Lojay

Lojay is the professional name of Nigerian singer-songwriter Lekan Osifeso Jr., an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion artist who gained wider recognition through "Monalisa," his collaboration with producer Sarz. His subsequent work includes the EP GANGSTER ROMANTIC, the debut studio album XOXO and a Grammy-nominated featured appearance on Chris Brown's "Sensational."

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About Lojay

Profile information current to 2026-08-17.

Nigeria · Singer, Songwriter, Music producer · 1 affiliation

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Also known as: Lekan Osifeso Jr., Lekan Osifeso Jnr.
Known for: Afrobeats; Afro-fusion; Nigerian popular music
Country: Nigeria

Singer
Songwriter
Music producer

At a glance

Lojay's wider breakthrough came through "Monalisa," released with producer Sarz on their 2021 collaborative EP LV N ATTN.
"Monalisa" reached number 99 on the UK Official Singles Chart and number 8 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.
His featured appearance with Davido on Chris Brown's "Sensational" produced his first Billboard Hot 100 entry and first Grammy nomination.
Lojay released his 14-track debut studio album, XOXO, in October 2025.

Background and early music

Born in Lagos on April 28, 1996, Lojay grew up in the city, including periods in Ikorodu. Accounts of his early life describe childhood involvement in church drumming and songwriting, followed by performances with a school-age group called Decoy. He later attended university in the United Kingdom, although published accounts disagree about his course of study and whether he completed a degree.

Collaboration with Sarz and breakthrough

After returning to Nigeria around 2018 and concentrating more fully on music, Lojay connected with producer Sarz during the 2020 COVID-19 period. Their collaborative EP LV N ATTN arrived in June 2021 and included "Monalisa," which became his principal breakthrough song and later entered both the UK Official Singles Chart and the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.

Recording career

Lojay followed LV N ATTN with the GANGSTER ROMANTIC EP in March 2023. He also appeared alongside Davido on Chris Brown's "Sensational," which became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry and led to his first Grammy nomination as a featured performer. In October 2025, he released XOXO, identified in his catalog as his debut studio album.

Musical and professional profile

Lojay is identified as a singer, songwriter and music producer working across Afrobeats and Afro-fusion. Koratori appears in the release credits for GANGSTER ROMANTIC and XOXO, supporting a professional association, but those credits do not establish the precise terms, function or exclusivity of any current contractual relationship.

Affiliations

Koratori Recordings Artist associated through release credits present

Timeline

1996-04-28 Born in Lagos.
2009 Had an early studio experience with Decoy and producer Samklef.
2017-12-17 Apple Music dates the release of the five-track Midnight Vibes EP to this date, although a press kit identifies it as a 2016 project.
2018 Returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom and concentrated more fully on developing his music.
2021-06-04 Released the collaborative EP LV N ATTN with Sarz, including "Monalisa."
2022 Received a Headies Next Rated nomination, while "Monalisa" received two category nominations.
2023-03-03 Released the GANGSTER ROMANTIC EP.
2024 Earned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry through Chris Brown's "Sensational," featuring Davido and Lojay.
2025 Received his first Grammy nomination as a featured performer on "Sensational."
2025-10-10 Released the 14-track debut studio album XOXO.

Additional verified details

Current context

Lojay remained active as a recording artist. Apple Music listed "Tenner (Blak Dave Remix)" as his latest release when accessed; streaming-platform listings can change rapidly.
XOXO was the latest full-length album listed in Lojay's principal Apple Music catalog. The catalog listed later singles and remixes but no later full-length Lojay album.
The Recording Academy listed Lojay with one Grammy nomination and no wins. This reflects the Recording Academy artist record as accessed and may change in later award cycles.
Koratori was the most clearly documented organization associated with Lojay's recent major solo releases. Release credits establish an association but do not independently establish the terms or exclusivity of a recording, management or distribution contract.

Biographical facts

Lojay is the professional name of Lekan Osifeso Jr., also styled Lekan Osifeso Jnr.
Apple Music identifies his date of birth as April 28, 1996, and available profiles place his birth in Lagos.
He grew up in Lagos, including periods in Ikorodu.
Al Jazeera reported that he was the eldest of three children and described his mother as a pastor and trader and his father as a construction-business operator.
He engaged with music through church drumming and songwriting in childhood and later performed with a school-age group called Decoy.
He attended university in the United Kingdom and studied at the University of Portsmouth, but accounts differ on his subject and whether he completed a degree.
"Monalisa" peaked at number 99 on the UK Official Singles Chart and number 8 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.
At the 2022 Headies, Lojay was nominated for Next Rated, while "Monalisa" by Lojay and Sarz was nominated for Best Afrobeats Single and Headies' Viewer's Choice.
Lojay and Davido appeared as featured performers on Chris Brown's "Sensational."
"Sensational" became Lojay's first Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at number 71 and spending eight weeks on the chart.