Yo Maps
Zambian singer
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| Intro | Zambian singer | ||
| Places | Zambia | ||
| is | Singer Songwriter | ||
| Work field | Music | ||
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| Birth | 29 November 1994, Kasama, Northern Province, Zambia | ||
| Age | 30 years | ||
| Star sign | Sagittarius | ||
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Biography
Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994) better known by his stage name Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.
Early life and career
Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. Mulenga's interest in music is said to have started in 2008 while he was a student at Chibombo High School. When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; there, he recorded his first single 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song.
Personal life
On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Komando |
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| Try Again |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Njikata Kuboko" | 2016 | |
| "Finally" | 2018 | |
| "Season Yanga" | 2019 | |
| "System" | 2019 | |
| "Komando" | 2021 | Komando |
| "Tiliko" | 2022 | |
| Mr. Romantic | ||
| "Aweah" | ||
| "Fatima" | 2023 | |
| "Try Again" | Try Again |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Ngoma Awards | Song Of The Year | 'Finally' | Won | |
| 2022 | Outstanding Musician Of The Year | Yo Maps | Won | ||
| Album Of The Year | 'Komando' | Won | |||
| Song Of The Year | 'Mr. Romantic' | Won | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Best Male Artist | Yo Maps | Won |