Nigerian singer, producer, and sound engineer Tay Iwar is known for his vibrant brand of Afro-fusion, drawing upon classic Afrobeat, hip-hop, and alternative R&B. Iwar was still only in his teens when he released his first albums, including 2016's Renascentia. He rose to wider fame with 2019's Gemini, followed by 2021's Love & Isolation EP, 2023's Summer Breeze EP, and singles like 2025's "Bad Belle."
Iwar grew up in Abuja, Nigeria, where he took piano lessons in his youth and played guitar. He eventually taught himself how to produce music on his computer and by his teens w...