D’banj on #ALUU4: We are not a nation of barbarians

by Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo We are NOT a nation of barbarians. We CAN follow due processes and procedures. We MUST fight together as ONE NATION to ensure that Justice as a whole is served, and as a PROCESS, is duly followed – ALWAYS. They were my brothers…and yours. Five days ago, I woke up to yet another... Read More

#Aluu4, D'banj

October 8, 2012

TICKER: I am not a member of the Illuminati – D’banj cries out

Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, on Friday October 5, 2012, during an interview on the ‘Morning Show’ at popular urban radio station BEAT 99.9 FM, was asked – ‘Are you a member of the Illuminati’? He calmly denied ever being a member of the ‘secret organization’ but we can’t help but wonder why he was even asked... Read More

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October 6, 2012

Meet the man who taught Don Jazzy how to make beats, plus why they no longer keep in touch

by Reuben Daba Most Nigerians have probably not heard about him, but London-based Nigeria-born Adesoji Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Solek claims that he is the man who taught acclaimed music producer Don Jazzy how to make beats. Mr. Solek, who has been doing music professionally for 12 years with four albums to his credit,... Read More

Adesoji Adebayo, D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mr Solek, Ruggedman, taught Don Jazzy how to make beats

September 27, 2012

Elnathan John: How to show Nigerian love

But lovers need to learn: A thousand words cannot work the magic of one pot of egusi soup, complete with meat, ‘assorted’ and okporoko. Present it steaming with semovita or if you can, pounded yam. You will not need to say anything. To quote D’Banj, “love is a beautiful thing”. I have not met the... Read More

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September 21, 2012

Hot Stuff: Sensato feat. D’Banj & Pitbull – La Confession (“Oliver Twist” Remix)

by Isi Esene D’Banj’s “Oliver Twist” continues to garner attention all over the world and the latest one is a Latino remix released by the Dominican Dance ambassador, Sensato, and the popularly acclaimed, Pitbull. This latest remix is titled “La Confession”, listen to audio below and let’s know what you think. Sensato feat. D’Banj &... Read More

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September 12, 2012

Review: D’banj and the lack of talent thereof

by Demola Rewaju If he had auditioned for Project Fame or West African Idol, D’banj would have lost and his performance used as a skit for the TV commercial. Imagine him as he was several years ago: dressed like Fela but with a mouth organ rather than a saxophone and the famous Don Jazzy singing... Read More

Charly Boy, D'banj, Davido, Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Oyato, PSquare, Reminisce, Tongolo, wizkid

September 2, 2012

Huffington Post: Africa express – African music going places

by M.anifest My last experience with Africa express turned out to be a grand conspiracy to have a freakish amount of fun. It was an intoxicating five-hour experience on a Spanish beach with 50,000 people and fifty plus brilliant musicians, losing our minds to raw hypnotic grooves. There were many moments of utter delightful chaos,... Read More

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September 1, 2012

13 Nigerian artistes make short-list for Channel O Music Video Awards

by Stanley Azuakola The ninth edition of The Channel O Music Video Awards will be holding on November 19, 2012 in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisers of the awards, which is one of Africa’s most prestigious, have announced the nominees in all fourteen different categories. In all, 13 Nigerian artistes got nominations with D’banj, Brymo,... Read More

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September 1, 2012

Has the Kokomaster, D’banj, found love at last? (See Photos)

by Isi Esene There have been several speculations about D’banj’s love interests; the last one linking him with the star actress, Genevieve Nnaji, who later denied any amorous relationship between herself and the self-acclaimed ‘Kokomaster’. There are however recent indications suggesting a more-than-meets-the-eye relationship between D’banj and Adama Indimi, one of the daughters of Alhaji... Read More

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August 31, 2012

Review: D’banj’s performance at Hammersmith Apollo

by Alex Macpherson His between-song patter has a tendency to ramble, but the show’s culmination in Oliver Twist is stellar proof that an international hit can be engineered with ease if based around a resonant, inarguable statement such as “I like Beyoncé”. As he’s the figurehead of Nigerian Afrobeats, it feels appropriate that D’Banj‘s debut UK headline show takes place... Read More

Alex Macpherson, D'banj, Nottinghill Carnival

August 28, 2012

SNAPSHOT: D’Banj thrills fans at HMV Apollo

by Doyin Jaiyesimi D’Banj once again brought his A-game as he thrilled an excited audience at the “D’Banj Live At HMV Apollo” concert which was held in London on Monday 27th August 2012. The event was hosted by DJ Abrantee, UK’s Choice FM DJ and there were also performances from Ikechukwu, Ada Snoop, and May7ven.... Read More

D'banj, HMV Apollo, Ikechukwu

August 21, 2012

New release: Kukere remix – Iyanya featuring D’banj

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The song needs no introductions; Kukere is (un)arguably one of the biggest tracks of 2012. Still relishing in the success of this hit single, Iyanya has released a remix featuring the Koko Master, D’banj. Is the remix better than the original song? You decide. Listen here.

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August 21, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Don Jazzy denies reported moves at reconciling him with D’banj

by Akan Ido Don Jazzy has put paid to the hopes of fans who are expecting another creative musical collaboration between him and his former label partner, D’banj. A widely read soft-sell magazine had reported that the Kanye West, the G.O.O.D Music CEO is making moves to reconcile the two Nigerian musical superstars by persuading... Read More

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August 20, 2012

Kanye West in moves to reconcile D’banj and Don Jazzy (says CityPeople)

by Akan Ido We find it a bit curious, but we know you want those two back, so here you go – a glimmer of hope! According to the number one gossip magazine in Nigeria (no mean feat), there are indications that the American superstar artiste, Kanye West, has waded into the disagreement between former... Read More

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August 8, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: “I am way too grown to tweet that sh*t” – Wizkid attacks OK! Nigeria on D’banj tweet

by Adeniyi Abdul Star musician Wizkid has reacted to rumours about himself and D’Banj which have been floating around the web the past week. A tweet which was supposedly sent by Wizkid to D’Banj regarding the latter’s GOOD Music deal went viral but the former has officially shut down the talk. The tweet in question... Read More

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August 6, 2012

SNAPSHOT: D’Banj back in the day

by Adeniyi Abdul Well look who it is, the Kokomaster himself. Then, again, this was long before he became known as the Kokomaster or D’Banj and when he was still good ol’ Dapo Oyebanjo in Lagos State University, LASU.

D'banj, snapshot

August 4, 2012

“Even if it takes my last blood” – Auto Lounge boss promises to extract N14m payment for Naeto C car gift

by Stanley Azuakola As far as a lot of people are concerned, the car gift was the high point of the Naeto C wedding. It was a befitting climax to the rapper’s much anticipated big day. Unfortunately, it seems the... Read More

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July 26, 2012

Opinion: Like Oliver Twist

by Jonas Dogara About two weeks ago, I dey one airport for Africa with my Asian colleague and we just dey discuss travelling and other things. Then the guy say, ‘This airport is alright but too disorganised. If they organise it better it’ll be nice.’ For one moment, I surprise small and just dey about... Read More

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July 25, 2012

“A long time coming”: D’Banj speaks on signing Jaysleek

by Isi Esene Some of you might have heard about D’banj’s signing of one of Nigeria’s most prolific producer, Jaysleek. Now, D’Banj has officially confirmed the signing of prolific producer, Jaysleek, as a producer at D’Banj Records. Jeremiah Shelika, popularly known as Jaysleek, has in a relatively short time built a reputation for producing songs... Read More

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July 17, 2012

The Biggest Prize: Here are the Nominees for The Future Awards 2012 – Young Person of the Year!

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Future Awards, which the World Bank has called “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, has again decided to unveil the long list for the biggest award, Young Person of the Year before the full list. As is the tradition, the nominees for Young Person of... Read More

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July 16, 2012

Jazzy? Forget: Why D’banj’s ‘Oyato’ hits all the right notes

by Ore Fakorede It’s been a while since I gave an individual track the same treatment I usually reserve for albums and mixtapes. Coincidentally, the last single I ran an all-out musical litmus test on is D’banj’s ‘Mr Endowed Remix’, that much-hyped collaboration with Snoop Dogg which was one of the finest moments of the... Read More

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July 15, 2012

Peter Culshaw and Joe Muggs discuss the new Nigerian pop scene on UK Radio show 5

by Seyi Lawal Peter Culshaw who just returned to the UK from Lagos, spoke on the Radio show 5 about his tour d’horizon of the dynamic Nigerian pop scene, featuring Asa, Tiwa Savage, 2Face, Flavour and D’Banj, the “Koko-Master”, who has just had his first UK Top 10 hit with “Oliver Twist”. Also discussed was the... Read More

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July 15, 2012

Y! Recommends: Oyato – D’banj (without Don Jazzy for the first time)

by Isi Esene D’banj is back with a new single ‘Oyato’. In this new work, D’banj takes us back to the beginning when the harmonica played a prominent part of his melody. In a press release yesterday he expressed his desire to let his fans know that “he still remains the master of his craft,... Read More

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July 14, 2012

Just in! D’banj releases new single, Oyato

by Isi Esene D’banj has released a new single called ‘Oyato’ today July 14. This was revealed by Mcomm, Nigeria’s fastest growing music distribution network. According to a press release from Mcomm, the single, which was propelled by the pop icon’s desire to reconnect with his numerous fans after the soar away success of his... Read More

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July 6, 2012

Opinion: Yes you want to be famous, but for what?

by Gabriel Ola’ I wondered if Genevieve Nnaji had to sleep with all the powerful men to be this big… I attended the Obafemi Awolowo University where I studied Dramatic Arts; the art department is obviously the place where you find a lot of celebrity ‘wannabes’. Apologies to all great thespians out there but this... Read More

D'banj, Omotola, stardom, wizkid

June 29, 2012

West’s goat swag: Kanye West to feature in ‘Scape Goat’ Remix

In his usual inimitable style, Nigerian musician D’Banj announced that hip-hop mega star/producer Kanye West is going to feature on a ‘Scape Goat’ remix later this year. Questions: 1. Why hasn’t he released a GOOD Music song? 2. Is Don Jazzy collecting his royalty cheques? 3. Why is Ikechukwu with him? 4. Does D’Banj know... Read More

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June 25, 2012

Photos & Video: “Put your Oliver Twist hands in the air now”: Dbanj gets Britons gyrating at the BBC Hackney Weekend Show

by Rachel Ogbu The BBC’S Radio 1 Hackney Weekend where major music stars play the Big Weekend festival sees about 100,000 people attend every summer and this year which took place last weekend was no exception. Yes Jay Z was there, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Nicki Minaj and even Kasabian – probably the biggest British rock... Read More

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June 24, 2012

D’Banj speaks to the UK Guardian: “I feel like a new artist”

by Tolu Orekoya The Koko Master’s UK invasion and media blitz is moving into high gear. His radio invasion, and Cannes appearance was only the first taste of the D’Banj’s push in the British media. He now has an interview in the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer sister newspaper to the daily, the Guardian. He is... Read More

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June 23, 2012

#HotOffThePress: Dbanj looks sharp on the cover of UK news magazine, The Observer

by Rachel Ogbu Dbanj spots a tuxedo and bow tie on the cover of UK news magazine, The Observer as the star of Africa. It is clear the Oliver Twist crooner definitely wants more and he’s going for it, next stop- TIMES magazine?

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