Bob Manny
Oyelesi Emmanuel (born 9 October 2004), professionally known as Bob Manny, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and influencer from Ogun State, Nigeria. He is known for blending rap music with Afrobeats melodies, creating emotionally driven songs inspired by street life, hustle, pain, ambition, and survival. Bob Manny gained recognition in Nigeria’s underground music scene through independent releases on streaming platforms such as Audiomack and Spotify.
Bob Manny 
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| Birth name | Oyelesi Emmanuel |
| Born | 9 October 2004 (age 21) Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Rap, Afrobeat |
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| Website | bobmanny.com |
Early life
Bob Manny was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, on 9 October 2004. He is originally from Ogun State and spent parts of his early life in Lagos, where he developed an interest in music and entertainment at a young age. According to online music profiles, he was raised around the streets of Lagos, an environment that heavily influenced his lyrical style and storytelling.
Education
He attended Gateway ICT Polytechnic, where he further developed his passion for music while balancing academics and creative work.
Career
Bob Manny began releasing music independently in the mid-2020s. His music combines elements of hip-hop, Afrobeat, melodic rap, and street-inspired storytelling. His songs often focus on emotional struggles, loyalty, perseverance, fake friendships, and life experiences growing up in Nigeria.
He released tracks including Pain & Agony, Death, Still Moving, and Popo (Men In Red) on Audiomack and other digital platforms. Several of the songs were associated with his project ALIVE, released under SBM Records.
Bob Manny’s growing online presence on streaming platforms helped him attract listeners across parts of Africa, especially in Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya.
In 2026, reports emerged that he was preparing an upcoming project titled The Man They Made Me, an album expected to explore themes of transformation, pain, survival, betrayal, and self-discovery.
Musical style and influences
Bob Manny’s sound is influenced by Nigerian street-hop culture, Afrobeat rhythms, and modern melodic rap. His lyrical approach focuses on personal experiences and emotional storytelling, often reflecting themes of hardship, determination, and ambition.
Discography
Albums and projects
- ALIVE
- The Man They Made Me (upcoming)
Selected songs
- “Pain & Agony”
- “Death”
- “Still Moving”
- “Popo (Men In Red)”
- “Life”