Nationality Nigerian Website emmanyra.com Years active 2011–present Alma mater Texas Southern University | Occupation model
actress Instruments Vocals Record label INDEPENDENT Albums Love Versus Money, Vol. 1 | |
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Full Name Emma Chukwugoziam Obi Born July 18, 1988 (age 28) ( 1988-07-18 ) Tyler, Texas, U.S Occupation(s) singer-songwriter, vocalist Genres Afro pop music, Soul music, Rhythm and blues Similar Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Dammy Krane, Seyi Shay Profiles | ||
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi (born July 18, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Emma Nyra, is an American-born Nigerian singer-songerwriter, actress and model.
Contents
- Ebuka will marry niyola date seyi shay and emma nyra as ehiz comes visiting the loftmates
- Early life and education
- Music
- Film
- Exit from Made Men Music
- Singles
- Filmography
- Songs
- References
Ebuka will marry niyola date seyi shay and emma nyra as ehiz comes visiting the loftmates
Early life and education
Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas where she had her early education. She has family roots in Delta State. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling. She is an alumna of Texas Southern University where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration.
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".
In 2013, Emma Nyra was voted the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Emma Nyra went on to release several singles which saw her touring the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2014. 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". Her debut studio album titled Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya Vol. 1 is yet to be released.
Film
Apart from music, Emma Nyra is also an actress. She has so far appeared in three films including American Driver, Rebound and The Re-Union.
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.
Singles
Filmography
Songs
For My MatterLove Versus Money - Vol 1 · 2016
Elele2014
SakarinLove Versus Money - Vol 1 · 2016