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Emma Nyra - Wikipedia

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Emma Nyra
Emma Nyra on ndanitv
Born	Emma Chukwugoziam Obi (1988-07-18) July 18, 1988 (age 36) Tyler, Texas, U.S
Alma mater	Texas Southern University
Occupations	Singer model actress
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Afropop, soul, R&B
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Independent
Musical artist
Website	emmanyra.com

Emma Chukwugoziam Obi listen^ⓘ was born in July 18, 1988.^[1] She is professionally known by her stage name as Emma Nyra. She is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and model.^[2] Her associate acts include Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Patoranking.

Early life

Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, where she had her early education. She is of Igbo descent from Delta State, located in the south-southern region of Nigeria. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling.^[3]^[4]

Education

She is an alumna of Texas Southern University, where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration.^[5]

Career

Music

Emma Nyra released her debut singles titled "Do It" and "Everything I Do" in 2011 while in the U.S. Upon her return to Nigeria in 2012, she started working with D'Tunes and Iyanya who she had met in 2010 while in the U.S. In March 2012, she signed a recording contract with Made Men Music Group before she went on to make her first major debut in the Nigerian music industry. After that she made a vocal appearance in Iyanya's "Ur Waist".^[6]

In 2013, Emma Nyra was voted the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2013 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.^[7] Emma Nyra went on to release several singles which saw her touring the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2014.^[6] She has worked with the likes of Davido, Patoranking, and Olu Maintain among others. In 2015, Emma Nyra was listed on "notJustOk's" list of 15 Artists to Watch in 2015.^[8] Her debut studio album titled Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya Vol. 1 is yet to be released.^[9]

Film

Apart from music, Emma Nyra is also an actress.^[10] She has so far appeared in three films including American Driver,^[11] Rebound, and the Re-Union.^[12]

Exit from Made Men Music

In 2014, Emma Nyra ended her recording contract with Made Men Music Group. While the press hinted on relationship issues, Emma Nyra cited "abuse with physical and verbal force" from her then manager Ubi Franklin as the reason why she left the label imprint. The allegations were however denied by Ubi Franklin.^[13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions				Certifications	Sales
Title	Album details	NGR	RSA	GHA	UK	Certifications	Sales
Love Vs. Money, Vol. 1	Released: August 3, 2016^[14] Label: Nyra Nation Format: CD, digital download	–	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions				Certifications	Sales
Title	Album details	NGR	RSA	GHA	UK	Certifications	Sales
The Evolution (with Made Men Music Group)	Released: May 29, 2014^[15] Label: Made Men Music Format: CD, digital download	–	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Peak chart positions							Certifications	Album
Title	Year	NGA	GHA	RSA	AUS	UK	US	US R&B/HH	Certifications	Album
"Do It" (featuring Eno Will)	2011	–	–	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Everything I Do"	2011	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"Everything I Do" (featuring Iyanya)	2012	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"Ori Mi Wu"	2012	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"Kere Shere"	2013	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"Elele" (featuring Davido)	2014	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"For Your Matter"	2014	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"For Your Matter (Remix)" (featuring Patoranking)	2015	–	–	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Peak chart positions							Certifications	Album
Title	Year	NGA	GHA	RSA	AUS	UK	US	US R&B/HH	Certifications	Album
"Say Yeah" (TripleMG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno Miles, Selebobo & Baci)	2014	–	–	—	—	—	—	—		The Evolution
"Amigo"	2014	–	–	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Vex" (with Cynthia Morgan & Victoria Kimani)	2015	–	–	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

Rebound
The Re-Union
American Driver

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref
2013	2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Act to Watch	Won	^[7]

Personal life

In August 2018, Emma Nyra gave birth to twins.^[16]^[17]

References

^ Omigie, Abiodun (July 21, 2013). "PHOTOS: Surprise birthday party for Iyanya protegee Emma Nyra". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "Why I wore what I wore at Channel O award – Emma Nyra". Vanguard Newspaper. December 6, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ administrator (August 13, 2018). "I'm so excited to begin this journey of motherhood - Emma Nyra". Fabmumng. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
^ DEALEH (May 8, 2018). "How Much Do You Know Emma Nyra? • GLtrends.com.ng". GLtrends. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
^ Wha'anda, Sam (October 31, 2014). "Hot Like Fire:Emma Nyra's Love For Cleavage Exposure". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Adeola Adeyemo (December 30, 2012). "Catching Up With Emma Nyra! Rising Music Star dishes on Relocating to Nigeria, her Record Deal & "Ur Waist"". BellaNaija. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Aiki, Damilare (September 2, 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ Demola OG (January 21, 2015). "15 Artists to Watch in 2015". notJustOk. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ Dupe Ayinla-Olasunakanmi (June 20, 2015). "Emma Nyra takes on personal projects". The Nation News. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "Sultry singer, Emma Nyra ventures into acting". Television Continental. March 11, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ Izuzu, Chidumga (March 11, 2016). ""American Driver":Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Emma Nyra star in new film". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ O., Ovie (November 11, 2011). "Emma Nyra – Do It ft Eno Will + Everything I Do". notJustOk. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin open up on their rift". Vanguard Newspaper. May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "Love Versus Money, Vol. 1 - Album by Emma Nyra". Apple Music. August 3, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
^ "The Evolution by Triplemg". iTunes. May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "Nigerian Artiste Emma Nyra Gives Birth To Twins". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. August 12, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
^ "Emma Nyra Welcomes Her Set Of Twins! ?". NotjustOk. August 13, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2023.

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