1988),[1] professionally known by her stage name Emma Nyra, is an American-born Nigerian singer-songerwriter, actress and model.[2]
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| Born | Emma Chukwugoziam Obi July 18, 1988 Tyler, Texas, U.S |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Texas Southern University |
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| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | afropop, soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | emmanyra |
Early life
Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, where she had her early education. She is of Igbo descent from Delta State, Nigeria. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling.
Education
She is an alumna of Texas Southern University, where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration.[3]
Career
Music
Emma Nyra released her debut singles titled "Do It" and "Everything I Do" in 2011 while in the U.S. Upon her return to Nigeria in 2012, she started working with D'Tunes and Iyanya who she had met in 2010 while in the U.S. In March 2012, she signed a recording contract with Made Men Music Group before she went on to make her first major debut in the Nigerian music industry after she made a vocal appearance in Iyanya's "Ur Waist".[4]
In 2013, Emma Nyra was voted the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] Emma Nyra went on to release several singles which saw her touring the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2014.[4] Shas since worked with the likes of Davido, Patoranking, Olu Maintain among others. In 2015, Emma Nyra was listed on notJustOk's list of "15 Artists to Watch in 2015".[6] Her debut studio album titled Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya Vol. 1 is yet to be released.[7]
Exit from Made Men Music
In 2014, Emma Nyra ended her recording contract with Made Men Music Group. While the press hinted on relationship issues, Emma Nyra cited "abuse with physical and verbal force" from her then manager Ubi Franklin as the reason why she left the label imprint. The allegations were however denied by Ubi Franklin.[11]
Discography
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales | ||||||||||
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| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | |||||||||||
| The Evolution (with Made Men Music Group) |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Singles
- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGA | GHA | RSA | AUS | UK | US | US R&B/HH | |||||||
| "Do It" (featuring Eno Will) |
2011 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | Non-album singles | ||||
| "Everything I Do" | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | ||||||
| "Everything I Do" (featuring Iyanya) |
2012 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | |||||
| "Ori Mi Wu" | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | ||||||
| "Kere Shere" | 2013 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | |||||
| "Elele" (featuring Davido) |
2014 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | |||||
| "For Your Matter" | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | ||||||
| "For Your Matter (Remix)" (featuring Patoranking) |
2015 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
- Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGA | GHA | RSA | AUS | UK | US | US R&B/HH | |||||||
| "Say Yeah" (TripleMG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno Miles, Selebobo & Baci) |
2014 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | The Evolution | ||||
| "Amigo" | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | Non-album singles | |||||
| "Vex" (with Cynthia Morgan & Victoria Kimani) |
2015 | – | – | – | – | – | – | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Filmography
- Rebound
- The Re-Union
- American Driver
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Won | [5] |
References
- Omigie, Abiodun (July 21, 2013). "PHOTOS: Surprise birthday party for Iyanya protegee Emma Nyra". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- "Why I wore what I wore at Channel O award – Emma Nyra". Vanguard Newspaper. December 6, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Wha'anda, Sam (October 31, 2014). "Hot Like Fire:Emma Nyra's Love For Cleavage Exposure". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Adeola Adeyemo (December 30, 2012). "Catching Up With Emma Nyra! Rising Music Star dishes on Relocating to Nigeria, her Record Deal & "Ur Waist"". BellaNaija. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Aiki, Damilare (September 2, 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Demola OG (January 21, 2015). "15 Artists to Watch in 2015". notJustOk. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Dupe Ayinla-Olasunakanmi (June 20, 2015). "Emma Nyra takes on personal projects". The Nation News. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- "Sultry singer, Emma Nyra ventures into acting". Television Continental. March 11, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- Izuzu, Chidumga (March 11, 2016). ""American Driver":Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Emma Nyra star in new film". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- O., Ovie (November 11, 2011). "Emma Nyra – Do It ft Eno Will + Everything I Do". notJustOk. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- "Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin open up on their rift". Vanguard Newspaper. May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- "The Evolution by Triplemg". May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
