Maffian is the first extended play by Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Maff. It was released on 15 August 2024 distributed by Empire Distribution.[1][2]

Maffian
EP by
Released15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
Genre
Length16:44
LabelEmpire Distribution
Producer
  • Young Daddy
  • Magicsticks
  • 7teentrill
  • Spaceboy Mercury
  • Mastarpiece
Singles from Maffian
  1. "Last Week"
    Released: 8 July 2024

Background and release

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In 2024, Ayo Maff gain international recognition for featuring Fireboy DML on the song "Dealer".[3][4] Following the recent fame, Ayo Maff released Maffian featuring seven songs with no collaborations.[5]

Critical reception

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In a review for OkayAfrica, they wrote that "Now, this storyteller of street realities has released MAFFIAN, a play on his sobriquet. A collection of seven songs, it thrives mainly on Maff’s revelatory perspective and his vocal strength, proving himself a worthy descendant of the Lagos street hop tradition."[6]

In article for P.M. News, Taiwo Okanlawon said "his assurance about being predestined for greatness also manifests".[7]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku add JuJu the Pen.

Maffian track listing
No.TitleLength
1."A Beautiful Song"2:22
2."Are You There?"2:36
3."7 Lives"2:25
4."8 Days"2:09
5."2 Dollar"2:26
6."Go Back"2:10
7."Last Week"2:34
Total length:16:44

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history and formats for Maffian
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 15 August 2024 CD, digital download [9]

References

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  1. ^ "Ayo Maff Delivers Unfiltered Emotion & Grit in Debut EP Maffian". BellaNaija. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ Adesanya, Aderonke (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff releases seven-track debut EP Maffian". Tribune Online. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (28 April 2024). "AYO MAFF: From Bariga to Stardom with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML"". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. ^ Daramola, Kunle (8 June 2024). "TCL radio picks: Fireboy takes two spots as Ayo Maff's 'Dealer' moves to third". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  5. ^ mildtyrant (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff Drops Debut EP "Maffian"". Album Talks. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  6. ^ "The Songs You Need to Hear This Week - Okayplayer". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  7. ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo Okanlawon. "Ayo Maff Releases Seven-track EP 'Maffian'". P.M. News.
  8. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (28 April 2024). "Ayo Maff: Barigas Melodic Journey with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  9. ^ "MAFFIAN". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 August 2024.