Shoday

Shodade Solomon Segun, known as Shoday, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to 5K Records and Canny Consults, which work with Sony Music UK.[1

Shoday
Birth nameShodade Solomon Segun
Born2000
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginOgun State, Nigeria
Genres
  • Afropop
  • Afrobeats
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
Labels
  • 5K Records
  • Canny Consults
  • Sony Music UK

Shodade Solomon Segun, known as Shoday, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to 5K Records and Canny Consults, which work with Sony Music UK.[1] He is known for his 2022 song "Caution", which was his first big hit, and his 2026 song "Paparazzi" with FOLA, which reached number one on the Nigeria Top 100 music chart.[2]

Early life

Shoday was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2000. He is from Ogun State and is of Yoruba background. He studied Building Technology at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).[3]

Career

Shoday released his first song "Dey4you" in October 2021. In January 2022, he released "For You", which got the attention of Nigerian producer Don Jazzy in its first week.[4]

In August 2022, he released "Caution".He posted videos of his songs on TikTok every day.Many people watched the videos. "Caution" entered the Nigeria Top 100 chart at number 89 in October 2022 and later peaked at number 38.[4] The song received a Gold certification in Nigeria.

In January 2023, TurnTable magazine named Shoday as one of 14 artists to watch in 2023.[5]

In February 2024, he released a short album called BRKFST, which featured singer Bella Shmurda. Shortly after, Apple Music named him its Up Next artist in Nigeria.[6]

In April 2025, Shoday performed before Davido at the Our Homecoming concert.

On 2 January 2026, he released "Paparazzi" with FOLA. The song debuted at number 3 on the Nigeria Top 100 and reached number 1 the following week.[2] It also reached number 7 on the US Afrobeats chart[7] and number 12 on the UK Afrobeats chart.[8]

On 6 February 2026, he released his first studio album, HYBRID, through 5K Records and Sony Music UK.

Selected songs

  • "Caution" (2022)
  • "Maradona" (2023)
  • "Casablanca" featuring Ayo Maff (2024)
  • "Hey Jago" with Poco Lee (2025)
  • "Paparazzi" with FOLA (2026)

References

  1. "Shoday". Sony Music UK. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Shoday & FOLA's "Paparazzi" Lifts to No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  3. "MEET SHODAY: "THE BILLION BOY" OF AFROBEATS". Urban Central. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Adebiyi, Adeayo (4 September 2025). "Fame doesn't come easy, Shoday used to post 60 videos daily on TikTok before he blew up". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 December 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  5. Oriowo, Ayomide. "14 Artistes to Watch Out for in 2023". TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  6. Ige, Rotimi (23 February 2024). "Apple Music announces Shoday as 'Up Next' artiste in Nigeria". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  7. Cusson, Michael. "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. "Official Afrobeats Chart on 11/1/2026". Official Charts. Retrieved 30 January 2026.

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