Shaddy Jay
Shaddy Jay | |
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| Birth name | Shadrach Augustine Effiong |
| Born | 10 August 1992 Cross River State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Jay's Muzik Worldwide |
Shadrach Augustine Effiong (born on August 10, 1992) known professionally as Shaddy Jay is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed into Jay's Muzik worldwide, He is best known for his songs "Far away" featuring Lyta and "Vibrate" which won song of the year at the Paradise Music Festival and Awards. [1]
Background and education[edit]
Shaddy Jay was born in Cross River State, to the family of Mr and Mrs Augustine Effiong but he originally hails from Akwa Ibom State.
Shaddy has a degree in Mass Communication from the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. [2]
Career[edit]
After graduation, Shaddy ventured into laundry services from which he financed his music career until 2020 when he travelled to Algeria on a business trip. He returned to Uyo in 2021 and reignited his music career. He gained widespread recognition after the release of his single “Vibrate” in 2023, propelling him into the limelight,[3] the song won song of the year at the paradise music festival and awards in 2023.[4]
Another of his popular singles released in 2023 is titled "girls" it has so far garnered over a million streams on digital streaming platforms, he took to social media to announce his first income from digital streaming platforms following the success of his song.[5]
In 2024 he released "far away" featuring Lyta, the song has gained traction on social media and garnered over a million streams on digital platforms.[6] [7]He later released his debut Extended play (EP) titled "Shades of Jay" which is made up of 5 tracks [8][9][10]
Endorsement[edit]
In December 2023, Shaddy Jay signed an endorsement deal valued at 10 million naira with First Architect Home Design Consultant (FAHDC). which Specializes in architectural design, properties, lands, and general real estate ventures, FAHDC unveiled their partnership with Shaddy Jay during the inauguration of their Ikom office[11][12]
Philantrophy[edit]
In June 2024, Shaddy Jay reportedly offered educational support to two luck fans who are students in tertiary institutions pledging to reach out to more students. [13]
Discography[edit]
Extended plays (EP)[edit]
- Shades of Jay (2024)
Selected Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Featured artist(s) |
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| Miracle | 2024 | None |
| Far away | 2024 | Lyta |
| No gree 4 dem | 2024 | None |
| Mongbono | 2024 | Tapper |
| Girls | 2023 | None |
| New | 2023 | Feelingz |
| Vibrate | 2023 | None |
| Zero Love | 2023 | None |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Music Festival and Awards | 2023 | Song of the year | Won | [4] |
References[edit]
- ^ calabargist (2023-11-24). "Popular Nigerian Artist Shaddy Jay Biography,Career,Background and Net Worth". CALABARGIST. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ a b "Shaddy Jay biography, Net Worth and Latest Single - Dockaysworld". 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Abdulkareem, Aliyu (2023-11-22). "Shaddy Jay announces debut EP "Shades Of Jay" Set for 2024 release". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ a b calabargist (2023-12-16). "Shaddy Jay's "Vibrate" Wins Song of the Year at the Paradise Music Festival & Awards". CALABARGIST. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Adebayo, Segun (2024-03-05). "Musician Shaddy Jay celebrates first income from digital streaming platform". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Cyril (2024-04-04). "Shaddy Jay Releases Highly Anticipated Single "Far Away" Featuring Lyta". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "New Song: Shaddy Jay Releases Highly Anticipated Single "Far Away" Featuring Lyta | The Paradise News". theparadise.ng. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Cyril (2024-05-19). "Afro Pop star Shaddy Jay has Released his much anticipated Ep "Shades Of Jay"". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Shaddy Jay Set To Make Remarkable Feat With 'Shades of Jay' – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2024-05-21). "These are the Nigerian albums released so far in 2024". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Adebayo, Segun (2023-12-17). "Shaddy Jay bags endorsement deal after 'Girls' single success". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Ayo, Onikoyi (2023-12-17). "'Girls' single: Shaddy Jay counts blessings, bags endorsement deal". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-06-01). "Musician Shaddy Jay offers educational support to two lucky fans". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.