Maffian
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Released | 15 August 2024 |
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Length | 8:07 |
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Maffian (stylized all caps) is the first extended play by Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Maff. It was released on 15 August 2024 distributed by Empire Distribution.[1][2]
Background and release
In 2024, Ayo Maff gain international recognition for featuring Fireboy DML on the song "Dealer".[3][4] Following the recent fame, Ayo Maff released Maffian featuring seven songs with no collaborations.[5]
Critical reception
In a review for OkayAfrica, they wrote that "Now, this storyteller of street realities has released MAFFIAN, a play on his sobriquet. A collection of seven songs, it thrives mainly on Maff’s revelatory perspective and his vocal strength, proving himself a worthy descendant of the Lagos street hop tradition."[6]
In article for PM News, Taiwo Okanlawon said "his assurance about being predestined for greatness also manifests".[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku & JuJu the pen
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "A Beautiful Song" | 2:22 |
2. | "Are You There?" | 2:36 |
3. | "7 Lives" | 2:25 |
4. | "8 Days" | 2:09 |
5. | "2 Dollar" | 2:26 |
6. | "Go Back" | 2:10 |
7. | "Last Week" | 2:34 |
Total length: | 16:44 |
Charts
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Personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify.[10]
- Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku - Primary artist, writer.
- JuJu the pen - writer
- Young Daddy - production (1)
- Magicsticks - production (2)
- 7TEENTRILL - production (3, 7)
- SPACEBOY MERCURY - Production (4, 5,)
- Mastarpiece - production (6)
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref |
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Various | August 15, 2024 | CD, digital download | Standard | [11] |
References
- ^ BellaNaija.com (16 August 2024). "Ayo Maff Delivers Unfiltered Emotion & Grit in Debut EP "Maffian"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Adesanya, Aderonke (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff releases seven-track debut EP 'Maffian'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (28 April 2024). "AYO MAFF: From Bariga to Stardom with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML"". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Daramola, Kunle (8 June 2024). "TCL radio picks: Fireboy takes two spots as Ayo Maff's 'Dealer' moves to third". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ mildtyrant (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff Drops Debut EP "Maffian"". Album Talks. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "The Songs You Need to Hear This Week - Okayplayer". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo Okanlawon. "Ayo Maff Releases Seven-track EP 'Maffian'". PM News.
- ^ "Maffian Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Worldwide Apple Music Album Chart". kworb.net. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Ayo Maff MAFFIAN". Spotify. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "MAFFIAN". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 August 2024.