Seyi Shay did not play it safe with her debut album, “Seyi or Shay,” released in 2015. The 18-track project was built on a bold dual-personality concept: “Seyi” is the traditional good girl, while “Shay” is the edgy international star ready to break every rule. This allowed her to experiment across Afropop, R&B, dancehall, and highlife.
The feature list is stacked with Nigerian music royalty: Wizkid, Olamide, Patoranking, Femi Kuti, and the late Sound Sultan all appear on the project. The production comes from heavy hitters, including Harmony Samuels, Tee-Y Mix, and Legendury Beatz. Hit singles such as the soulful “Right Now,” the high-energy “Murda,” and the vibrant “Jangilova” propelled the album to an Album of the Year nomination at the 2016 Headies. Her vocal versatility and emotional range throughout the project cemented her status as a leading force in African pop music.
