Zaina Agoro (born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7), better known by the
mononym
A mononym is a name composed of only one word. An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person. In some cases, a mononym selected by an individual may have originally been from a polynym, a word which refers to one o ...
Zaina, is a
Nigerian-American
Nigerian Americans ( ig, Ṇ́dị́ Naìjíríyà n'Emerịkà;
ha, Yan Najeriyar asalin Amurka;
yo, Àwọn ọmọ Nàìjíríà Amẹ́ríkà) are an ethnic group of Americans who are of Nigerian ancestry. The number of Nigerian immigr ...
singer and songwriter.
Early life
Zaina Agoro was born to Nigerian parents in
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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Illinois
Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Roc ...
, where she spent her early years.
Career
Agoro began a career in singing after securing a law degree. During this period, she returned to
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ...
to bring her experience home to her roots. Zaina has gained recognition in the United States among the Nigerian community for her pop and R&B music, receiving two nominations from the
NEA Awards in 2008 and 2011.
Zaina has worked with artists
Eldee,
Banky W
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
,
Styl-Plus
The group Styl-Plus (originally STYL) is a Nigerian R&B and pop musical group / quartet.
The founding members were Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi, the name STYL being an abbreviation of the founders' first name ...
,
Lynxxx
Chukie Edozien (born November 24, 1983), better known by his stage name Lynxxx, is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur. In 2010 he released his debut studio album ''This is Lynxxx'' and went on to become the first Nigerian art ...
, Sauce Kid and Sasha. Zaina has also shared the same stage with
D'banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best Af ...
and
2face Idibia
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON (born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarde ...
. She performed at the 2011 NEA Awards in New York.
Zaina was signed to
Soul Muzik
Soul Muzik is a Nigerian entertainment company founded in 2008. It is co-owned by singer-songwriter Darey.
Three albums have been released by Soul Muzik, including four singles: "Lolola", "Totally Yours" (which features Wayne Wonder), "Smile" and ...
in July 2012 and has released two singles and one video.
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
21st-century Nigerian women singers
American people of Nigerian descent
Singers from Chicago