Dapo Fagbenle

Dapo Fagbenle (born Oladapo Fagbenle, February 12, 1986), also known as Daps, is an entertainer, entrepreneur, music video director, and former NCAA athlete.^[2] He is best known for producing music videos for high-profile recording artists such as Snoop Dogg, Akon, N-Dubz, Jedward, Dionne Bromfield, Tinchy Stryder, Mohombi, and Rizzle Kicks.

Biography

Born to Nigerian parents, Daps begun his career within the media industry as a video producer in London and New York. Before this, he played collegiate basketball at Campbell University and Bellarmine University where he also obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees. Daps is also the brother of British actor, O. T. Fagbenle, and video producer, Luti Fagbenle.

Basketball

Daps began playing basketball in London, England, where he played for the Westminster Warriors. As a stand out player he decided he would pursue his athletic career by going to the United States where he attended the Master's School in Connecticut for a year. Daps received a 4-year scholarship to play basketball at Campbell University ^[3] in North Carolina where he was on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic team for two years. He competed for two years, and also received his bachelor's degree from Campbell. Daps then transferred to Bellarmine University where he played basketball for two more years and received his master's degree.^[4]

Entertainment career

Daps began his video production career in the summer of 2010 and began directing music videos in the spring of 2011. Although he launched his rap career in 2013, Daps has been making music in the art form since 1997. He decided not to bring this aspect to the forefront as he was focused on his basketball and production career.

Music videography

References

External links

• Official website