Yo Maps
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Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1992) better known by his stage name Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Mulenga was born on November 29, 1992, 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
[edit]On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai.[4]
Discography
[edit]Yo Maps discography | |
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Studio albums | 2 |
Music videos | 30 |
Singles | 20 |
Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details | |||||||
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Komando |
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Try Again[5] |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
[edit]- As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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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) | – | – | – | – | — |
- As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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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
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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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
[edit]- ^ Malumo Silumesi (January 26, 2018). "Maps hopes to find his way". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Chambo Ng'uni (December 28, 2018). "Finally, Yo Maps arrives". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ D.N Staff (July 11, 2021). "CONGRATULATIONS YO MAPS & KIDIST". Daily Nation. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Jeff Kapembwa (February 14, 2023). "YO MAPS RETURNS WITH 'TRY AGAIN'". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Ano Shumba (December 10, 2019). "Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Jowit Saluseki (December 6, 2022). "YO MAPS 'FINALLY' BAGS 3 NGOMA AWARDS". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ AEAUSA Awards Staff (December 31, 2022). "2022 AEAUSA Awards Winners". AEAUSA Awards. Retrieved May 5, 2023.