British-Nigerian Afro-trap star Naira Marley brings a brash, colorful sound which has won him legions of fans, who dub themselves "Marlians." Despite a controversial image and numerous brushes with the law, he has become one of the biggest stars in the Nigerian Street Pop movement, and one of the most popular African artists in the U.K.
Born Azeez Adeshina Fashola on May 10, 1991, in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria, he moved with his family to Peckham, South London, England, at the age of 11. From a young age, his ambition was to be a voice actor, but, while studying business law...