Naira Marley Biography, Background and Net Worth
Naira Marley is a British Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper who has been making waves in Nigeria’s music scene with his Afrobeats and street-hop sound. Born on May 10, 1991 in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria he moved to Peckham, South London at the age of 11. He furthered his education in the UK graduating with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy in 2010 and studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).
Career
Naira Marley started his music career in 2014 with his debut single “Marry Juana” featuring UK based rapper Max Twigz. But he got popular in Nigeria with the 2017 hit “Issa Goal” featuring Olamide and Lil Kesh. The song became an anthem during the 2018 FIFA World Cup celebrating Nigeria’s national football team.
In 2019, Naira Marley released “Am I A Yahoo Boy” featuring Zlatan which sparked conversations about internet fraud in Nigeria. Then he dropped “Soapy” which was about his life and controversies and solidified his place in the Nigerian music industry. His music is about real life on the streets and resonates with a large audience and he has a large fan base known as Marlians.
Aside from his music, Naira Marley is the founder and CEO of Marlian Records which he established in 2019. The label has signed several notable artists including Zinoleesky, Mohbad and Lyta and has contributed to the growth of street-pop culture in Nigeria.
Awards
Naira Marley has been recognized with several awards throughout his career. In 2019 he was nominated for Artiste of the Year (Male) and Street Song of the Year for “Soapy” at the City People Music Awards. The next year he won the Viewers’ Choice award at the Soundcity MVP Awards for “Soapy” and was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop.
Naira Marley Net Worth
As of 2025 his net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. His income comes from his music career, record label, and endorsements. He is known for his lavish lifestyle owning multiple properties and luxury cars including a 2019 Bentley Continental.
Naira Marley is married to two women and has four children; twin daughters Aishat and Simiat and two sons Farouk and Fawaz. Despite his controversial nature he has maintained a strong influence in the Nigerian music industry and is still shaping the street music landscape.
Naira Marley’s journey from Agege to international recognition shows his toughness and ability to connect with the masses through his music. He has left an impact on Nigeria’s music scene and is a key figure in modern Afrobeats and street-pop culture.
