Lojay

Lekan Osifeso Jr. (; born 28 April 1996), popularly known as Lojay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. He peaked at number 8 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart with a remix of his song "Monalisa" with Sarz, which features Chris Brown. He received a nomination for the Headies Award for Next Rated artiste at the 2022 Headies Award.

In 2023, Lojay alongside Nigerian singer Davido were featured on the song "Sensational" by Chris Brown. The song debuted at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100, serving as Davido and Lojay's first entry on the chart. The song earned him his first career nomination at the Grammy Awards, receiving a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category.

Early life and background Lekan Osifeso Jnr was born and raised Lagos, he lived in Ikorodu and later moved to Victoria Island with his family. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth, UK in 2018. Lekan has shown great potential and inclination towards music since he was a child. While in secondary school at Nigerian Turkish Secondary School in Nigeria, he was in a local rap group called Dkoy. While in Dkoy he released hits like Kilode. As his mother was a pastor, Osifeso went to church regularly, as a family routine during his formative years. While growing up, Chris Brown was one of his favorite singers.

In 2019, he released the single "Ariel" and in 2020 he released another single titled "Ogogoro". Between his initial sojourn into the music industry in 2016 and the release of his breakout songs in 2021, Lojay dropped several singles including "Along, Kuli Kuli, Over the Bar" amongst others.

On 4 June 2021, his sophomore EP titled LV N ATTN (stylized from Love and Attention), which was a joint EP alongside producer Sarz, was released. LV N ATTN is a five track EP that contained his breakout single "Tonongo", the song "Monalisa", which he went on to remix with Chris Brown, "LV N ATTN", in which he featured Wizkid, "Panty!" and "Park O X3". The body of work earned a nomination for The Headies Award for Next Rated artist for The Headies 2022.

In 2022, he took part in the Heineken UEFA Champions League trophy tour in Nigeria.

In March 2023, Lojay released his second solo EP titled Gangster Romantic. "Monalisa" was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) later that month.

Discography Albums

Studio albums + List of studio albums, showing selected details, chart positions and certificationsTitleDetailsCharts PeakNGRSA XOXO•Released:10 October 2025

•Guest Appearance :Tyla, Odeal, Victony 3597

EPs

YearWork TitleNotesRef2017 Midnight Vibes Debut EP 2023 Gangster Romantic 7-track EP featuring DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small "Monalisa (Remix)"202279930 8 "Memories"202593———XOXO

As featured artist + List of charted singles as featured artistTitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationAlbumNGR NLD Tip NZ Hot SA SUR UK US "Sensational"(Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay)2023 12 7 7 17 4 45 71 RMNZ: Gold 11:11

Other certified songs + List of other certified songs, showing album and release yearTitleYearCertificationAlbum "Monalisa" 2021 BPI: Gold RMNZ: Gold LV N ATTN

Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResult 2022 The Headies The Headies Award for Next Rated Himself Best Afrobeats Single of the Year"Monalisa" – Lojay & SarzHeadies' Viewer's ChoiceBest Afrobeats Single of the Year