Seyi Shay

Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua (born 21 December 1985) known professionally as Seyi Shay (pronounced Shay-yee Shay), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. In 2008, she became the lead singer for the now defunct pop girl group From Above. The group signed a recording deal with Columbia Records and was managed by Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment company. In November 2013, Shay signed an endorsement deal with telecommunications service provider Etisalat. In July 2015, she inked a recording contract with Island Records, and signed a two-year endorsement deal with Pepsi that same year. In November 2015, Shay released her debut studio album Seyi or Shay, which was supported by the singles "Irawo", "Ragga Ragga", "Right Now" and "Murda" featuring Patoranking and Shaydee. In January 2021, Shay signed a publishing deal with the French division of Universal Music Publishing Group.