{{Short description|Nigerian singer-songwriter}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Shoday | image = | caption = | birth_name = Shodade Solomon Segun | alias = | birth_date = 2000 | birth_place = Lagos | origin = Ogun State, Nigeria | genre = {{flatlist| * Afropop * Afrobeat * Amapiano * Dancehall}} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer * Songwriter}} | years_active = 2021–present | label = {{flatlist| * 5K Records * Canny Consults * Sony Music Entertainment UK}} | website = }}
'''Shoday''' (born '''Shodade Solomon Segun'''), is a Nigerian Afrobeat singer, and songwriter, currently signed to Canny Consults and 5K Records,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday |url=https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/artist/shoday/ |website=Sony Music UK |access-date=25 January 2026}}</ref> a subsidiary of Sony Music UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sony Music UK – 5K Records |url=https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/label/5k-records/ |website=Sony Music UK |access-date=29 January 2026 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240909140312/https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/label/5k-records/ |archive-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> He rose to fame with his debut single, "Caution", which earned him his first ever TCSN Nigeria Gold certification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Caution – TurnTable Certification |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/certification?s=Caution |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> He gained international recognition with his 2026 single "Paparazzi", with fola, which peaked at number 1 on the Nigeria Top 100,<ref name="TurnTable">{{cite web |title=Shoday & FOLA’s “Paparazzi” Lifts to No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Priesst’s “Akonuche” Jumps from No. 85 to No. 10 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/2039 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=29 January 2026}}</ref> peaked at number 7 on the U.S. Afrobeats chart,<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web |last1=Cusson |first1=Michael |title=Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/2026-01-13/ |website=Billboard |access-date=30 January 2026 |date=29 March 2022}}</ref> and peaked at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats chart.<ref name="OCC">{{cite web |title=Official Afrobeats Chart on 11/1/2026 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/afrobeats-chart/20260111/afrobeat/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=30 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life== Shodade Solomon Segun was born and raised in Lagos,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adewale |first1=Reuben |title=Spotlight Monday – Shoday |url=https://the49thstreet.com/spotlight-monday-shoday |website=The49thStreet |publisher=The49thStreet}}</ref> but hails from Ogun State.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ndlovu |first1=Siphokazi |title=Shoday |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/shoday |website=Music in Africa |access-date=30 January 2026 |language=en |date=13 January 2026}}</ref> His first name, Shodade, means "the sorcerer has a crown on" in Yoruba; he is of Yoruba ethnicity. He studied Building Technology at YABATECH.<ref>{{cite web |title=MEET SHODAY: “THE BILLION BOY” OF AFROBEATS |url=https://urbancntrl.co/meet-shoday-the-billion-boy-of-afrobeats/ |website=Urban Central |access-date=29 January 2026 |date=23 June 2025}}</ref>
==Career== On 31 October 2021, Shoday released "Dey4you" independently.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria">{{Cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=Fame doesn't come easy, Shoday used to post 60 videos daily on TikTok before he blew up |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/fame-doesnt-come-easy-shoday-used-to-post-60-videos-daily-on-tiktok-before-he-blew-up-2025090412341257687 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=29 January 2026 |language=en |date=4 September 2025}}</ref> On 26 January 2022, he released "For You" independently through Azuri.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria" /> The song was co-signed by Don Jazzy during its first week of release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Don Jazzy vibing to Shoday's "For You" |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@official_shoday/video/7055313121761627397 |website=Tiktok |access-date=29 January 2026}}</ref>{{Better citation needed|date=March 2026}} On 10 August 2022, he released "Caution" through Yung Musik Empire. In the same year, he began making videos featuring his songs "Dey4you", "Sweet Year" and "Caution" and posting them daily until they went viral, as a content creator on TikTok.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday is Making His Mark in Street Pop, One Viral Hit at a Time |url=https://www.morebranches.com/shoday-is-making-his-mark-in-street-pop-one-viral-hit-at-a-time/ |website=MoreBranches |access-date=29 January 2026 |date=1 October 2025}}</ref> "Caution" became his breakout single and earned him his first chart entry on the Nigeria Top 100 on 31 October 2022, at number 89. On 5 December 2022, on the TurnTable Nigeria Top 100, "Caution" peaked at number 38.
On 1 December 2022, Shoday released "Caution (remix)" featuring Skiibii.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taiwo |first1=Olufunke |title=Caution (Remix) Lyrics by Shoday Feat. Skiibii |url=https://notjustok.com/lyrics/caution-remix-lyrics-by-shoday-ft-skiibii/ |website=NotjustOk |access-date=26 January 2026 |date=31 December 2023}}</ref> On 11 January 2023, TurnTable magazine listed Shoday, as one of the 14 Artistes to Watch Out for in 2023, following the viral success of his song "Caution".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Oriowo |first1=Ayomide |title=14 Artistes to Watch Out for in 2023 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/707 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=29 January 2026}}</ref> On 3 February 2023, he released "Maradona",<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Jeremiah |first1=Urowayino |title=Shoday returns with Maradona |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/shoday-returns-with-maradona/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=Vanguard|access-date=26 January 2026 |date=21 February 2023}}</ref> which peaked at 94 on the Nigeria Official Top 100. On 16 February 2024, he released his first extended play ''BRKFST'', which featured Bella Shmurda.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=Afro-fusion star Shoday taps Bella Shmurda for new EP 'Brkfst' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/afro-fusion-star-shoday-shares-new-ep-brkfst-2024072700255596311 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=26 January 2026 |language=en |date=16 February 2024}}</ref> A week after his EP was released, Apple Music announced him as its Up Next artiste.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ige |first1=Rotimi |title=Apple Music announces Shoday as ‘Up Next’ artiste in Nigeria |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/apple-music-announces-shoday-as-up-next-artiste-in-nigeria/ |newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|access-date=26 January 2026 |date=23 February 2024}}</ref> On 21 June 2024, he released "Casanova", independently through The Orchard.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday – Casanova |url=https://orcd.co/shoday-casanova |website=orcd.co |access-date=26 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref> On 14 September 2024, he released "Queen N More", featuring Batife, through CiDAR Africa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday drops new single ‘Queen and More’ ft Tiktoker Batife |url=https://www.cidar.uk/posts/shoday-batifee-queen-and-more |website=www.cidar.uk |access-date=26 January 2026}}</ref>
On 24 October 2024, Shoday released "Casablanca", featuring Ayo Maff,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taiwo |first1=Olufunke |title=Casablanca Lyrics by Shoday Feat. Ayo Maff |url=https://notjustok.com/lyrics/casablanca-lyrics-by-shoday-ft-ayo-maff/ |website=NotjustOk |access-date=27 January 2026 |date=6 November 2024}}</ref> which peaked at 22 on the Nigeria Official Top 100. On 12 December 2024, he released "Kolorado", featuring Billionboi. On 30 January 2025, he released "Blessings (Alubarika)", featuring Soundz,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday Releases New Single Titled “Blessings (Alubarika)” |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/1544 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=27 January 2026}}</ref> which peaked at 54 on the Nigeria Official Top 100. On 28 February 2025, he released "Screaming Beauty" with OliveTheBoy,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday & Ghana’s OlivetheBoy Deliver Viral Love Anthem with “Screaming Beauty” |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/1604 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=29 January 2026}}</ref> which peaked at 53 on the Nigeria Top 100. On 19 March 2025, he joined Poco Lee, and Rahman Jago on "Hey Jago", which peaked at 16 on the Nigeria Top 100. On 15 April 2025, he released "PURR" with Ayo Maff,<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=Shoday & Ayo Maff find inspiration in viral TikTok sound for new single 'Purr' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/shoday-and-ayo-maff-find-inspiration-in-viral-tiktok-sound-for-new-single-purr-2025041612162905427 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=27 January 2026 |language=en |date=16 April 2025}}</ref> which peaked at 74 on the Nigeria Top 100.
On 20 April 2025, Shoday opened for Davido at Our Homecoming.<ref name="Deeds">{{cite web |last1=Emmanuel |first1=Chibuzo |title=Homecoming '25: A Recap of the Live Show |url=https://www.deedsmag.com/stories/homecoming-25-a-recap-of-the-live-show |website=Deeds Magazine |publisher=Deeds Magazine |access-date=29 January 2026}}</ref> On 15 August 2025, he released "Shoday Kilode", which peaked at 61 on the Nigeria Top 100. On 9 October 2025, he joined Joeboy on "Ring",<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Daramola |first1=Ibukunoluwa |title=Joeboy's Taking ‘Wife Applications’, Teasing New Song "Ring" With Shoday |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/joeboy-shoday-ring-2025100910471679665 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=27 January 2026 |language=en |date=9 October 2025}}</ref> which peaked at 61 on the Nigeria Top 100. On 17 October 2025, he released "A1" featuring Kizz Daniel, which peaked at 97 on the Nigeria Top 100. On 28 October 2025, he charted with "Gaddem" at number 3, and "Sweet" at number 8 on the TikTok Nigeria's Songs of the Summer chart.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Oshunloye |first1=Taiwo |title=FULL LIST: BhadBoi OML’s ‘Wasiu Ayinde’ is TikTok's 2025 Nigerian song of the summer |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-bhadboi-omls-wasiu-ayinde-is-tiktoks-2025-nigerian-song-of-the-summer/ |newspaper=TheCable|access-date=29 January 2026 |date=29 October 2025}}</ref> On 28 November 2025, he joined TxC and Mavo on "Welele". On 6 December 2025, Multichoice Nigeria announced Shoday to perform at the GOtv Boxing Night Jam festival to be held in Lagos at TBS.<ref name="TheCable">{{Cite news |last1=Oshunloye |first1=Taiwo |title=Shoday to perform at GOtv Boxing Night Jam festival on Dec 26 |url=https://www.thecable.ng/shoday-to-perform-at-gotv-boxing-night-jam-festival-on-dec-26/ |newspaper=TheCable|access-date=29 January 2026 |date=6 December 2025}}</ref>
On 12 December 2025, he joined TxC, Davido, and Scotts Maphuma on "Nakupenda", featuring Zlatan and AI Xapo which peaked at number 3 on the Nigeria Top 100. In 2025, Shoday, alongside Wande Coal, Zlatan, and DJ Neptune, was on the headline of Goldberg's Golden Xmas concert, held on 13 December 2025 in Ibadan.<ref name="The Nation">{{Cite news |last1=Bada |first1=Gbenga |title=Wande Coal, Zlatan, Shoday, DJ Neptune to ignite Goldberg’s Golden Xmas concert in Ibadan |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/wande-coal-zlatan-shoday-dj-neptune-to-ignite-goldbergs-golden-xmas-concert-in-ibadan/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Nation|access-date=29 January 2026 |date=12 December 2025}}</ref> On 16 December 2025, Coke Studio Africa, announced Shoday, Asake, Rema, Central Cee, DJ Tunez and many more, on its line-up on the upcoming season of Coke Studio titled "''We Outside''", with release date yet to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ojelu |first1=Henry |title=Detty December: Coke Studio rolls out Davido, Flavour, Asake, Olamide, others |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/detty-december-coke-studio-rolls-out-davido-flavour-asake-olamide-others/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=Vanguard|access-date=29 January 2026 |date=23 December 2025}}</ref> On 19 December 2025, he joined Nektunez, Tiwa Savage, and Ciza on "Baddi Ah", featuring Mega EJ, P.M.F, and Tripcy.
On 2 January 2026, Shoday released "Paparazzi" with FOLA. On 5 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuted at number 3 on the Nigeria Top 100 and peaked at number 1 the following week.<ref name="TurnTable" /> On 13 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuted at number 7 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.<ref name="Billboard" /> On 17 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuted at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.<ref name="OCC" /> Later that day, during the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Egypt and Nigeria, Goldberg Lager hosted a live viewing event in Lagos at the Lion Wonder Arena.<ref name="Premium Times">{{Cite news |last1=Eludini |first1=Tunde |title=Small Doctor, Shoday thrill fans as Goldberg celebrates Super Eagles’ bronze win |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/850399-small-doctor-shoday-thrill-fans-as-goldberg-celebrates-super-eagles-bronze-win.html |newspaper=Premium Times|access-date=30 January 2026 |date=18 January 2026}}</ref> The event, titled Goldberg's Festival of Drums and Light, featured performances by Shoday and Small Doctor.<ref name="Premium Times" />
On 29 January 2026, Shoday announced his forthcoming album ''HYBRID'', to be released on 6 February 2026, through 5K Records, Sony Music UK, and Canny Consults.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoday Announces Debut Album “HYBRID” |url=https://albumtalks.com/shoday-announces-debut-album-hybrid/ |website=Album Talks |access-date=30 January 2026 |date=29 January 2026}}</ref>
==Discography== === Extended plays === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certification |- !scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | NGR<br /><ref>{{cite web |title=TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1 |access-date=30 January 2026 |publisher=TurnTable Charts}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|''BRKFST'' | * Released: 16 February 2024 * Label: Independent * Formats: Digital download, streaming | — | |}
===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Album details ! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certification |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | {{abbr|NGR|Nigeria}}<br/> ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | {{abbr|UK|United Kingdom}}<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | {{abbr|US|United States}}<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | US<br>World<br /> |- ! scope="row" | ''HYBRID'' | * Released: 6 February 2026 * Label: 5K Records, Canny Consults, Sony Music UK * Formats: Digital download, streaming | 4 || — || — || — | |}
===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |+ List of charted singles, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="5"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18.5em;"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| NG<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| UK<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|UK Afro<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US Afro<br /> |- ! scope="row"| "Dey4you" | rowspan="2"| 2021 | — || — || — || — || — | | rowspan="11" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Sweet year" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "For You" | rowspan="4"| 2022 | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Hadiza" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Caution" | 38 || — || — || — || — | *TCSN: Gold |- ! scope="row"| "Caution (remix)"<br /><small>(with SKiibii)</small> | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Maradona" | rowspan="5"| 2023 | 94 || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Self Respect(freestyle)" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Melanin" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "You" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "My baby (freestyle)" | — || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Girls Hostel" | rowspan="5"| 2024 | — || — || — || — || — | | ''Brkfst'' |- ! scope="row"| "Casanova" | — || — || — || — || — | | rowspan="2" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Queen N More"<br /><small>(with. Batife)</small> | — || — || — || — || — | *TCSN: Silver |- ! scope="row"| "Casablanca"<br /><small>(feat. Ayo Maff)</small> | 22 || — || — || — || — | *TCSN: Gold | ''HYBRID'' |- ! scope="row"| "Kolorado"<br /><small>(with. Billionboi)</small> | — || — || — || — || — | | rowspan="2" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Blessings (Alubarika)"<br /><small>(feat. Soundz)</small> | rowspan="6"| 2025 | 54 || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Screaming Beauty"<br /><small>(with. OliveTheBoy)</small> | 53 || — || — || — || — | | ''HYBRID'' |- ! scope="row"| "PURR"<br /><small>(with. Ayo Maff)</small> | 74 || — || — || — || — | | {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Shoday Kilode" | 61 || — || — || — || — | | rowspan="2"| ''HYBRID'' |- ! scope="row"| "A1"<br /><small>(with. Kizz Daniel)</small> (2025) | 97 || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Nakupenda"<br /><small>(with. TxC, Davido & Scotts Maphuma, feat. Zlatan & AI Xapo)</small> | 3 || — || — || 8 || — | |{{TBA}} |- ! scope="row"| "Paparazzi"<br /><small>(with. FOLA)</small> | rowspan="1"| 2026 | 1 || — || — || 7 || 12 | | ''HYBRID'' |}
====As featured artist==== {{expand list|date=January 2026}} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |+ List of charted singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="5"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18.5em;"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| NG<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| UK<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|UK Afro<br /> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US Afro<br /> |- ! scope="row"| "FINEE"<br /><small>(Bj Show feat. Shoday & Wxze music)</small> | 2024 | 63 || — || — || — || — | *TCSN: Silver | rowspan="3" {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Competition"<br /><small>(Nationn feat. Shoday)</small> | rowspan="7"| 2025 | 74 || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Hey Jago"<br /><small>(Poco Lee & Shoday feat. Rahman Jago)</small> | 16 || — || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Face My Fears<br /><small>(The Majeek feat. Shoday & Camidoh)</small> | 53 || — || — || — || — | | ''The Majeekcian (Vol. 1)'' |- ! scope="row"| "Sweet"<br /><small>(Spyro feat. Shoday)</small> | 66 || — || — || — || — | | ''The Men, The Boys and Your Guy'' |- ! scope="row"| "Gaddem"<br /><small>(with. Rybeena)</small> (2025) | 16 || — || — || — || — | | ''Mr Bee'' |- ! scope="row"| "Bobo"<br /><small>(with. Adekunle Gold & Lojay)</small> | 14 || — || — || — || — | | ''Fuji'' |- ! scope="row"| "Ring"<br /><small>(Joeboy feat. Shoday)</small> | 34 || — || — || — || — | |{{TBA}} |}
==Concerts and festivals== ===Co-headlining=== * GOtv Boxing Night Jam festival<ref name="TheCable" /> – 2025 * Goldberg's Golden Xmas concert (with Wande Coal, Zlatan, and DJ Neptune)<ref name="The Nation" /> – 2025 * Goldberg's Festival of Drums and Light (with Small Doctor)<ref name="Premium Times" /> – 2026
===Supporting=== * Our Homecoming (with Davido)<ref name="Deeds" /> – 2025
==Reference== {{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shoday}} Category:Living people Category:2000 births Category:21st-century Nigerian singer-songwriters Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters Category:People from Ogun State Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers Category:Yoruba-language Nigerian singers Category:Yaba College of Technology alumni Category:Singers from Lagos