Goya Menor Explained

Bright Goya born (4 May 1995) known professionally as Goya Menor, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. He is best known for his breakout remix for "Ameno" featuring Nektunez, which reached number one in over 10 countries including his home country Nigeria.

Early life and education

Goya Menor is from Edo State, Nigeria. He studied sociology at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State. Additionally, he holds an honorary doctorate in business management from the American Management University.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Menor gained mainstream attention with his breakout remix, "Ameno" featuring Nektunez, which reached number one in over 10 countries including his home country Nigeria.^{[3] [4] [5]} Shaq O'Neal, Paul Pogba and other celebrities took part in Ameno's dance challenge,^{[6] [7]} his manager Joseph Oche Udeh played a role in Ameno's remix success.^{[8] [9]} Ameno remix was later remixed by David Guetta.^{[10] [11]} In 2022, Menor, alongside Nektunez, won the award for Best Street-Hop Artiste in the 15th Headies Award.^{[12] [13]}

Discography

• Bomboy - EP (2024)^[14]
• "Don Dada (Boss)" (2023)^[15]
• "Wahala No Dey" - (2024)
• "Grace" - (2022)^[16]
• "Para" - (2024)^[17]
• "I Do" (2024)^[18]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Okwuego . Oluchi . 17 March 2023 . Ameno Amapiano' crooner Goya Menor receives honorary doctorate degree . 20 September 2024 . Voice of Nigeria . en-US.
2. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 17 October 2022 . 'Ameno Amapiano' crooner Goya Menor receives honorary doctorate degree . 20 September 2024 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
3. Web site: 28 December 2021 . 2021 End of Year: You want to bamba, Serve breakfast, Cut soap, Nigerian slangs in 2021 . 20 September 2024 . BBC News Pidgin.
4. Web site: Meet Goya Menor, artiste behind viral 'Ameno' amapiano remix . 20 September 2024 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
5. Web site: AfricaNews . 30 March 2022 . First ever Billboard US Afrobeats chart: Check out Top 10 songs . 20 September 2024 . Africanews . en.
6. Web site: Atqnews . 20 January 2022 . Africa: Former US Basketball player Shaquille O' Neal dances to Amena Goya's Viral Amapeano Song in a tweet . 20 September 2024 . ATQ News . en-US.
7. AMENO AMAPIANO dance challenge Shaq O'Neal, Paul Pogba, and Madara MusekafeTV . 19 January 2022 . MuseKafe TV . 20 September 2024 . YouTube.
8. Web site: 6 January 2022 . MC Smart Shares Strong Times With Ameno Singer, Goya Menor – Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 20 September 2024 . en-GB.
9. Goya Menor Performs "Ameno Amapiano, You Wanna Bamba and Bounce" 2022 FELABRATION M3TV . 18 October 2022 . M3TV . 20 September 2024 . YouTube.
10. Web site: 19 April 2022 . Goya Menor Set To Release Music With David Guetta SEE DETAILS . 20 September 2024 . NotjustOk . en-US.
11. Web site: Shehu . Idris . 21 March 2022 . Goya Menor announces 'Ameno Amapiano' remix with David Guetta . 20 September 2024 . TheCable Lifestyle . en-US.
12. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 5 September 2022 . Nektunez & Goya Menor's 'Ameno Amapiano' wins Best Street Hop Award at the 2022 Headies . 20 September 2024 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
13. 5 September 2022 . Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards (Full Winners List) . 20 September 2024 . Billboard.
14. Web site: Bomboy by Goya Menor Album . 20 September 2024 . Afrocharts . en.
15. Web site: Kan . Toni . 29 October 2023 . Step into the Festive Season with Confidence, Courtesy of "Don Dada (Boss)" by Goya Menor . 20 September 2024 . The Lagos Review . en-US.
16. Web site: 26 August 2022 . Goya Menor and Lade Combine Forces For New Single 'Grace' . 20 September 2024 . NotjustOk . en-US.
17. Web site: 18 August 2024 . Para Lyrics by B-Tone Ft Goya Menor & Cprince . 20 September 2024 . NotjustOk . en-US.
18. Web site: 12 April 2024 . Goya Menor and Magnito combine forces for new single 'I Do' . 20 September 2024 . NotjustOk . en-US.