Singer, Niniola Apata, popularly known as Niniola, has received a certificate of recognition from the Recording Academy for her work as a composer on the album, The Lion King: The Gift by American singer, Beyonce.
The 33-year-old shared a picture of the certificate on Instagram on Thursday.
“And The Grammy Certificate @recordingacademy just came in the mail today…Thank You God and thank you to everyone that has been supporting. Love u all.,” she captioned the post.
Beyonce featured Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Niniola and other African singers on the album which is the soundtrack to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film, The Lion King.
Niniola wrote and performed the song, ‘Find Your Way Back’, which contains elements of her 2017 song, ‘Maradona.’
In November 2019, the Lagos-born singer announced that she had received an advanced loyalty check for her work on the album.
She wrote on Instagram,” ‘Maradona’!!! The Song that keeps giving! When the advance royalty cheque comes in from featuring on @Beyonce’s Album, ‘The Gift’, and you can’t but give thanks to God…”
