[7][8] In December 2017, he released the Olamide and Lil Kesh-assisted single "Issa Goal", which became the theme song for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

[9][10] The official remix of "Issa Goal" was released on 16 June 2018; it featured vocals by Olamide, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi and Slimcase.

[11] Marley sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba; his musical style spans Afrobeats, Street pop and hip-hop.

[1][12][13] Naira Marley released the Zlatan-assisted track "Am I A Yahoo Boy"[14] on 3 May 2019, and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that same day.[why?

[26][needs update] On 10 May 2021, the EFCC arrested Marley and his friends Zlatan, Tiamiu Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses, Micheal "Taqueesh" Adenuga, and Abubakar Musa.

[37][needs update] Naira Marley was detained by the Nigerian Police Force for contravening the lockdown order imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.

[38] On 13 June 2020, he performed at a concert in Abuja despite the interstate travel ban and social distancing rules aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

[44][45] Marley responded to the accusation by calling the incident a "family affair", claiming Mohbad was likely "high" when making the complaint.