Oluwakayode Junior Balogun, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who gained fame under the stage name Barry Jhay, is 30 years old.

Barry Jhay was raised in Lagos State despite being born on February 13, 1993, in his home state of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to the family of renowned Fuji Artist Late Ayinde Barrister.

Musical Career

Barry Jhay began his musical career at a very young age. His early love of singing might be attributed to his family’s appreciation of music. Due of his father’s reputation as a great Fuji artist, this was made simple.

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Barry Jhay put money into his passion, which led to the release of the allegedly timeless song “Aiye,” which propelled him to fame.

Due to the song’s high quality, it garnered airplay even with minimal promotion. Barry Jhay’s song Aiye has been credited with reviving the Yoruba sound and culture.

After then, he released a number of songs and albums that earned him some nominations and accolades.

After Davido assisted him in escaping an illegal arrangement with Kizz Daniel’s Flyboi Inc., Barry Jhay was signed by one of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding record labels, Cash Nation Records.

Barry Jhay Net worth

Barry Jhay is not yet listed by Forbes but happened to have gathered a surprising net worth of $100,000.

Barry Jhay Songs / Projects

  • Melanin
  • Aye
  • Grace
  • Gratitude (featured by Superwozzy)
  • Story
  • Daddy
  • Japa
  • Money
  • Ashe She
  • Muje
  • Ori
  • Ma So Pe
  • Kabiyesi
  • Ologbon

Social Media

You can follow Barry Jhay on Instagram @Therealbarryjhay