D’banj, a Nigerian musician, rapper, businessman, and the co-founder of Mo’ Hits Records alongside producer Don Jazzy. He has received several music accolades during his career, building up to the release of his new album, ‘ibebe.’ Dive deeper into the life of D’banj, the Nigerian hitmaker.
D’banj, a combination of his initial name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo, became Oyebanjo’s stage name.
D’banj (Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo) was born in Zaria, Nigeria, on June 9, 1980, to a military commander and a devoted church dignitary businesswoman from Shagamu, Ogun State.
D’banj, a combination of his initial name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo, became Oyebanjo’s stage name. Taiwo and Kehinde Oyebanjo are his twin siblings.
D’banj learned to play the harmonica from his elder brother, Femi Oyebanjo, who died in an aircraft crash when he was seventeen years old. D’banj fought for his parents’ favor since his love for music was bigger than his parents’ military goals; this is best heard in the album tune All Da Way from his debut album.
Opportunity with Don Jazzy
D’banj then went on to study mechanical engineering at Lagos State University, but he had to drop out owing to frequent strikes and other irregularities at the institution.
In 2001, D’banj traveled to the United Kingdom with the intention of continuing his education as a mechanical engineer, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he was unable to do so and ended up working as a security guard for a studio.
This is where he met Don Jazzy, a composer and producer who was looking for a break. The pair relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, to begin their musical careers. Soon after, they launched “tongolo,” which became a nationwide success. D’banj’s first endorsement arrangement was with Power Fist, an energy drink business, as a result of this.
The start of D’banj’s Music Career
No Long Thing, D’banj’s debut album, was released in 2005. Tongolo was the main song, and it spawned a slew of other tracks. This was his breakout single, and it was a hit. It also gave him the identity of Koko Master,
D’banj’s initial popularity prompted collaborations with other musicians such as Dare Art Alade and Ikechukwu.
The club track Tongolo (Remix) and the lead single Why Me? Were among the singles from D’banj’s second album ‘Rundown Funk U Up’, which was released in 2006. This was another success.
The Entertainer, D’banj’s third album, was released in July 2008, including the songs “Gbono Feli Feli,” “Kimon,” “Olorun Maje,” and “Entertainer.”
D’banj was signed as a musician to Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D Music record label in June 2011. D’banj’s release from GOOD Music was revealed in September 2016.
Breakup of Mo’Hits and start of DB Records
After months of conjecture and wild speculations, ace producer Don Jazzy announced the break-up of Mo’Hits via his Twitter account. Following the split, D’banj launched DB Records and signed his younger brother Kayswitch, as well as two producers, Jaysleek and Deevee.
D’banj’s Entry to International Fame
D’banj secured a multi-million dollar agreement with Sony in December 2012. “Pan African, multi-album contract with Sony Music‘s RCA Records,” according to the press release. It also includes an exclusive management arrangement with Sony Music throughout the continent, as well as a strategic partnership with ROCKSTAR4000.
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In August, he released the album King Don Come, which featured guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Wande Coal, Harry Songs, Bucie, Busiswa, and others. ‘It’s Not A Lie,’ ‘El Chapo,’ and his 2012 big hit ‘Oliver Twist are among the album’s songs.
Watch El-chapo here:
Oliver twist video here:
Signees of D’banj record label
D’banj has signed a couple of artists to his record label over the years, with his younger brother being the first.
His younger brother Kay Switch, brothers MossKriss and Ralph Kriss, and Tonto Dikeh, Ebeneztizzy were among the musicians signed to his record company in June 2014.
List of D’banj’s Endorsement
D’banj has gotten a lot of endorsement, which are worth millions of dollars combined. Here are the prominent ones:
| Year | Company |
| 2006 | Power Fist |
| 2013 | Bank of Industry (BOI) |
| 2013 | Globacom |
| 2014 | Heritage Bank |
| 2014 | Beats by Dre |
| 2015 | Ciroc Nigeria |
| 2015 | SLOT |
List of D’banj Album and Release Dates
| Title of Album | Label | Release Date |
| No Long thing | Mo’Hits Records | 2005 |
| RunDown Funk U Up | Mo’Hits Records | 2006 |
| Curriculum Vitae | Mo’Hits Records (Compilation) | 2007 |
| The Entertainer | Mo’Hits Records | 2013 |
| D’Kings Men | GOOD Music / Sony Music (Compilation) | 2013 |
| King Don Come | DKM Inc/Priority Records/Capitol Records | 2017 |
| Stress Free | DKM Inc/Priority Records/Capitol Records | 2021 |
teaser of new album:
D’banj’s Wife and Children
In June 2016, D’banj married Lineo Didi Kilgrow. In May 2017, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, D’Banj’s wife, was born and reared in Jos, Plateau State. Her father is a native of the United States, while her mother is half Nigerian and half South African. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Abuja.
Lineo Didi Kilgrow, D’Banj’s wife, was born in 1991 and is currently 30 years old. Samantha Walsh, the host of MTV’s Big Friday Show, is Lineo Didi Kilgrow’s cousin.
he announced the birth of their son, Daniel Oyebanjo III. Unfortunately, in June 2018, their first child drowned. The pair currently have two children now, Zane Oyebanjo and a girl, whose name is still unknown.
D’banj’s Net worth
D’banj is presently one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most successful musicians. He is the owner of several profitable enterprises, as well as his own record label, and is now serving as an ambassador for a number of major corporations.
While no exact figure is available to the public, D’banj’s net worth is estimated to be over 12 million dollars (73.5 million cedis / 4.9 billion naira) According to Statista. This was earned by his assets, property ownership, and active companies.
Awards and Nominations
D’banj has won dozens of awards for various categories throughout his career. Some of which include Channel O Music Video Awards, Kora Awards, 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, The Headies, Ghana Music Awards, MOBO Awards. Learn more about all his awards here
| Awards and nominations | |
| Wins | 29 |
| Nominations | 87 |
Companies Owned by D’banj
Koko Foundation for Youth and Peace Development was founded by D’banj. He was also Nigeria’s first Youth Ambassador for Peace for the United Nations.
MCOMM Ltd (Median Mobile Communications Limited, a Value Added Service Content Provider) and D’ Kings Men Media Limited (a 360 Media Company) are his companies, and they are responsible for his latest digital activities.
D’banj’s Mansions
However, his house was raided in 2013 when he was accused of borrowing $300,000 from a man named “Mr. Ojogbo Henry” and failing to repay it.
The dispute was allegedly settled between both sides within a few days, and Dbanj was free to return to his home. Dbanj sold the house to an unnamed buyer a few years ago and moved on to another property in his preferred area.
Dbanj also has a home in both the United States and the United Kingdom, although this is unconfirmed.
D’banj Social Media Handles
List of D’banj Cars
D’banj has amassed a large number of luxury vehicles over his career; he has a good test score and is a car enthusiast, which qualifies him as a motorhead; below is a list of the cars he owns so far.
2015 Porsche Carrera
Ferrari f430
Aston Martin Vantage
Rolls-Royce phantom
D’banj’s Private Jet
It is unknown to the public if D’banj owns a private jet. However, he is mostly seen riding in one whenever he decides to travel.
FAQ about D’banj
What is D’banj’s official website?
dbanjrecords.com
How old is D’banj?
He is currently 41 years old.
D’banj’s birthday
The artist holds his birthday every year on June 9.
D’banj’s Religion
D’Banj is a Christian.
How many children does D’banj Have?
D’banj has two children. Zion and a girl (whose name is unknown at the time).
How many Baby Mamas does D’banj have?
None currently.
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