Llona

About

Nigerian Afro-pop and Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for emotionally honest songs like "HBP," "Cold War," "Comforter," "How I Live," "Can't Breathe," and "Another Day," as well as for his debut album Homeless.

Before fame

He originally pursued music under the stage name 2Classic and leaned toward rap. He performed locally, wrote constantly, and posted freestyles. He eventually transitioned into a more melodic style and adopted the name Llona. He released his first song "Nobody" as Llona in 2022. He followed this with his breakout song "HBP" which was released in 2023. His big break came when Bella Shmurda joined him on the "HBP" remix in 2024. He released his first album Homeless in 2024.

Trivia

He received Headies nominations including Rookie of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2025. He is known for songs that feel like life therapy and focusing on mental health and survival.

Family life

He was born Michael Ajuma Attah. He was born in Kogi State, Nigeria, and spent his formative years in Kano, Nigeria.

Associated with

He and Burna Boy are both well-known Nigerian singers.