Yo Maps

Yo Maps
Yo Maps in 2022
Born
Elton Mulenga

(1994-11-29) November 29, 1994 (age 30)
Kasama, Zambia
Other names
• Maps

• Olios

Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Spouse
Kidist Kifle
​
​
(m. 2022)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2016 – Present
Labels
  • Olios Records

Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994), commonly known as Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.[1]

Early life and career

Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. Mulenga's interest in music is said to have started in 2009 while he was a student at Chibombo High School.[2] When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; there, he recorded his first single 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a hit single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song.[3]

Personal life

Mulenga dated Mwizukanji Nakamba until 2020. They have a daughter together named Bukata. After their public break up he started dating Kidist Kifle later that same year. On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai.[4]

Discography

Yo Maps discography
Studio albums3
Singles20
Music videos30

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details
Title Details
Komando
Try Again[5]
My Hero

Singles

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGR RSA GHA UK
"Njikata Kuboko" (featuring T-Gear) 2016 – – – – —
"Finally" (featuring Macky 2) 2018 – – – – —
"Mr. Romantic" 2022 – – – – —
"Try Again" (featuring Abel Chungu) 2023 – – – – Try Again
"Fatima" (featuring Berita) – – – – —
"So Mone" (featuring Tay Grin) – – – – —
"Nga Teba Yahweh" 2024 – – – – —
"Confirmation" (featuring Iyanya) – – – – —
"Superman" (featuring Omarion) – – – – —
As featured artist
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGR RSA GHA UK
"Mapalo"
(Jemax featuring Yo Maps) 		2018 – — — — —
"Season Yanga"
(Bobby East featuring Yo Maps) 		2019 – — — — —
"Don't Go Away"
(Mr. Crown featuring Yo Maps) 		2023 – — — — —

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref.
2019 Ngoma Awards Song Of The Year 'Finally' Won [6]
2022 Outstanding Musician Of The Year Yo Maps Won [7]
Album Of The Year 'Komando' Won
Song Of The Year 'Mr. Romantic' Won
African Entertainment Awards USA Best Male Artist Yo Maps Won [8]

References

  1. ^ Malumo Silumesi (January 26, 2018). "Maps hopes to find his way". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Chambo Ng'uni (December 28, 2018). "Finally, Yo Maps arrives". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ L.T Staff (December 31, 2018). "Yo Maps and Macky 2 release music video for their smash hit "Finally"". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ D.N Staff (July 11, 2021). "CONGRATULATIONS YO MAPS & KIDIST". Daily Nation. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Jeff Kapembwa (February 14, 2023). "YO MAPS RETURNS WITH 'TRY AGAIN'". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. ^ Ano Shumba (December 10, 2019). "Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Jowit Saluseki (December 6, 2022). "YO MAPS 'FINALLY' BAGS 3 NGOMA AWARDS". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. ^ AEAUSA Awards Staff (December 31, 2022). "2022 AEAUSA Awards Winners". AEAUSA Awards. Retrieved May 5, 2023.

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