Zaylevelten, also known by his producer alias Tenski, is a Nigerian rapper and producer born Chisom Okoro on August 12, 2002. Raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State, with family roots in Ohaozara, Ebonyi State, he first performed under the name Aizay before rebranding to Zaylevelten in 2023 after fans consistently mispronounced his original stage name.
Zaylevelten's sound blends trap, alte, hip-hop, and Afrobeats, delivered in a fluid mix of English, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, and Igbo. He produces much of his own music under the Tenski name, giving his records a distinct sonic signature built specifically around his gritty vocal style rather than the other way around.
His 2025 single Maye became a viral breakout moment, drawing recognition from major names including Davido, and helped spark the Tenski Glitch Challenge on TikTok. He followed it with Pawon and Fly, both self-produced, before releasing his 12-track mixtape then 1t g0t crazy on October 1, 2025, and its deluxe edition then 1t g0t crazier.
With co-signs from Davido, Zlatan, and Odumodublvck, and over ten songs surpassing a million Spotify streams, Zaylevelten has built a dedicated alte and rap-rage fanbase. He is regarded as one of the first rappers to break out of Ikorodu as a fully realized artist, without diluting his sound to fit mainstream expectations.
