Codest Boi
Birth nameDavid Toritseju Tonayan
Born (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011-Present
LabelsNo Trace Music
Member ofAandR Duty

David Toritseju Tonayan, professionally known as Codest Boi, is a Nigerian musician and songwriter recognized for his contributions to the Afro pop genre.[1] He gained wider recognition after collaborating with award-winning singer Teni on the 2019 hit single "Laye Mi," which was released on the 15th of March 2019 and known for its blend of playful beats and introspective lyrics.[2]

Early Life

Born on 3 October 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria, he grew up in Lagos and moved to Ghana in 2014.[3] David Toritseju Tonayan, later known as Codest Boi, grew up immersed in the city's rich Afrobeat scene. The music of Fela Kuti, particularly his innovative blend of traditional melodies and driving rhythms, significantly influenced Codest Boi's musical development and sparked a deep interest in the genre's expressive potential.[4]

Career

After releasing his debut song, "Ajara", in 2011,[5] Codest Boi moved to Ghana in 2014 to pursue a professional music career.[4] There, he released his first single, "Jaye", on 15 June 2018.[6][7] On 12 October 2018, Codest Boi released "Gradually", an Afropop track that combined traditional melodies with contemporary beats, contributing to his growing recognition within the genre.[8][9][10] On 15 March 2019, Codest Boi collaborated with Teni on the single "Laye Mi" which gained recognition for its blend of catchy Afropop melodies and thoughtful lyrics exploring themes of love and loss.[11][12][13][14][15] On 13 September 2019, he released "Johanna".[16][17]

Discography

Singles

  • Ajara – 2011
  • Jaye – 2018
  • Gradually – 2018
  • Laye Mi – 2019
  • Johanna – 2019
  • For You – 2021
  • All My Love – 2023

References

  1. ↑ "Resident Advisor".
  2. ↑ Tomiwa (16 March 2019). "Codest Boi - "Laye Mi" ft. Teni". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Brown, Marcus (14 April 2023). "[Song] Codest - "Jaye" (Prod. By BabeOnTheBeat)". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 Online, Tribune (5 August 2023). "Codest Boi: A rising Afropop star with distinctive sound". Tribune Online. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo. "How my parents influenced my music career - Codest Boi". PM News.
  6. ↑ Brown, Marcus (14 April 2023). "[Song] Codest - "Jaye" (Prod. By BabeOnTheBeat)". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Taiwo, Okanlawon. "How my parents influenced my music career - Codest Boi". PM News Nigeria.
  8. ↑ Tomiwa (22 February 2023). "Codest Boi - "Gradually"". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "VIDEO: Codest Boi – Gradually". NotjustOk. 5 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Tomiwa (19 February 2023). "[Video] Codest Boi - "Gradually"". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Codest ft. Teni – Laye Mi". NotjustOk. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Tomiwa (16 March 2019). "Codest Boi - "Laye Mi" ft. Teni". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  13. ↑ Tomiwa (10 April 2019). "[Video] Codest Boi - "Laye Mi" ft. Teni". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  14. ↑ PM News. "Audio: Codest Boi Releases "Laye Mi" Feat. Teni". PM News Nigeria.
  15. ↑ Nation. "Codest Boi: A rising Afropop star with distinctive sound". The Nation.
  16. ↑ Modern Ghana. "LATEST MUSIC RELEASES". Modern Ghana.
  17. ↑ Duncan (13 September 2019). "Codest Boi - "Johanna" | @iam_codest". tooXclusive. Retrieved 27 December 2023.

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