Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, Known as D'banj is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. D'banj made his name under former Mo'Hits record when Don Jazzy was the producer where they made hits together until they went their separate ways.Currently signed to GOOD Music, 34-year-old D'banj delved into business and has continued to rule both worlds consistently. An energetic performer with charming personalty, a great sense of style (we still don't get why he wears 2 wristwatches at a time!), an astute business man and more D'banj wins with us everytime.
Here are 5 things you didn't know about our Monday Crush:
- D'banj once worked as a security guard in London. He used to work night shifts as a security guard when he got to the UK in 2001.
- He planned to study Mechanical Engineering in London when he got there in 2001, he suspended this to finally choose music.
- He was introduced to Harmonica- which he plays well- by his brother, Femi Oyebanjo who died at age 17 in a plane crash
- D'banj's first endorsement came on the waves of his first album with an energy drink called Power Fist
- D'banj is Nigeria's first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace and the founder of Koko Foundation For Youth and peace development.
