N'naya juggles academia and music. Prior to doing music professionally, Nnaya boasts impressive academic records, with a master's and PhD from the UK and has been a lecturer at the University of Nigeria. His vibrant soul and captivating melodies are armed with a powerful voice. He weaves stories of love, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience into his music. N'naya's sounds draw inspiration from rich influences, blending Afrobeat's pulsating rhythms with the soulful inflexions of R&B and Pop and the deep connection to everyday life in society embodied in HighLife music. His music can resonate with a universal heartbeat, connecting listeners across borders and cultures. After years of writing songs without producing since 2006, N'naya burst onto the scene in December 2023, nearing the completion of his PhD at the University of Leicester.