Daniella Ibinabo Daniel was born on March 13, 2004, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[5] She is the oldest of five siblings and the first daughter of her parents.[6] From a young age, Daniella began performing at local events, church choirs, and school functions.[7]
My first meaningful experience with music wasn't the typical choir routine, although I briefly joined one. However, I quickly realized it wasn't my path. My most memorable musical experience was mimicking songs I loved and enjoyed as a child. I continued doing this until I developed confidence in my tone and singing abilities. As I grew more confident, I started writing my own songs.[7]
Career
2020–2023: Career beginnings and RAVI
Morravey began her music career in 2020 by posting song covers on social media.[8] In 2023, while practicing a cover, a friend secretly recorded her and posted the video weeks later without her knowledge.[9] Unbeknownst to Morravey, the video went viral. Nigerian singer Davido discovered her talent through the video and subsequently offered her a recording contract with DMW.[10] On March 31, 2023, Davido released his fourth studio album, Timeless,[11] featuring Morravey on the track "In the Garden".[12] This collaboration served as Morravey's debut single and contributed to her rise to fame,[13] debuting at number 83 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.[14] After her successful collaboration with Davido, Morravey performed live sessions of "Feel" and "In the Garden" with Glitch Africa.[15]
On November 2, 2023, she released her debut extended play (EP), RAVI, featuring Davido.[16][17] Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria praised the EP as "a bold statement of intent where the music speaks for itself," rating it 7/10 and highlighting her readiness to enter the mainstream.[18] The EP charted on Apple Music's Albums chart in various countries, peaking at No. 4 in Nigeria, No. 6 in Cameroon, No. 97 in the UK, and No. 33 on the TurnTable Top 50.[19][20] On November 7, she was named Apple Music's Latest Act.[21] She subsequently released the official music video for "Magician", a standout track from her debut EP, RAVI.[22]
2024–present
In May 2024, she released the music video for "Condo".[23] This was followed by the remix "What is Love", featuring DJY Wagner Musiq, released on September 5, 2024.[24] On September 27, Morravey dropped her single "Ifineme" via Entertainment West Africa Limited.[25][26] Capping off a successful quarter, she was named one of Billboard's Afrobeats Fresh Picks on September 30, alongside notable artists Oxlade, Fireboy DML, and Mofe.[27]