Azeez Adeshina Fashola popularly known by his stage name Naira Marley is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is the CEO of Marlian Records. Marley bagged distinction in Business from Peckham Academy. He also studied Business Law at Crossways College. This article will look into Naira Marley’s cars, net worth, biography, and houses.
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Biography
Azeez Adeshina Fashola professionally known as Naira Marley was born on 10 May 1991. He moved to Peckham, South London, England at the age of 11. He graduated with a distinction in Business from Peckham Academy. Naira Marley also studied Business Law at Crossways College now Christ the King Sixth Form College.
Career
Naira Marley had plans of becoming an MC and voice-over artist while growing up. He began singing in 2014 after discovering his passion for music. That same year, he released the Max Twigz-assisted track “Marry Juana” before releasing his debut EP Gotta Dance.
Fast forward to 2017, the singer released a single “Issa Goal”, a single that was assisted by Olamide and Lil Kesh. The single was adopted by Super Eagles as their theme song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A year later, the remix of the single was released, it featured vocals by Olamide, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi, and Slimcase.
He derived his stage name from Jamaican Bob Marley, whom he admires, his dreadlocks are also a tribute to the singer. Naira Marley sings in English, Pidgin, and Yoruba, his music is a blend of Afrobeats and hip-hop.
Marlian Records and debut album
On 3rd May 2019, Naira Marley released the Zlatan-assisted track “Am I A Yahoo Boy”, and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that same day. A few days after his release, the singer released “Soapy”. The music won him the Viewer’s Choice at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards on 11 January 2020.
He released his second EP Lord of Lamba, a mixture of Afrobeats and hip-hop on 18 December 2019. The EP comprised of six tracks and featured guest artists such as CBlvck, Young John, and Mayorkun.
Naira Marley announced the launch of his record label Marlian Records during the “Marlian Fest” which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on 30 December 2019. He unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, and Fabian Blu as signed acts.
Controversies
EFCC arrest
Naira Marley was arrested alongside Zlatan, Timiu Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses, Micheal “Taqueesh” Adenuga, and Abubakar Musa, a day after releasing the video of the single “Am I A Yahoo Boy”. Zlatan and three others were released, and Naira Marley was kept in custody due to the evidence against him.
On 16 May 2019, he appeared before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi on an 11-count charge of Fraud made against him by EFCC. Marley released “Why” a song that was accompanied by an image of him in handcuffs. He was released on 14 June 2019. A few days later, he released “Soapy” a track about the sexual habit of inmates in detention.
Assault allegation
Following the death of MohBad on 12 September 2023, the singer was accused of assault. There have been a whole lot of images and videos of him with noticeable injuries that necessitated hospitalization in circulation online. Marley responded to the accusation by calling the incident a “family affair”, claiming Mohbad was likely “high” when making the complaint.
Albums
Naira Marley released God’s Timing’s the Best in 2022.
Singles
Naira Marley has a lot of singles, they include:
- Kosi Werey
- Issa Goal
- Japa
- Am I A Yahoo Boy
- Opotoyi (Marlians)
- Why
- Soapy
- Back2work
- Bad influence
- Mafo
- Tesumole
- Isheyen
- Yanyanyan
- Aye
- Dido Lobo
- Mofoti
- Anywhere
- As E Dey Gp
- Idi Oremi
- Chi Chi
- Koleyewon
- Drug Test
- First Time in America
- Coming featuring Busiswa
Naira Marley’s houses
In 2020, Naira Marley purchased his fifth house in Lekki, Lagos State. He announced the acquisition of his tenth house on February 2023.
The singer owns over 10 luxury houses across the State.
Was Naira Marley’s house burned or set ablazed?
A few days after MohBad’s death, claims had it that Naira Marley’s house had been set on fire by angry youths. We carried out research and found out that the story was false, Naira Marley’s house was not attacked.
Naira Marley’s cars
Naira Marley owns a range of luxury cars which include a 2014 Bentley Continental, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, Porsche Cayenne, etc.
2014 Bentley Continental
Naira Marley’s 2014 Bentley Continental comes standard with a 4.0 liter V8 engine which produces 500 hp at 6,000 rpm and 487 lb-ft of torque at 1,700 rpm. Power is sent to the all-wheel drive system from the 8-speed transmission. The price of Naira Marley’s 2024 Bentley Continental is estimated at 25,000,000 Naira
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
The production of Mercedes-Benz CLA250 started in 2013 ahead of the 2014 model year. It is powered by a choice of four-cylinder engines, including a 1.6L and 2.0 L gasoline and 3 diesel, a 1.5 L, a 1.8 L, and 2.2 L. The engines are mated to either a 6- or 7-speed automatic transmission. His Mercedes Benz CLA250 is classified under the first-generation CLA, its production ended in 2019.
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
Naira Marley also owns a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. They displayed a photo of the luxury SUV alongside his Bentley Continental and Porsche.
Naira Marley’s net worth
Naira Marley’s net worth in 2025 is estimated at $4,500,000.
Things to know about Naira Marley at a glance
| Full name | Azeez Adeshina Fashola |
| Other names | Naira Marly |
| Born | 10 May 1991 |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
| Hip Hop | |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Labels | Marlian Records |
| Cars | Bentley Continental |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | |
| Porsche Cayenne | |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon | |
| Range Rover Evoque | |
| Net worth | $4,500,000 |
