Barry Jhay is a popular songwriter and musician. He is currently 29 years old and got into the limelight after releasing “Aiye.”
Profile Summary
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Birth Name |
Oluwakayode Junior Balogun |
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Nickname |
Barry Jhay |
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Date of Birth |
February 13, 1993 |
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Age |
29 |
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Place of birth |
Lagos State |
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Nationality |
Nigerian |
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Career |
Song writer, Singer |
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Record Label |
Cash Nations Entertainment and Bang Hit Music/TML |
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Net Worth |
$500,000 to $700,000 |
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@therealBarryjhay |
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Year Active |
2019 till date |
Barry Jhay Biography
Barry Jhay, born on February 13, 1993, in Ibadan, Nigeria, is a Nigerian Afrobeats musician known for his cultural style of music. His real name is Oluwakayode Junior Balogun, and he was raised in Lagos.
He comes from a lineage of well-known Yoruba musicians, with his grandfather I.K. Dairo being a Juju traditional artist and his father, Ayinde Barrister, being a credited inventor of Fuji music. Barry Jhay attended nursery and primary school but didn’t pursue higher education as he was focused on music production and sound engineering.
Barry Jhay Career And Achievements
Barry Jhay entered the music scene in 2018 and rose to recognition with the success of his single “Aiye.” The song captured a soulful representation of life’s cyclical nature. His music has explored profound themes such as the Yoruba concept of Ori and conveyed messages of compassion and courage.
In 2019, he won “Rookie of the Year” at the Headies award show and has received nominations for “Best Street-Hop Artist” and “Most Promising Act of the Year” at the Headies and City People Music Awards, respectively.
He released his album “Barry Back” in February 2020 and is currently signed to Cash Nation Entertainment.
Barry Jhay Songs and EP
Barry Jhay released his album “Barry Back” on February 28, 2020. He has also released several singles, including the successful “Aiye.”
Barry Jhay Controversy
Barry Jhay made headlines in March 2021 after his record label owner was found dead in Ghana, and he was taken into custody as a suspect but later released.
His record label boss girlfriend, Aliya, also testified that Barry Jhay is innocent in Kashy’s death.
Barry Jhay released a track for the demise of his boss titled “Rest on Kashy.”
Where does Barry Jhay live?
He is currently based in Nigeria, where he is making more inspirational music for his fans.
Barry Jhay’s social media handles
Barry Jhay is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and is beginning to gather a lot of followers on his social media account; you can follow him at @therealBarryjhay.
Barry Jhay’s Relationship Status
Barry Jhay’s relationship status is currently single.
Barry Jhay’s net worth
Barry Jhay is a successful songwriter and musician; he has been able to make a lot of money from his career, and his net worth is estimated at $500,000 to $700,000.
