Controversial Nigerianmusic icon and proprietor of Marlian music label Naira Marley is making headlines once again, and this occasion revolves around his purported fraud case involving the Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionEFCC.
Recent findings indicated that numerous credit card details were obtained from Naira Marley’s iPhone X.
This information emerged when the EFCC second eyewitness, Augustine Anosike, testified on Tuesday in the legal matter involving Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, before Justice Nicholas Oweibo in the Federal High Court located in the Ikoyi area of Lagos state.
Anosike, a forensic specialist with EFCC, stated that multiple credit card numbers were gathered during the examination of a total of 2,410 communications discovered on Naira Marley’s mobile device.
It is worth noting that the contentious singer was charged by the EFCC on May 20, 2019, with eleven counts related to conspiracy, possession of fake credit cards, and fraud, all of which he entered a not guilty plea.
This article aims to inform you about Naira Marley, so keep reading for more details.
Profile Summary
Full name
Azeez Fashola
Nickname
Naira Marley, Marlian President
Gender
Male
Date of birth
9th May 1991
Age
30 years old
Place of birth
Agege, Lagos state
Nationality
Nigeria
Sibling
1
Education
Peckham Academy, Crossways College
Profession
Songwriter, Singer
Naira Marley’s biography
His full name is Azeez Fashola, and his birth occurred on the 9th May 1991 in the Agege area of Lagos state; there are no available details regarding his parents.
Naira Marley has a sibling named Shubomi, who is a model, brand ambassador, and fashion model. Reports have stated that Shubomi is the youngest child of Naira Marley’s family and was born in March 1998.
Education
Naira Marley spent his formative years in Nigeria, before moving to the UK; he attended Porlock Hall, followed by Walworth School, where he obtained his General Certificate of Secondary Education.
The Marlian President has a distinction in business from Peckham Academy and
also pursued business legislation at Crossways College, presently referred to as Christ the King Sixth Form College in London.
Career
The disclosures indicated that Naira Marley aspired to be a voice-over performer and MC, however, after recognizing his musical talent in 2014, he launched into the music industry.
In 2015, Naira Marley released his Max Twick assisted track “Marry Juana,” followed by his inaugural EP Gotta Dance.
Naira Marley achieved recognition in the Nigeriamusic realm in 2017 after the launch of the Olamide and Lil Kesh-assisted single “Issa Goal,” which later became an anthem for the Super Eagles during the 2018 FIFAWorld Cup.
Since that time, Naira Marley has stayed in the limelight, releasing hit after hit.
The following are some of the renowned tracks by Naira Marley;
Lord of Lamba (EP 2019) Tesumole Drummer Boy Marry Juana Ko Si Werey Rice & Beans Dread Gang Facetime
Controversies
Naira Marley is regarded as one of the most polarizing Nigerian artists; he has been detained multiple times and is noted for igniting contentious remarks on social media; one of the most notable incidents occurred when he was apprehended during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
Personal life
Naira Marley is reported to be wed to two spouses and has four offspring; he once posted a picture of his twin daughters Aishat and Simiat.
