D'banj
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| D'banj | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo |
| Also known as | Koko Master |
| Born | 1980 |
| Origin | Zaria, Nigeria |
| Genre(s) | R&B, African hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, Singing |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label(s) | Mo' Hits Records |
| Associated acts | JJC & 419 Squad |
| Website | Official website |
Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born in 1980 Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria),known commonly as, D'banj is a London-based Nigerian singer-songwriter and harmonica player. "Dapo" is a nickname for the Yoruba name "Ifedapo" (meaning "Love came together").[1] He cites Fela Kuti as his "great mentor"[2].
He is billed to make his first ever performance in the United States on Friday July 6th in Maryland, at Potter's Place [1]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
Curriculum Vitae
- No Long Thing
- Run Down Funk U Up
[edit] Singles
- Tongolo
- Socor
- Mobolowowon
- Run Down
- Why Me
- Move Your Body
- kiwon
- Maje
[edit] Awards
Won
- UNITED NATIONS YOUTH AMBASSADOR (World Federation of United Nations Association)
- Best African Act (MTV Europe Music Awards 2007)
- Most Promising Male Artiste (KORA All African Awards 2005) [4]
- Hip Hop World Revelation (HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2006 hosted by Hip Hop World Magazine)[5]
- Artist of the year (Nigerian Music Awards (NMA) 2006)[6]
Nominated
- Best Newcomer - Tongolo (Channel O African Music Video Awards 2006)[7]
- Best West African - Tongolo (Channel O African Music Video Awards 2006)[8]
- Best African Act - (MOBO Awards 2007)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Meaning of Ifedapo in Nigerian.name
- ^ Nubian Underground. The Home of Responsible African Hip-Hop Music and Culture
- ^ Home - WFUNA
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/africaonyourstreet/kora_awwards_2005.shtml
- ^ http://www.hiphopworldmagazine.com/featurex.aspx?featureid=32
- ^ http://www.nigeriamusicawards.com/nomination.htm
- ^ Advertising and Marketing in South Africa
- ^ Advertising and Marketing in South Africa
[edit] External links
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