Oluwa Toyo

Oluwa Toyo
Also known asOluwa Toyo
Born
Balogun Toyosi Caleb

(1990-03-16) 16 March 1990
Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeats
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active2023–present
LabelRegler Records Ltd

Balogun Toyosi Caleb (born 16 March 1990), known professionally as Oluwa Toyo, is a Nigerian singer[1]and songwriter.[2] He gained recognition in 2024 after his collaboration 'Awe'[3]featuring Hotkeed entered the Spotify Viral Top 50 chart.[4] On 25 October 2024, he reached No. 13 on the TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes.[5] His single “Saro” debuted at No. 22 on the TurnTable Top 50 single chart in August 2025 and went viral on TikTok.[6]

Early life and education

Balogun Toyosi Caleb was born on 16 March 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Shyllon Primary School, where he began his primary education in 1998.[7] He attended Ilupeju College, Ilupeju, in 2002 for his junior secondary schooling. He later continued his senior secondary education at Ikotun High School in 2005. He attended Adekunle Ajasin University, graduating in 2015. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Lagos.[8]

Career

On 10 August 2024, Oluwa Toyo entered the Spotify Viral Top 50 chart with the collaboration 'Awe'. [4] He later released an EP on 18 October 2024. On 25 October 2024, he reached No. 13 on the TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes.[9] He was listed among the top trending emerging artists on Audiomack[10] and was also named among the top 8 Afrobeats Artists to Watch in 2025 by Independent Nigeria.[1] On 25 January 2025, he was listed among the top 10 Most Underrated Nigerian Artistes in 2024 by This Day.[11] On 25 August 2025, Oluwa Toyo’s single 'Saro' debuted at No. 22 on the TurnTable Top 50 single chart.[12] The song was also listed among Nigeria’s top viral TikTok songs of 2025.[13] On 5 December 2025, he reached the Apple Music Nigeria Top 10 with the single 'Worry Dem'.[14]

Discography

EPs

  • Omo Balo (2024)[9]

Singles

  • Awe. (featuring Hotkeed)(2024)[3]
  • Saro (2025)[15]
  • Authentic La Cruise (ALC)(2025)
  • Jaburata (2025)[16]
  • Slow Down (2025)
  • Worry Dem (2025)[14]
  • Talk About Me (2026)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Top 8 Afrobeats Artists To Watch In 2025". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  2. ^ "10 things you probably didn't know about popular Nigerian artist, Oluwa Toyo". Vanguard Nigeria. Editorial. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b {"TML Vibez "Alhamdulillah" and Oluwa Toyo's "Awe" (feat. Hotkeed) Among Best Afro‑Adura Songs". The Sun News Nigeria. Editorial. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Oluwa Toyo enters Spotify Viral Top 50 with 'Awe' collaboration". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Oluwa Toyo Scores Viral Hit with "Awe," Earns First TurnTable Chart Entry". PM News Nigeria. Editorial. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Oluwa Toyo's "Saro" Gains Momentum as TikTok Embraces the Sound". Nigerian Tribune. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Oluwa Toyo: Emerging Nigerian Artist and Entrepreneur". PM News Nigeria. Editorial. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  8. ^ "How Oluwa Toyo Is Combining Music and Education". PM News Nigeria. Editorial. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  9. ^ a b "Oluwa Toyo Climbs to No. 13 on TurnTable NXT Emerging Chart After Omo Balo EP". PM News Nigeria. Editorial. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Mavo, Oluwa Toyo, Billar Stoner Among Top Trending Emerging Artists in Audiomack". Nigerian Tribune. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Top 10 Most Underrated Nigerian Artistes in 2024". Thisday Nigeria. Editorial. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Oluwa Toyo's "Saro" debuts at official Nigeria TurnTable Singles Chart". Independent Nigeria. Editorial. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Oluwa Toyo's "Saro" Listed Among Nigeria's Top Viral TikTok Songs of 2025". Dailytimes Nigeria. Editorial. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  14. ^ a b "Oluwa Toyo Reaches Apple Music Nigeria Top 10 with "Worry Dem"". Dailytimes Nigeria. Editorial. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Saro". Audiomack. Editorial. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Oluwa Toyo Releases Inspirational Single "Jaburuta"". Thisday Nigeria. Editorial. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
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