[6] He attended Comprehensive High School in Rivers State before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt.

[8] Omah Lay began his career in a rap group where he went by the stage name "Lil King."

[1] The same year, he signed to the record label named KeyQaad[6][9] and began working on Get Layd, his debut EP.

[13] The same year he also appeared on the song "Infinity" on the Olamide's album Carpe Diem, which topped the Apple Music charts in Nigeria.

[14] On 3th July 2020, Lay was the first artist highlighted for Apple's Africa Rising Campaign to spotlight African talent.

[29] As part of the album release, Lay launched the Boy Alone Tour where he played in both the United States and Canada in 2022.

[32] He was also featured on the song "I Can't Stop" along with Big Boss Vette which was a deluxe edition bonus track for the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

[34] During one of his performances in London, he drew criticism for inviting a female fan on stage to dance while her boyfriend was in attendance (and left the venue in disappointment).

[35] He also released the single "Holy Ghost" in 2024 as well as a remix of the song where he collaborated with French DJ and producer Martin Solveig.