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D'banj

D'banj was born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo in 1980. He started performing as a teenager in Lagos, and in 2004 he met producer Don Jazzy. Together they formed Mo'...

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D'banj brought Nigerian pop to the world

The Mo' Hits founder turned 'Oliver Twist' into a global Afrobeats moment.

For the full picture, listen to 'Oliver Twist' alongside 'Everything Is Ok', they show the range from global crossover to homegrown Nigerian pop.

When 'Oliver Twist' hit in 2012, it wasn't just another Nigerian pop song, it charted in multiple countries and introduced Afrobeats to audiences who'd never heard the term. That track, along with earlier hits like 'Tongolo,' helped define the sound that would later explode internationally. His collaborations with Kanye West and Snoop Dogg showed how far that sound could travel.

He started performing as a teenager in Lagos before meeting producer Don Jazzy in 2004. Together they formed Mo' Hits Records and scored early hits with 'Tongolo' and songs from albums like 'No Long Thing' and 'The Entertainer.' The 2012 release of 'Oliver Twist' marked a shift toward international recognition.

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D'banj was born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo in 1980. He started performing as a teenager in Lagos, and in 2004 he met producer Don Jazzy. Together they formed Mo' Hits Records, and their song 'Tongolo' became a hit in Nigeria.

In 2012, D'banj released 'Oliver Twist,' which reached charts in multiple countries. He's put out albums like 'No Long Thing,' 'Curriculum Vitae,' and 'The Entertainer.' Some of his other songs include 'Everything Is Ok,' 'Emergency,' and 'Blame It On The Money' with Big Sean and Snoop Lion.

He's worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and Wizkid. In 2017, a university student accused him of rape, though the charges were later dismissed.

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