D’banj

Quick Facts

Full Name	D'banj
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Jun 9, 1980(1980-06-09)
Age	44
Birthplace	Zaria
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Kaduna State
Horoscope	Gemini

D'banj Biography

D'banj is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on June 9, 1980 in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Singer-songwriter who won Artist of the Year at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards.

He has also cited Kanye West to be an influencer.

D’banj, also known as the Kokomaster or Bangalee, was born on 9 June 1980 in Zaria, the northern part of Nigeria to a military officer who commanded an artillery regiment and a devout church dignitary businesswoman who hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State. Due to his father’s profession he moved several times within Nigeria and later moved to England. D’banj was expected to follow his father’s military career and was enrolled to the Nigerian Military School at age eleven. However, D’banj resisted the system and disenrolled from the school after three years. While at the Military school he was a member of the elite drum corp of the Nigerian Army. From the Nigerian Military School he proceeded to another military owned institution Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ibara, Abeokuta where he was a church worker. There he completed his secondary school education.

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, entrepreneur and television personality. 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, Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards, Evolution award at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards

He was raised and born within Zaria, Kaduna State.

D'banj Net Worth

D'banj is one of the richest Musician from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, D'banj 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, his first encounter with music when his brother, who was older than him, taught him playing the harmonium.

He won the BET Award for Best International Act in 2011.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is D'banj Dating?

According to our records, D'banj married to Lineo Didi Kilgrow. As of December 1, 2023, D'banj’s is not dating anyone.

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D’banj, as an artist of Mo’ Hits Records, is also a member of its collective group, Mo’ Hits Allstars (includes artists Dr SID, Wande Coal, KaySwitch, and D’Prince). He has once been spotted with one of Nigeria’s most talented singers, “Smile Lasisi”. The collective’s debut album, Curriculum Vitae, was released in December 2007. It included hit singles, “Be Close To You”, “Booty Call” and “Move Your Body”, which was the lead single. D’banj was featured in Ikechukwu’s 2008 hit, “Wind Am Well”.

Facts & Trivia

D'banj Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. D'banj celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.

July 2008 saw the release of D’banj’s third album, The Entertainer, with the singles “Gbono Feli Feli”, “Kimon”, “Olorun Maje” and “Entertainer”.

Who is dbanj father?

Daniel Duro Oyebanjo

How old is dbanj now?

41 years (June 9, 1980)

Is dbanj still singing?

D’banj
Born| 9 June 1980 Zaria, Nigeria
Genres| Afrobeats pop hip hop R&B
Occupation(s)| Singer rapper songwriter entrepreneur television personality
Years active| 2004–present

What is dbanj real name?

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo

Who is dbanj wife?

Lineo Didi Kilgrow