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D'banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), known professionally as D'banj ( ), is a Nigerians, Nigerian singer, rapper, music executive, event host and television personality. He signed with American rapper Kanye West's record label GOOD Music to release his 2012 single "Oliver Twist (D'banj song), Oliver Twist", an uptempo dance fusion of Electronic dance music, EDM and Afrobeats for which he became best known. With record producer Don Jazzy, he co-founded the record label Mo' Hits Records. His stage name is a combination of his first name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo. Early life D'banj, also known as the Kokomaster or Bangalee, was born in Zaria, the northern part of Nigeria to a military officer father and a devoutly religious businesswoman mother from Shagamu in Ogun State, Ogun State. Dbanj has twins as siblings, Taiwo and Kehinde Oyebanjo. D'banj's parents hoped he would follow in his father's footsteps and join the military, but D'banj turned to music instead bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo' Hits Records
Mo'Hits Records (popularly called Mo'Hits) was a Nigeria-based music record label owned by D'banj and Don Jazzy. According to Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mo'Hits Records Limited was founded in 2006, signing D'banj as its first recording artist. Don Jazzy was the CEO/President of the label and D'banj was the Co-Owner. The label went on to sign other artists including Wande Coal, Dr SID, D'Prince and K-Switch. The label specialised in Afrobeat. History Founded in 2006, the first album released by the label was D'banj's ''No Long Thing'' in 2005. Other albums are ''Rundown'' & ''The Entertainer (D'banj album), The Entertainer'' (D'banj), ''Mushin To Mo'Hits, Mushin2Mohits'' (Wande Coal) & ''Turning Point (Dr SID album), Turning Point'' (Dr SID). The label has also released a compilation album called ''Mo'Hits All Stars''. Don Jazzy has won various accolades including Nigeria Music Awards (NMA) Producer of the Year in 2006, and Nigeria Entertainment Awards Music Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (D'banj Song)
"Oliver Twist" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter D'banj. The track was first released in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2012, as the first single from DB Records' compilation album, '' D'Kings Men'' (2013) and D'banj's fourth studio album '' King Don Come'' (2017). For the chart week dated 26 May, "Oliver Twist" debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart—marking the musician's first chart appearance and first Nigerian song to ever debut on the chart. Lyrically, the song expresses D'banj's crave for more women, relating to how the fictional character ''Oliver Twist'' asked for more gruel. Track listing Critical reception Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, stating: As such, his first release on these shores is a confident debut. "I have a confession," he admits over a hypnotic, afrobeat-meets-hip-hop riff, before reeling off a list of famous ladies he wouldn't mind getting better acquainted with – including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Nicki Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Entertainer (D'banj Album)
''The Entertainer'' is the third studio album by Nigerian Afrobeats recording artist D'banj, released in 2008. Production on the album was handled by Don Jazzy. It features guest appearances from Wande Coal, Special Kid, and Kayswitch 'D Produkt’. It was supported by seven singles—"Fall in Love (D'banj song), Fall in Love", "Gbono Feli Feli", "Suddenly", "Kimon", "Igwe", "Olorun Maje", and "Entertainer". The album was named in reference to D'banj's skill as an entertainer. The album was a commercial success due largely to radio airplay, distribution, and marketing strategies. Background Commenting on the album, D'banj said: "I tried not to remind my listeners of the high level of unemployment, poverty, disease, electricity outage including the pains and all the troubles in this world. The concept is to keep it live and happy. All the songs are my personal experiences and journey through life. I hope to touch everyone with this album and I pray the people find it worthwhile." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian music executive, record producer, singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. He founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, as a subsidiary of Mavin Global Holdings, through which he has signed artists including Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Bayanni, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Lifesize Teddy, DJ Big N, and Boy Spyce. He co-founded Mo' Hits Records with D'banj in 2004, and was an in-house producer for Kanye West's GOOD Music from 2011 to 2013. Early life and education Don Jazzy was born Michael Collins Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State, on 26 November 1982, the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh. His father is from Isoko in Delta State. His mother is an Igbo princess from Abia State and his father is a member of the Isoko people. Ajereh's family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos, where Don Jazzy was raised. He was educated at the co-educational high school, Federal G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rundown Funk U Up
''RunDown Funk U Up'' is the second studio album by Nigerian recording artist D'banj. It was released by Mo' Hits Records in 2006. The album was produced by Don Jazzy, and supported by the singles "Why Me", " Do You Like the Koko? (Tongolo Remix)", and " Run Down (Funk U Up)", among others. Singles *"Do You Like the Koko? (Tongolo Remix)" is a single from this album. It is the successor to the hit single "Tongolo" off the '' No Long Thing'' album. *"Run Down unk U Up is a song from this album. *"Why Me" is the lead single from this album. It won the "Song of the Year" award at the 2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International Polar Year. Events January * January 1 **Bulgaria and Romania 2007 enlargement of the European Union, join the European Union, while Slovenia joins the Eur ... Hip Hip World Awards. It also won the "Hottest Single of the Year" award at the 2007 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The music video for "Why Me" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Long Thing
''No Long Thing'' is the debut album by Nigerian recording artist D'banj. It was released by Mo'Hits Records in 2005. The album was produced by Don Jazzy, and supported by the singles " Tongolo", " Socor", and " Mobolowowon". Singles *The music video for "Tongolo" was directed by DJ Tee. It features a cameo appearance from Don Jazzy. D'banj won the "Best Newcomer" award at the 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video A ... for Tongolo. *The music video for "Socor" was also directed by DJ Tee. It also features a cameo appearance from Don Jazzy. *The music video for "Mobolowowon" was also directed by DJ Tee. D'banj played the harmonica in the video. Track listing References 2005 debut albums D'banj albums Albums produced by Don Jazz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerians, Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Dikeh was announced as the deputy governorship candidate under the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election. She was welcomed by Port Harcourt people after her declaration as deputy. Movies and television Dikeh was featured in a movie titled ''Dirty Secret'', which generated controversy among Nigerians due to its inclusion of adult scenes. While some people criticized her role for being nontraditional and un-African, others stated that Dikeh was merely being professional. Music career Following a successful acting career, Dikeh decided to pursue a music career. Before that, she was featured in a music video for Amaco Investments, alongside Patience Ozokwor. She made her music debut by releasing the singles "Hi" and "Itz Ova", the latter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GOOD Music
GOOD Music (often stylized as G.O.O.D. Music; a backronym for Getting Out Our Dreams) is an American independent record label founded by rapper Kanye West in 2004. The label entered an exclusive long-term worldwide music distribution, distribution contract with the Island Def Jam Music Group in 2011. In 2012, the label released its only compilation album, ''Cruel Summer (GOOD Music album), Cruel Summer''. In 2015, Pusha T was appointed President (corporate title), president of the label by West, while record executive Steven Victor was appointed chief operating officer (COO). In late 2022, Pusha T stepped down from the position as he was no longer on speaking terms with West. The label has released two number-one US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles—"All of Me (John Legend song), All of Me" by John Legend, and "Panda (Desiigner song), Panda" by Desiigner—as well as nine number-one US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 albums—''Finding Forever'' (2007) by Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mavin Records
Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a Nigerian corporation and record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label Don Jazzy and D'banj. The label is home to recording artists such as Rema (musician), Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon (singer), Crayon, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx (singer), Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Lifesize Teddy. It also houses producers such as Don Jazzy, Altims, London Record Society, London, Baby Fresh, and Andre Vibez. In 2014, DJ Big N became the label's official disc jockey. D'Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks and Iyanya were all formerly signed to the label. On 8 May 2012, the label released its compilation album ''Solar Plexus (album), Solar Plexus''. In January 2019, Mavin Records secured a multi-million dollars investment from Kupanda Holdings, a subsidiary of Kupanda Capital and TPG Growth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrobeats
Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing, is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Ghana, Nigeria, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Ghana and Nigeria. Genres such as hiplife, jùjú music, highlife, azonto music, and naija beats, among others, were amalgamated under the "Afrobeats" umbrella. Afrobeats is primarily produced in Accra, Lagos, and London. Historian and cultural critic Paul Gilroy reflects on the changing London music scene as a result of shifting demographics: We are moving towards an African majority which is diverse both in its cultural habits and in its relationship to colonial and postcolonial governance, so the shift away from Caribbean dominance needs to be placed in that setting. Most of the grime folks are African kids, either the children of migrants or migrants them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Early life Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolara Oluwayemisi Ojosipe. He is the first of two children. Education Wande Coal began his primary school education at Staff Nursery and Primary School Ijanikin , Lagos State, and later attended Federal Government College Lagos, Federal Government College ijanikin Lagos in Lagos State , for his secondary school education. He then proceeded to University of Lagos, The University of Lagos (Unilag), Lagos State, where he studied Human Kinetics. Career Wande Coal started singing in the teenage choir at his church. He got his first break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer. He got signed to Don Jazzy's Mo' Hits Records in 2006 and was featured on D'banj's ''RunDown Funk U Up'' album on singles such as "Loke", "Tonosibe" and "Why Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Of A Yellow Sun (film)
''Half of a Yellow Sun'' is a 2013 Anglo-Nigerian drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and based on the Half of a Yellow Sun, novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This film explores the profound themes of identity, love, and resilience in the face of war. It confronts the complexities of personal relationships set against the backdrop of political chaos, while also addressing the lingering effects of colonialism on Nigerian society. The narrative portrays the struggle for personal identity and the quest for love amidst the horrors of war, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition during one of Africa's most challenging historical periods. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, Genevieve Nnaji, OC Ukeje and John Boyega and was filmed on location in Nigeria. The film premiered in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. It had a mixed reception from critics. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
