Johnson Mary-Ann Akalo, who is better known in the music industry as Comandrthyann or simply Comandr, has released her long awaited debut extended play, ‘Beautiful’.
The project, which was released on 30th May, 2025, featured Akalo singing beautiful renditions on the six tracks.
The EP release marks her first sonic release in about 10 years in the industry. Songs featured in the EP include: Dance with me, Be Mine, Cook the mystery, Celebration Time, Happy, and Play The Music. This EP features a cocktail of Jazz, RnB and POP.
MajorKLASSIC produced five of the tracks, except Cook The Mystery which was produced by EX-O and mastered by MajorKLASSIC.
The release is a buildup to her first Jaz concert, set to hold on 9th August, 2025.
Comandrthyann, was born August 10, 1989, in the city of Lagos, Nigeria but hails from Obudu in Cross River State, on her maternal tree she hails from Okrika in Rivers State Nigeria.
She began her professional career as a single act in 2010. She worked with quite a number of notable producers which includes J’mo, TonyTonero, OmariD, DariceEtang, late DrFrabz, ObaK-Solo, Jokayne, DonAdah, Late OJBJazreel, Ex-OMagege, and most recently MajorKlassic.
Her style is Unique and Original.
According to her, “Authentic African Jazz Artist is my slogan.”
The late Nomoreloss was her mentor and they played together many times at RodizzoLounge many years ago, where he fine-tuned her $Jazz sound and groomed her to be the Jazz singer she is today.
She has graced so many stages that hosted great artists like Ikeja Easter Mega Jam that hosted the likes of Tu Baba, Reminisce among others. At the Calabar Carnival 2012 she performed with a live band that featured Top Pianists Precious and Hillary. Other artists that Graced the event included BankyW, Bez, Niniola, and a host of other great acts.
She had performed at many sophisticated and exclusive events and weddings before getting married and even after having her 2 Beautiful Kids Anastasia and Ariel.
Comandrthyann released many singles and collaborations with Amazing acts like Dizzy, Spyro (Spyro Phreeze), and DamienOne (formerly known as Paparazzi)- Gohugtransformer, produced by Darice Etang.
Her other songs include, Hypnotize me, Party Party, Stay, Superstar, Let’s Get Down, Ololufe, Cook The Mystery and the list Goes on.
She recently recovered from a major health challenge and is back to re-inventing her music career with the release of her First EP Titled: BEAUTIFUL.
The song has been released on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Boomplay, Amazon, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, iTunes and many more.