Updated in 2013 – D’banj Biography, Profile, Music, Latest News & Life History
Nigerian artist D’banj (Dbanj) biography records show that the singer and performer was born on June 9, 1980 as Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo.
Dapo adopted his stage name- D’banj from a combination of his first and last names. D’banj was born in Zaria, Kaduna state, Northern region of Nigeria to a military officer father and a church dignitary mother.
D’banj was enrolled in a military elementary school at the age of 11 but dis-enrolled from the school after 3 years, he however enrolled in another military {Nigerian Navy secondary school} in Ogun state, Nigeria where he completed his secondary education. D’banj age records shows that the prolific entertainer is 32 years old
D’banj profile as a musician and entertainer
D’banj real name is Dapo Oyebanjo; he was introduced to music by his late brother Femi who along with their father died in a fatal plane crash at the age of 17.
D’banj had a rough time trying to break away from his father’s stance that he must join the Nigerian military, he opted to pursue his music career by all means. D’banj profile as the hottest entertainer in the Nigerian music industry has been influenced by his mentor- Fela Anikulapo Kuti , D’banj always introduce some Afro beat as well as hilarious and sometimes explicit styles into his music to the admiration of her fans.
D’banj music career
Just before he got disengaged from the Mo’ Hit records, most of D’banj’s music were produced by Don Jazzy. Dbanj’s professional music career actually began when he travelled to the UK and met the JJC & 419 Squad and D’banj was initiated into the group alongside Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy and D’banj later broke out of the group to form Mo’ hits group.
Life story about D’banj changed when he got the much needed break into the Nigerian music scene when he released his first album- No Long thing in 2005 and since then D’banj has remained at the fore front of the Nigerian music scene.
D’banj music and rise to fame
D’banj has released 4 albums since 2005 , some of his best songs include; Tongolo { from the album No Long thing}, Gbono feli feli, Run down, Fall in love , and Mr Endowed remix which he did with American rapper- Snoop Dog. D’banj has won numerous awards, the most recent is the 2012 MTV best African artist, he has also won 2011 BET award as the best African artist.
D’banj is currently signed unto the Good music label owned by American rapper Kanye west , he has performed on international stage with some of the best International stars such as JayZ, Kanye West, Snoop Dog ,and Kelly Rowland.
With fame comes lots of controversies for many artists, d’banj also have his share of the controversies and one of such are the d’banj girlfriend saga where he has been linked with several women including famous actress- Genevieve Nnaji and Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari , the most recent is the d’banj illuminati saga that the entertainer has rebuffed.
sophia
January 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM
it is a great thing to hear,i wish dbanj all the best
kunle Awls
February 3, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Wow dat is a gud decision by D bang men keep it up…. Its always gud to follow your dream
jeff
May 3, 2015 at 10:14 PM
It is good to follow your dream, right? Not concern about your eternal life; may the good Lord open our eyes and grant us better understanding
Admres Benedict
October 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM
Dnt u kno th@ eternal life in poverty turments more than hell? If one is determine enough to sell what he or she has and get the basic of life needs, that’s not bad! Dbanj will be granted eternal life because his spirit is functioning. That’s Admires!!(worst)
Waldotwale
February 27, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Wen we mean sumtin autormatically owk d.banj u realy try i wish u well o so that me selv go make up am very gud @singing and place rap o baba u B elder o
Dj adexxx
April 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM
i wish him all d best
George kalio
April 3, 2013 at 5:49 PM
wooooow… I wish him the best
JOSEPH REFORMER
May 9, 2013 at 5:09 AM
itz nat easy bro, da lord wil uphold u nd strentn u as u do his wil
ogan joshua aka BABA J
June 25, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Long live d gr8 Eja nla,street credibility noni
Prince ademola
July 12, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Mr endowed i dey fill u nd i which u alot 2gbasky
akaaza pirush
July 20, 2013 at 5:46 PM
My main man d banj baba you too much,,we vikingz shal 4 ever listen 2 ur music,,,but fanz are beginin 2 hate u becos of de illuminati stuff,,
semovine
August 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM
i wish you success in all your life endeavors..
Oluwatoyin Giwa
August 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Eja nla dband is great man and I like so much that even when many people dislike him bcuz he separate from mohits, I now know why I still like him much more, bcuz we where born on the same day 9th of June 1980 May God continue to strengthen Him
Am Dbanj, more blessings Dbanj
chapatti
September 3, 2013 at 6:29 AM
Dbanj has msde it. Despite all odds, just love listening to his songs. You are my ideal artist.
akintonde akingbade
September 19, 2013 at 3:14 PM
i wish him all d best in life
pretty
November 4, 2013 at 2:57 PM
really mike akhigbe’s son as speculated?
Adedokun Moses Oluwatimi
November 15, 2013 at 8:56 PM
pls come back to Nijah
Themeleyin
November 15, 2013 at 8:59 PM
why illuminate?
lil ddo
January 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM
I really like you in my life time,.I’m Lizzy am also chorus singer like you,. I wish to ft you in my life time and to be apart of your record label,.. Tell me much I can be like you in my life?
Lizzy
January 31, 2014 at 12:12 AM
I want be like you in my life,. Tell me how I can do it just to be like you and I wish to be one of your boy in music label,. If you can help me(08134357141)god will biess you
queen zainab real
March 30, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Wish you best of luck Dbanj. Why people say you are an igbo guy from aiba state
nobleprince chukwuemeka
August 13, 2014 at 7:06 PM
despite all that my man,am intrested in that illuminalti of a thing pls assist me with that am highly intrested, pls i need your reply my man
steve
October 19, 2014 at 8:09 AM
keep it up and remained bless
carol mweemba chintu
October 26, 2014 at 8:44 AM
I hate u for that illuminate thing remember they say u leap wat u soul why selling your soul to a devil that belongs to god why not wait upon god my u will pay for this one day
carol mweemba chintu
October 26, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Why sellig your soul to a devil becoz of money ? wat goes around comes back around one day u will pay for this why cant wait upon the lord this is just the matter of time u will regret and am sure u are regreting now
Ayoola Olabamiji bidemi
November 18, 2014 at 8:03 AM
i do feel so sad when i do hear that D banj join illuminate just because of money ….i will be glad if d banj can come back to God and ask forgiveness
Ayoola Olabamiji bidemi
November 18, 2014 at 8:09 AM
i am up coming artist i do wish i could blow like Koko master very sooner…here is my number 08062966904….i do wish i could have a discussion with Dbanj
Ayoola Olabamiji bidemi
November 18, 2014 at 9:19 AM
i do wish Dbanj and don jazzy will back to MO HIT
astro boluwatife
March 30, 2015 at 10:18 PM
I guys I cums up been a musical when I am a baby and it was d bank and tu face I really luv there music so much but d bank fucked up.it me Astro 70.no more hiding wu I wanna bee d bank .
folarin oluwafemi striker
July 4, 2015 at 9:13 PM
lets proudly nigerian Dbanj is d best.
bright sarky
July 9, 2015 at 11:38 AM
I wish u the best of life my brother.
mr ejanla
August 1, 2015 at 8:15 PM
wow dbanj is indeed a good person,i just no why.he is determined to achieve anything in life,i just dnt no how i fell in love wit this guy
markson aslem
August 3, 2015 at 6:31 AM
I respect u a lot mr director band,u indeed got to the top which isevery mans dream I neeed u to continue in what you do best to ppl may talk cos if they don’t talk it means your no body so let them say cause u r a potential somebody may God bless u bangaleee keep it up
wale Yakub
August 13, 2015 at 5:06 PM
D,Banj Is a man that i to much like. I never see him before but I care for him and is my best and best. D,banj I keep loving u. Keep it on top
solomon samson smartsam
September 25, 2015 at 12:26 PM
may God help you ahead..
balogun nurndeen
September 27, 2015 at 2:26 PM
Wow that is good of you Mr oladapo oyebanjo popular know as d’banjam proud of you and may God continue guarding you in everything you are doing and me too oooo
kunle tewogboye
November 4, 2015 at 4:08 AM
May God for give you ur sin”bless you bless Nigeria
Eddy ezekiel
November 6, 2015 at 4:27 AM
4 me, i wnt give d’banj d go ahead nor pray let God sees him thru’ coz he’s not on d side, so why need God grace & mercy 2 kip him booming, i’ll rada pray 4 his soul 2 realize tat there’s no peace 4 d wicked, so let return back 2 d creator. tat’s all i got 4 d’banj.
VICTOR A.K.A (MR ENDOWED)
November 7, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Hmmmmmmnnnnnn” Indeed D banj is a great star. how i wish i can be you. Forward ever and Backward never: these keeps to be my prayers for you every moment i think of you.
Enyia ndidi
December 24, 2015 at 5:37 AM
Enyia Ndidi please stay way from illuminate, we Nigeria love you so much, take care
Adeyemi Adeshina
January 12, 2016 at 8:10 AM
A Great man,that’s what u are Dbanj …
Samuel
May 17, 2016 at 3:12 PM
I like the way you focus your talent is your gain to day
Ola wale Ashaye
September 23, 2016 at 7:15 AM
As a matter of fact D’banj’s Dad was never in the Plane crash that killed his brother,his Dad is very much alive and well in Sagamu.Thanks
holy supa
December 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM
Dbanj u r best he is d oldest musician I luv ur tracks.
wisdom
January 13, 2017 at 1:12 AM
dbanj is my whole life mentor i wish him more proceedure to his life living making in musical start.
adebayo
April 3, 2017 at 4:45 PM
so good to hear abt dat
Emenike Emmanuel
June 8, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Great man with great decission
Iwakun Akin
September 9, 2017 at 10:38 AM
You are indeed a good mentor to other at the industry, u are a leader that have a charismatic heart. Love u bro
chapterchang ochang
August 21, 2018 at 3:26 PM
is a master indeed d’banj just keep it up.