Celebrity Of The Week: Get To Know All About Dbanj (WEEK 2 T.G 14/8/2017)

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The celebrity of this week goes to Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, Popularly known as Dbanj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman.

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Origin And Background:

D'banj was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, on June 9, 1980. He is the son to a military officer who commanded an artillery regiment and a church dignitary mother who hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State.

Due to his father's profession he moved several times within Nigeria and later moved to England.

Nickname Origination:

He adopted the stage name D'banj, a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo.

Awards And Tittles:

D'banj is currently best known internationally for his 2012 summer hit "Oliver Twist". He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, and BET Awards of 2011 for Best International Act.

Nollywood:

Dbanj is a actor who has been featured in several movies like "Cruel Summer". Many people dont know him to be a actor in Nollywood industry because he does more of music than acting.

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Music Carrier:

As a tribute to his mentor Fela, D'banj uses a fusion of Afrobeat and Afropop to bring his music to life and into the 21st century with breathless enthusiasm as well as a good dose of humour. His songs are based on his life, often hilarious but with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young Nigerian trying to achieve his dreams. He performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English.

He is the highest paid musician for any local performance and as the matter of fact, he is the fourth richest Nigerian artist.