1. In November 2013, Shay signed an endorsement deal with telecommunications service provider Etisalat.
36 Facts About Seyi Shay
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In January 2021, Seyi Shay signed a publishing deal with the French division of Universal Music Publishing Group.
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Seyi Shay's deceased mother was a chorister and her father is a native of Ife.
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Seyi Shay has an elder sister and two older brothers; her sister composed songs for the BBC and one of her brothers was a prominent club and radio disc jockey.
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Seyi Shay grew up in a Christian home and often felt like a loner during her adolescence.
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Seyi Shay started visiting Nigeria when she was two years old and eventually attended the Command High School in Maryland, Lagos.
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Seyi Shay returned to London and performed with the London Community Gospel Choir during their world tour, which included 13 cities in Japan.
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Seyi Shay studied music business management at the University of East London and graduated with a bachelor's degree with honours.
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In 2006, Seyi Shay formed a girl band in the UK called Boadicea; they were managed by Ron Tom, the founder and manager of All Saints and Sugababes.
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The band separated after two years, and Seyi Shay decided to audition for the From Above singing audition.
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Seyi Shay was chosen as the lead vocalist for the female group From Above after the audition.
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The group later disbanded and Seyi Shay had an opportunity to continue her management deal with Mathew Knowles, as well as secure a recording contract with Sony.
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Seyi Shay has worked with a number of musicians, including Justin Timberlake, Brian Michael Cox, Darey, Bilal, Michelle Williams, Chip, Rob Knoxx, Harmony Samuels, and Cameron Wallace.
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Seyi Shay wrote and produced three songs for the soundtrack to Konami's video game Crime Life: Gang Wars.
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Seyi Shay wrote "You Will See", a song that was included on Melanie C's third studio album Beautiful Intentions.
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Seyi Shay was introduced to Sound Sultan during his visit to London in 2011.
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Seyi Shay was introduced to Cecil Hammond, who signed her to his record label, Flytime Music, and launched her solo career in Nigeria.
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In 2013, Seyi Shay left Flytime Music and told Vanguard that she joined the label to promote her brand and still has a good relationship with people at the label.
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Seyi Shay said that while signed to the label, she was very much in control of her brand.
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On 11 August 2011, Seyi Shay released "Loving Your Way" and "No Le Le", two promotional singles that helped launch her music career in Nigeria.
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On 27 July 2012, Seyi Shay released the album's lead single "Irawo", which was produced by Del B and originally titled "Erawo".
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Seyi Shay said she wrote "Irawo" to inspire her colleagues and workmates to pull together.
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Seyi Shay claimed that Olamide's work ethic made working with him simple.
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Seyi Shay has been featured on songs released by several artists, including Praiz, Mr Walz, Yung Grey C, and Amir.
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Seyi Shay played at the 2013 edition of Star Music Trek in Asaba on 20 July 2013.
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On 27 September 2013, Shay performed at the Sisters with Soul concert, which was headlined by Mary J Blige.
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Seyi Shay was a supporting act on the 2013 Hennessy Artistry 2013 Club Tour.
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On 8 January 2014, Seyi Shay released the music video for "Ragga Ragga"; it was filmed in Lagos and directed by Peters.
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At Darey's Love Like a Movie concert on February 15,2014, Seyi Shay shared the stage with Kelly Rowland, D'banj, Tiwa Savage, Mo' Eazy, Zaina, Timi Dakolo, Waje, Muna, JJC, and Eva Alordiah.
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On 10 January 2017, Seyi Shay released the single "Yolo Yolo", which was produced by DJ Coublon.
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In March 2019, Seyi Shay announced on Instagram that she was awarded a concert residency at the Canary Wharf in London.
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Seyi Shay released the remix of "Gimme Love", which features vocals by Teyana Taylor.
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On 2 February 2021, MultiChoice Nigeria appointed Seyi Shay to serve as judge on the sixth season of Nigerian Idol.
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In June 2020, Seyi Shay signed a management deal with Aristokrat Records.
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Seyi Shay believes that her musical prowess covers different genres, and has stated that her music draws from things that inspire her.
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Seyi Shay has cited her mother, Mathew Knowles, 2face Idibia, Beyonce, Tina Turner, Sound Sultan, Wizkid, and Omawumi as mentors.