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YNaija June 23, 2023

Dagrin’s Mother Cries Out for Help: Living in Dismal Conditions After Son’s Demise

In a heart-wrenching video circulating online, the mother of late Nigerian rapper Dagrin has made a desperate plea for assistance. Revealing her pitiable living conditions since her son's tragic demise,…

musicblog April 24, 2017

[The Music Blog] Review: DaGrin’s “Ghetto Dreams” is a conflicted heart’s longing for heaven

Here is an odd but chuckle-worthy question that should keep you up at night: What if DaGrin's signature laugh was intentionally made to sound like the bleat of a goat,…

musicblog April 24, 2017

[The Music Blog] Seven years gone: What is the best way to pay respects to the late DaGrin?

Yesterday, April 22nd, marked the seventh year since the death of late Yoruba rapper, Dagrin. As usual, the day was highlighted with another round of annual tribute think pieces and…

Tolu April 24, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN is 2017’s bestselling album and his mum proves she’s a G in her reaction to the album | More stories

Catch up on everything (almost everything) you missed on the entertainment scene over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Monday morning.…

Oreoluwa Peters April 22, 2016

#DagrinLivesOn: 10 evergreen lyrics by the Chief Executive Omoita

On this day six years ago, Nigeria lost a pace setter, a progenitor of the Yoruba-rap movement, a hard-hitting lyricist, an incredible music star who gave people the belief that…

Ada Igboanugo June 14, 2015

Olamide still doesn’t like being compared to late Dagrin

Its been how many years now since Dagrin died but one person still gets a daily reminder of it even more than those related to the late Yoruba rapper. Olamide…

July 25, 2014

This new report says the Nigerian Police caused DaGrin’s death (READ)

by S'ola Filani The late Dagrin It's been four years since rapper since Olaitan Olanipekun, famously known as Dagrin passed on from injuries sustained in a ghastly car crash in…

May 5, 2014

Opinion: The dearth of ‘conscious music’ in Nigeria

by Bidemi Oderinlo There is almost nothing to learn from Nigerian music today beyond the dance steps, no musician or artist is singing with wisdom and value, it is just…

February 21, 2014

Demola Rewaju: 12 artistes that changed the face of music in Nigeria

by Demola Rewaju Daddy Showkey – Hard to isolate him for this list but of all the ‘ghetto soldiers’, he occupies pride of place as the main voice and face…

July 24, 2012

Immortal: DaGrin drops new song ‘Haters’ on Spinlet

by Isi Esene The digital music distribution platform, Spinlet, has announced the exclusive release of DaGrin’s latest single, Haters, from his forthcoming posthumous album. This fresh new single features sensational hip-hop…

Oluwapelumi August 22, 2011

His skill is raising dust – Bossta debuts with ‘Eruku’ video

by Taiwo Damilola Since the passing of genius rapper Dagrin, there has been a rush by a throng of rappers to take his place as the next best Yoruba rapper.…

Oluwapelumi July 29, 2011

There’s hope for everyone – Oritse Femi releases new single ‘Better’

by Taiwo Damilola Oritse Femi became popular after he featured on the song 'Mercies of the Lord' some years ago. He also released the remix where he featured late rapper…

Oluwapelumi July 26, 2011

Hot Stuff: Jor O! Sossick ft Dagrin in new video

by Taiwo Damilola Classick Tunes producer Sossick finally releases the video for his single 'Jor O' which features late rapper and friend Dagrin. The Gini directed video stays true to…

Oluwapelumi July 19, 2011

Hot Stuff: DJ Neptune, Ice Prince, YQ & Shank bring ‘This Gbedu’ (Reloaded)

by Taiwo Damilola Internationally renowned DJ Neptune, the official DJ for Storm Records and rapper Naeto C, drop a hot new single -'This Gbeduh Reloaded' - off the rapper's forthcoming debut…

Oluwapelumi July 19, 2011

Was that a ‘Gbagaun’? Eddiekim ft OJB Jezreel in new single

by Taiwo Damilola Eddiekim is no stranger to the music scene, having featured on the Street remix of JJC‘s ‘We Are Africans’, the ‘Christmas Is Green’ Ovation Carol theme song…

Oluwapelumi July 13, 2011

Hot Stuff: Kosorombe – Dipp ft Dagrin

by Taiwo Damilola 'Kosorombe' is the second single off Dipp's yet to be released album, 'The Future Is Now', which drops in August. The song features late lyricist Dagrin delivering…

Oluwapelumi July 12, 2011

Something New: Isolate – ‘Gbedu Dey’

by Taiwo Damilola Remember Isolate from the Dagrin hit track 'Mo Ti Gboro'? You'll most likely confuse his voice with that of Alapomeji artiste 9ice. This young brother hits us…

Oluwapelumi April 22, 2011

SCENE! Photos from the premiere of Ghetto Dreamz, the Dagrin biopic

by Yemi Olowu Yesterday, 22nd April, friends, fans and movie professionals of the late rapper Dagrin gathered at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos to celebrate his life as well…

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