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D'banj

1980 - Today

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Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), known professionally as D'banj ( də-BANJ), is a Nigerian singer, rapper, music executive, event host and television personality. Often regarded as one of the greatest African and Afrobeats artistes of all time, he signed with American rapper Kanye West's record label GOOD Music to release his 2012 single "Oliver Twist", an uptempo dance fusion of EDM and Afrobeats for which he became best known. With record producer Don Jazzy, he co-founded the record label Mo' Hits Records. His stage name is a combination of his first name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. D'banj is the 4,820th most popular singer, the 379th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 9th most popular Nigerian Singer.

D'banj is most famous for his contributions to the Nigerian music scene, particularly in the Afrobeats genre, and for his hit songs like "Oliver Twist." He is also known for his charismatic performances and his role as a television personality.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, D'banj ranks 4,820 out of 4,381. Before him are Natalie La Rose, Syleena Johnson, Ki Hui-hyeon, Holly Williams, Kavita Seth, and Mike Jones. After him are Nellie McKay, Simi, Bia, Marsha Ambrosius, Claude Kelly, and Noah Kahan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1980, D'banj ranks 1,669. Before him are Craig Mottram, Mikele Barber, Jennie Finch, Ifeanyi Udeze, Laila, and Jabu Mahlangu. After him are Toyin Abraham, Claude Kelly, Martin Truex Jr., Nisha Mohota, Kirk Penney, and Kaniha.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, D'banj ranks 379 out of 309. Before him are Fanendo Adi (1990), Funke Bucknor-Obruthe (1976), Eniola Aluko (1987), Kate Henshaw (1971), Ifeanyi Udeze (1980), and Bonke Innocent (1996). After him are Ayomide Folorunso (1996), Simi (1988), Toyin Abraham (1980), CKay (1995), Precious Achiuwa (1999), and Helen Oyeyemi (1984).

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Among SINGERS In Nigeria

Among singers born in Nigeria, D'banj ranks 9. Before him are Nneka (1980), Wizkid (1990), Rema (2000), Eddy Wata (1976), Yemi Alade (1989), and Tems (1995). After him are Simi (1988), and CKay (1995).

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    Nneka

    1980 - Present

    HPI: 45.02

    Rank: 3

  • Photo of Wizkid

    Wizkid

    1990 - Present

    HPI: 44.09

    Rank: 4

  • Photo of Rema

    Rema

    2000 - Present

    HPI: 42.68

    Rank: 5

  • Photo of Eddy Wata

    Eddy Wata

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 41.53

    Rank: 6

  • Photo of Yemi Alade

    Yemi Alade

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 38.05

    Rank: 7

  • Photo of Tems

    Tems

    1995 - Present

    HPI: 33.96

    Rank: 8

  • Photo of D'banj

    D'banj

    1980 - Present

    HPI: 30.99

    Rank: 9

  • Photo of Simi

    Simi

    1988 - Present

    HPI: 30.92

    Rank: 10

  • Photo of CKay

    CKay

    1995 - Present

    HPI: 30.73

    Rank: 11

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