Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji (born 14 April 1994), better known by her stage name Ms Banks, is a Nigerian-British rapper, singer and songwriter.[1] Oji has released three mixtapes as Ms Banks. In 2014, she released her first mixtape titled Once Upon a Grind. She then released her first EP titled New Chapter EP in 2016.[2] The Coldest Winter Ever was released in 2018,[3] followed by The Coldest Winter Ever Part II in 2019.[4] In 2023 she appeared alongside Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra as part of the opening act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 hosted in Liverpool.
Ms Banks | |
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 Banks in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thyra Ebony Kigho Deshaun Oji |
| Born | 14 April 1994 London, England |
| Origin | Camberwell, London, England |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) |
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Early life
She was born to a Nigerian father and a Ugandan mother.[3][5] Oji began writing music at age 11 and she came from very musical family.[6] Banks grew up in South London – just off Walworth Road in Elephant and Castle – and has been grafting away for sometime, revered by her peers for her pairing of technical skill with soul-searching lyricism.[7]
Influences
Ms Banks has cited Nicki Minaj as her biggest influence. She also cites Ms Dynamite, Estelle, Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown and Beyonce as her influences.[6]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
| Once Upon a Grind |
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| The Coldest Winter Ever[8] |
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| The Coldest Winter Ever, Pt. 2[9] |
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| Bank Statement[10] |
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EPs
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| New Chapter |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Song | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Get Loose"[11] | 2017 | Non-album singles |
| "Omg"[12] | ||
| "Vibez"[13] | ||
| "R.I.P."[14] (featuring Loski) |
2018 | The Coldest Winter Ever |
| "Remember the Name"[15] | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Hood B*tch"[16] | The Coldest Winter Ever, Pt. 2 | |
| "Snack"[17] (featuring Kida Kudz) | ||
| "Back It Up"[18] (featuring Geko) | ||
| "Bad B Bop"[19] | ||
| "Still The Best"[20] (with Flyo) |
2020 | Supafly Strikes Again |
| "Anywhere"[21] (with Naira Marley) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Novikov"[22] | ||
| "Nothin' on Me"[23] (featuring Phil Speiser and Wow Jones) | ||
| "You Don't Know"[24] | ||
| "Pull Up"[25] (featuring K-Trap) |
2021 | |
| "Dip"[26] (with Stefflon Don) | ||
| "Go Low"[27] | ||
| "Party"[28] (with Naira Marley) |
Bank Statement | |
| "Typa Way"[29] (with Tion Wayne featuring Eight9Fly) |
2022 | |
| "Bounce" | ||
| "Gbedu" (with Kwesi Arthur, Snypa and Joey B) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Daily Duppy" | 2023 |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Been the Man"[30] (Tinie Tempah, Jme, Stormzy featuring Ms Banks) |
2015 | Junk Food |
| "Champion (Main Mix)"[31] (Juan Magán and Stylo G featuring Ms Banks) |
2018 | Non-album singles |
| "Heartbreaker"[32] (Laura White featuring Ms Banks) | ||
| "Fleek Bop" (Remix)[33] (MelaTwins featuring Ms Banks) | ||
| "Wondering" (Remix)[34] (M.O and Geko featuring Ms Banks) | ||
| "Like Tu Danz"[35] (Juls, Kida Kudz, Pa Salieu featuring Ms Banks) |
2019 | Colour |
| "Woman Like Me"[36] (Little Mix featuring Ms Banks) |
LM5 - EP | |
| "Drama"[37] (Mae Muller, Caitlyn Scarlett featuring Ms Banks) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Gangsta" (Remix)[38] (DARKOO, Br3nya featuring Ms Banks) | ||
| "Die a Little Bit"[39] (Tinashe featuring Ms Banks) |
Songs for You | |
| "Issues"[40] (Nana Rogues featuring Ms Banks) |
2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Interest"[41] (Dolapo, Oxlade featuring Ms Banks) |
2021 | |
| "Woi Oi"[42] (Geko, BackRoad Gee featuring Ms Banks) | ||
| "Die a Little Bit" (KDA Remix)[43] (KDA, Tinashe, Karnage Kills featuring Ms Banks) |
References
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