Tay Iwar, born Austin Iornongu Iwar Jnr on June 9, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a singer-songwriter, composer, sound engineer, and record producer renowned for his innovative blend of R&B, Afro-fusion, and alté sounds. Raised between Lagos and Abuja, he began creating music at age 14 using Fruity Loops software, drawing from classical piano lessons and a diverse influences including Afrobeat, hip-hop, and future bass to craft emotive, genre-defying tracks.​ His career launched with the 2014 mixtape Passport, a collaboration with his brother Suté Iwar that earned Nigerian Teens Choice Awards nominations and marked him as a pioneer in Nigeria's alté scene. Follow-up releases like the 2016 EP Renascentia, 2019's Soulection-backed album Gemini, and 2021's Love and Isolation showcased his evolution, earning Headies nominations, Grammy recognition for songwriting on Wizkid's Made in Lagos (Deluxe), and features on projects like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.​ Tay Iwar co-founded Bantu Collective with his brothers Suté and Terna, fostering Abuja's creative underground while collaborating with artists like Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, M.I Abaga, and Juls. His signature style—introspective lyrics over lush production—has built a global fanbase, with recent signing to Primary Talent International expanding his reach.​ In 2025, Tay Iwar joined Benin City Ent., aligning his visionary sound with a label poised to amplify his fusion artistry on international stages.