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Dagrin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was produced in April 2011. He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria. He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers of all time. Early life Olaonipekun's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos State. Career He released his first studio album Still On The Matter in 2006-07. In 2009, He released his second studio album called C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omoita). In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (''C.E.O.''), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals. His album ''C.E.O.'' (Chief executive Omota ''English:'' Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album. From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nito-P
Paul Otasowie Ajayi known professionally as Nito-P is a Nigerian singer. Early life and career Paul Otasowie Ajayi was born on 30 October 1992 in Egbeta in Benin City, Edo State. He attended Okada Grammar School and Delta State University, Abraka The Delta State University, Abraka - popularly known as DELSU - is a State government-owned university in Nigeria with the main campus located at Abraka, Delta State and its sub-campus at Oleh. The Oleh campus was established with the 1995 Am ... for his tertiary education. Having been influenced by Dagrin, Ajayi began his musical career in 2012. Nito-P released his debut extended play, ''Most Wanted'' a five-track play of Afrobeats and hip-hop which featured singles such as "Flying Higher" and "All Eyez on Me". References {{Authority control Living people 1992 births Yoruba musicians Nigerian hip-hop singers Nigerian male rappers 21st-century Nigerian male singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies 2010
The fifth edition of the Hip Hop World Awards took place on May 29, 2010, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony was conducted without a host. Wande Coal was the biggest winner of the night with five plaques, including Artiste of the Year. Don Jazzy won the Producer of the Year award. Hip hop duo Skuki won the Next Rated category. Da Grin's ''C.E.O'' won for Best Rap Album in a posthumous fashion. He was also honored by General Pype during the singer's performance. Performers * Goldie Harvey * Obiwon *Ark Quake – "Alanta" *D'Prince *Wande Coal *General Pype Winners and nominees Album of the Year *''C.E.O'' – Da Grin *''Mushin 2 Mo'Hits'' – Wande Coal (Winner) *''Un-darey-ted'' – Darey *''Danger'' – P-Square *''Least Expected'' – Bracket Artiste of the Year *Wande Coal (Winner) *Terry G *Darey *Bracket *Da Grin Song of the Year *"Yori Yori" – Bracket (Winner) *"Kokoroko" – Kefee (featuring Timaya) *"You Bad" – Wande Coal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doris Simeon-Ademinokan
Doris Simeon (born 22 July 1979) is a Nigerian actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She has starred in Yoruba and English language roles. She is also the CEO of Davris Beauty Centre, located in Ifako, Lagos. Acting career Simeon initially aspired to be a newscaster, but a friend told her about an audition for a cameo role in ''Papa Ajasco'', a situational comedy by Wale Adenuga Production (WAP). She went for the audition and secured the role. Simeon started her acting career with a part in three episodes of the ''Papa Ajasco'' comedy series. She then had roles in Nollywood films ''Oloju Ede'', ''Alakada'', ''Ten Million Naira'' and ''Modupe Temi''. She also appeared in ''Eti Keta.'' In 2010, she starred as Da Grin's girlfriend in ''Ghetto Dreamz'' and co-produced ''Omo Iya kan''. Given her first role by actor and director Yomi Ogunmola, she rose to the top, starring in over 100 films. Simeon is a versatile actress who performs in Yoruba and English. She is also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Of Ajasa
Olusegun Osaniyi (born July 16, 1982), who is known by his stage name "Lord of Ajasa" or "Alariwo of Africa" is a Nigerian rapper, singer and the CEO of Apashe Records. He is a native of Akure, Ondo State. He was given the name "the Lord of Flavor" (Ajasa is Yoruba term for flavor) in his polytechnic days in Ondo state, where he majored in Quantity Survey. He raps primarily in Yoruba Language. "Ma yi lo" was his first track which made him popular and it came out in 2000. In the beginning of his career, he collaborated with 9ice, Olamide, and the late Da Grin Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was produced in April 2011. He is recognized for paving the way for i ..., among other Nigerian singers. Due to his health challenge, which was diagnosed to be peptic ulcer, he left the music industry with the claim that he was into other businesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanguard (Nigeria)
''Vanguard'' is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition. In June 1990, the paper's publication was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, the Military Governor of Lagos State Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, Nigerian states, Lagos is the second List of Nigerian states by population, most populous state but the List of Nigerian states by area, smallest .... In December 2008, "current affairs resource" website ''Point Blank News'' published a story that alleged the wife of the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers was involved in a ritual killing. ''The Vanguard'' took the reporter to court, claiming he was attempting extortion. In December 2009, a Niger Delta peace activist commended Vanguard Newspaper for its reporting on the government's in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoruba Musicians
Yoruba may refer to: * Yoruba people, an ethnic group of West Africa * Yoruba language, a West African language of the Volta–Niger language family * Yoruba alphabet, a Latin alphabet used to write in the Yoruba language * Yoruba religion, West African religion * Yorubaland Yorubaland () is the homeland and cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa. It spans the modern-day countries of Nigeria, Togo and Benin, and covers a total land area of . Of this land area, 106,016 km2 (74.6%) lies within Niger ..., the region occupied by the Yoruba people * ''Yoruba'' (spider), a genus of ground spiders See also * {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 9 – Van Halen releases their sixth studio album ''1984 (Van Halen album), 1984'' (''MCMLXXXIV''), which debuts at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and will go to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican City, Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria, Seychelles, Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh 128K, Macintosh personal computer in the United States. *January 27 – American singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the making of the Pepsi commercial. February * February 3 ** John Buster and the research ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Deaths
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21st-century Male Rappers
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Nigerian Male Rappers
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians are derived from over 250 ethno-linguistic groups.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacity, megacities in the world. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until the Government of Nigeria, government's December 1991 decision to move their capital to Abuja, in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial center, financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and Urban area, urban areas. In 2024, Time Out (magazine), Time Out magazine ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world. A megacity, it has the second-highest Gross domestic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies Award For Artiste Of The Year
The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to P-Square in 2006. Recipients Category records Most wins Most nominations Notes References The Headies, Artiste {{Nigeria-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
