| Yo Maps | |
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.png) Yo Maps in 2022 | |
| Born | Elton Mulenga (1994-11-29) November 29, 1994 (age 30) Kasama, Zambia |
| Other names | • Maps
• Olios |
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| Spouse |
Kidist Kifle (m. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
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| Years active | 2016 – Present |
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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. Mulenga's interest in music is said to have started in 2009 while he was a student at Chibombo High School. When he was 18, he and his family moved to Kabwe; there, he recorded his first single 'Njikata Kuboko' in 2016. In 2018, he featured Macky 2 on a hit single titled 'Finally' which eventually became his signature song.
Personal life
Mulenga dated Mwizukanji Nakamba until 2020. They have a daughter together named Bukata. After their public break up he started dating Kidist Kifle later that same year. On April 23, 2022, Mulenga married Kidist Kifle, together they have a daughter, Tendai.
Discography
| Yo Maps discography | |
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| Studio albums | 3 |
| Singles | 20 |
| Music videos | 30 |
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Komando |
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| Try Again |
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| My Hero |
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Singles
- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | ||||
| "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) | – | – | – | – | — | ||
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| NGR | RSA | GHA | UK | ||||
| "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. |
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| 2019 | Ngoma Awards | Song Of The Year | 'Finally' | Won | |
| 2022 | Outstanding Musician Of The Year | Yo Maps | Won | ||
| Album Of The Year | 'Komando' | Won | |||
| Song Of The Year | 'Mr. Romantic' | Won | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Best Male Artist | Yo Maps | Won |
References
- Malumo Silumesi (January 26, 2018). "Maps hopes to find his way". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- Chambo Ng'uni (December 28, 2018). "Finally, Yo Maps arrives". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- L.T Staff (December 31, 2018). "Yo Maps and Macky 2 release music video for their smash hit "Finally"". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- D.N Staff (July 11, 2021). "CONGRATULATIONS YO MAPS & KIDIST". Daily Nation. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- Jeff Kapembwa (February 14, 2023). "YO MAPS RETURNS WITH 'TRY AGAIN'". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- Ano Shumba (December 10, 2019). "Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- Jowit Saluseki (December 6, 2022). "YO MAPS 'FINALLY' BAGS 3 NGOMA AWARDS". Times of Zambia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- AEAUSA Awards Staff (December 31, 2022). "2022 AEAUSA Awards Winners". AEAUSA Awards. Retrieved May 5, 2023.