Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele (born 18 July 2005), known professionally as Ayo Maff, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition with his single "Dealer" featuring

Fireboy DML Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996), known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation, a record label founded by rapper Olamide. His debut studio album, ...

, which topped various music charts. His debut

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, ''Maffian'', was released on 15 August 2024.

Early life and education

Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele was born and raised in

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, Nigeria. He received his education in the same locality. Ayodele's interest in music began at a young age, with his surroundings being cited as an influence.

Career

Ayo Maff released his debut single "Jama Jama" in 2023. He subsequently released a two-track project, ''STREET ANTHEM / 7 DAYS'', in January 2024. Ayo Maff gained widespread recognition after collaborating with

on the single "Dealer". The song's

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, released in April 2024, has garnered over 2.5 million views on

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as of February 2025. On 15 August 2024, Ayo Maff released his debut extended play, ''Maffian'', a seven-track project that includes the single "Last Week".

Discography

Studio albums

*''Prince of the Street'' (2025)

Extended plays

*''Maffian'' (2024)

Singles

References

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