Music

Meet Nino Mayanna

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April 19, 2025
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Nino Mayanna is a Nigerian born singer with an unusual background. She grew up on the
streets of Lagos with a humble life struggling to see any meaningful future for herself.
However, her great grandfather was a King and Pan-African war hero and at the tender
age of 11, Nino’s father was called back home to ascend his ancestral thrown as King
suddenly throwing her into the spotlight as an African Princess.

In time, Nino realised that this was not the life for her, she wanted her own achievements
to stand out and decided to go her own way. Growing up with inspiration from great
artists who touched the world such as Sunny Okosu, Sunny Ade, and Tina Turner, Nino
was driven by her musical passion and longed to inspire hearts and touch lives. Embarking on a very different and unconventional path that her family struggled to understand, as it defiled the traditional expectations.

In 2007 Nino’s life took a dramatic turn when she became a victim of a gas explosion
leaving her both physically and mentally scarred. The traumatic near-death experience
left her struggling to find confidence and direction. Despite this, Nino never gave up. This
challenging period sparked the emergence of her musical expression, creativity and
devotion to her lifelong dream. She found solace in writing music as a source of healing
and has become a pioneer incorporating the Talking Drum into the RnB genre.

Nino has evolved into a multi-talented versatile Artiste, blending genres and styles and
creating unique sounds. Today, she is celebrated for her talent. The singer recently
graduated with a First Class Master’s degree for Research in Performing Arts. She
continues to grow and broaden her horizons, working with many strong industry leaders
as well as collaborating with successful and respected artists.

Some of her career highlights include:

Music Merit Award – National Youth Corps, Lagos State Chapter

Best Female Artiste – Nigerian Oscars Awards

Rookie of the Year – EMP Awards

Revolution of the Year – ACA African Awards

Outstanding Contribution – MUSAN Awards

Lagos State Government Honours Award – Participation and Merits

She currently has an EP and four standout singles available on all major streaming platforms.

PROJECTS
Extended Play (EP):