EXCLUSIVE: D’banj to Celebrate A Decade of ‘Good Music’ With Album Launch in 2014

Oladapo Oyebanjo, arguably one of Nigeria’s finest artistes in the past decade, has revealed plans to celebrate ten years of producing ‘good music’ to his teeming fans across the globe. The artiste, popularly known by his stage name, D’Banj, began his career with Mo’ Hits Records before deciding to explore newer challenges by signing on to Kanye West’s GOOD Music record label in 2011. D’Banj disclosed that his milestone in the industry will be celebrated with an album launch in 2014. Speaking with ConnectNigeria at the Hennessy artistry press parley, yesterday, 9th of October,  D’Banj said, “I believe so. Something will come out later this year that will tell you what will happen in 2014. 2014 will be my tenth year of doing active music, because ‘Tongolo’ came out in 2004 and since then I have released hits every year, 2005, 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13… chei! Am on top of the world, finally we are getting there”. Speaking on his recent activities, D’banj said it’s been a busy year so far, having released his DB Records compilation album, DKM, and preparations are in top gear for his annual Koko Concert in December. “It’s been a movement, it’s been a journey, touring the whole of Africa, releasing the DKM album, the album launch with 2 Chainz, and releasing more videos from the album. ‘Finally’ video just came out, and as you can see am currently on a road tour with Hennessy. We have performed at different clubs in Lagos and we are set for the final later this month. Then am going on another African tour in Kenya and Zimbabwe then I will return home for the festive period. It’s a very busy time for me but I am happy and ready to be working”. When asked when he would be getting married sometime ago, the self-acclaimed ‘Eja Nla’ joked about it, saying he was waiting for 2face Idibia to get married first. Now that 2face is married, D’Banj said he would sing another love song before considering tying the knot.

Michael Abimboye is a freelance entertainment journalist. He enjoys soccer and hanging out with friends.