Yo Maps

Elton Mulenga (born November 29, 1994), commonly known as Yo Maps, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.

Early life and career Mulenga was born on November 29, 1994, in Kasama. When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; where he recorded his first single titled 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a hit single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his breakout signature song.

Personal life Mulenga dated Prudence Nakamba (popularly known as Mwizukanji) until 2020 when they broke up. They have a daughter together named Bukata. After the break up the same year, he dated Kidist Kifle with whom he was reportedly living with. On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, and together they have a daughter, Tendai. Since then, his wife Kidist Kifle appears in some of his music videos and manages an aspect of his public persona.

Discography

Studio albums + List of studio albums with selected details Title Details Komando Released: 2021 Formats: CD, digital downloadTry Again Released: 2023 Formats: digital download My Hero Released: 2024 Formats: digital downloadVibes on Vibes Released: 2026 Formats: digital download

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumNGRRSAGHAUK"Njikata Kuboko" (featuring T-Gear) 2016 – – – – "Finally" (featuring Macky 2) 2018 – – – – "Mr. Romantic" 2022 – – – – "Try Again" (featuring Abel Chungu) 2023 – – – – Try Again"Fatima" (featuring Berita) – – – – "So Mone" (featuring Tay Grin) – – – – "Nga Teba Yahweh" 2024 – – – – "Confirmation" (featuring Iyanya) – – – – "Superman" (featuring Omarion) – – – – "Bana Bandi" – – – – My Hero As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumNGRRSAGHAUK"Mapalo"(Jemax featuring Yo Maps) 2018 – — — —"Season Yanga"(Bobby East featuring Yo Maps) 2019 – — — —"Don't Go Away"(Mr. Crown featuring Yo Maps) 2023 – — — —

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref. 2019Ngoma Awards Song Of The Year 'Finally' 2022 Outstanding Musician Of The Year Yo Maps Album Of The Year 'Komando' Song Of The Year 'Mr. Romantic' African Entertainment Awards USA Best Male Artist Yo Maps 2025 AFRIMA Awards Best Male Artist in Southern Africa Yo Maps