Omah Lay
Nigerian singer
Omah Stanley Didia (born 19 May 1997), professionally known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Omah Lay came into limelight and gained international recognition with his singles "Bad Influence", "Do Not Disturb", "Godly", "Understand", "Attention", and "Soso". He has won numerous awards including The Headies in 2020 and 2023. Omah Lay released his debut studio album Boy Alone in 2022, followed by a deluxe edition in 2023. The album received critical acclaim. He is the CEO of his new music company called Boy Alone; it was revealed by his manager in an interview with OkayAfrica.
Early life
Omah Lay was born 19 May 1997 and raised in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State in Nigeria. He attended Comprehensive High School in Port Harcourt before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt. Lay comes from a musical family. His grandfather played instruments for the singer Celestine Ukwu before he died in 1977 and his father played the drums.
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