Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, is gearing to celebrate his 10th year in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry in year 2014.
In the past years, the musician, songwriter and businessman has received many accolades and has accomplished a lot to shake the entire entertainment industry, open doors and give our industry a face.
In 2004, he won the KORA Awards’ “Most Promising Act”, his first major award since the start of his career.
In 2007 D’banj was appointed as the United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. He led a strong rally in Port Harcourt to promote peace at a time when there was unrest in Rivers State. After the Rally and meeting with then governor of Rivers State, the curfew, which had been in place, was removed.
In that same year, 2007, D’banj won ‘Africa Artist of the Year’ MTV Europe Music Awards. He also won this same award in 2011 and in between that, he won Best Male Artist in 2008 and 2009 at the MTV Africa Awards.
In 2008 D’banj became the first Music Ambassador to be signed to Globacom; making Globacom the first Telco to endorse Nigerian Artistes.
In 2011, he went on to win the Best International Act BET Awards, a major accomplishment for D’banj.
In 2012, D’banj hit yet another milestone with the hit song
“Oliver Twist” recorded and released in Nigeria with over 23 million views on VEVO.
Oliver Twist topped the African Charts and was a top 10 hit in the UK singles chart in 2012 reaching #2 on the UK R&B chart.
The year 2013 has been a strong year for the superstar. In May, he was appointed creative ambassador for the Bank of Industry. He performed at the Mandela Charity Event in South Africa, Hit track
“Top Of The World” became the theme song for the Africa Cup of Nations, which was eventually won by the Nigerian Super Eagles. D’banj also performed at the Africa Cup of Nations Finale in front of 92,000 people and 6 Billion viewers globally.
Bowing out of 2013 gracefully, Dbanj has released a track with Burna Boy and recorded the official Soundtrack for the movie of award-winning novel
“Half of a Yellow Sun”, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, due to be released before the end of the year.
With a lot to expect from D’banj in 2014, he continues to remain a strong force in his industry, motivating and contributing to our ever-growing music industry.
In January 2014, D’banj will attend the African Union Summit in Ethiopia where he will be signing a treaty that will encourage small-scale farmers. He will also unveil his project and partnership with the African Union and musician and activist BONO through the One Organization, to champion the Agriculture sector in Africa for 2014.
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This article was first published on 17th December 2013
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In 2007 D’banj was appointed as the United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. He led a strong rally in Port Harcourt to promote peace at a time when there was unrest in Rivers State. After the Rally and meeting with then governor of Rivers State, the curfew, which had been in place, was removed.
In that same year, 2007, D’banj won ‘Africa Artist of the Year’ MTV Europe Music Awards. He also won this same award in 2011 and in between that, he won Best Male Artist in 2008 and 2009 at the MTV Africa Awards.
In 2008 D’banj became the first Music Ambassador to be signed to Globacom; making Globacom the first Telco to endorse Nigerian Artistes.
In 2011, he went on to win the Best International Act BET Awards, a major accomplishment for D’banj.
In 2012, D’banj hit yet another milestone with the hit song “Oliver Twist” recorded and released in Nigeria with over 23 million views on VEVO. Oliver Twist topped the African Charts and was a top 10 hit in the UK singles chart in 2012 reaching #2 on the UK R&B chart.
The year 2013 has been a strong year for the superstar. In May, he was appointed creative ambassador for the Bank of Industry. He performed at the Mandela Charity Event in South Africa, Hit track “Top Of The World” became the theme song for the Africa Cup of Nations, which was eventually won by the Nigerian Super Eagles. D’banj also performed at the Africa Cup of Nations Finale in front of 92,000 people and 6 Billion viewers globally.
Bowing out of 2013 gracefully, Dbanj has released a track with Burna Boy and recorded the official Soundtrack for the movie of award-winning novel “Half of a Yellow Sun”, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, due to be released before the end of the year.
With a lot to expect from D’banj in 2014, he continues to remain a strong force in his industry, motivating and contributing to our ever-growing music industry.
In January 2014, D’banj will attend the African Union Summit in Ethiopia where he will be signing a treaty that will encourage small-scale farmers. He will also unveil his project and partnership with the African Union and musician and activist BONO through the One Organization, to champion the Agriculture sector in Africa for 2014.
