Nigerian superstar, D’Banj will be one of five renowned African artists that will grace the Finale stage this Sunday.
Fresh
off the success of his sensational global hit Oliver Twist, D’Banj will
be making a return to the Big Brother Africa stage for an electrifying
performance.
The talented singer/songwriter/producer first made
his mark on the music scene with the release of his debut album, No Long
Thing in 2005. The album yielded several singles including the hit
single Tongolo. In 2006 he followed up with his sophomore release,
Rundown Funk U Up. The year 2008 saw the release of his third album, The
Entertaineras and he was also part of Mo Hit Allstar's debut album
Curriculum Vitae.
He has won several international music awards
including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards
2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 and Best
International Act, Africa at the 2011 BET Awards.
D’Banj was born
Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He was introduced
to the harmonica by his late older brother, Femi Oyebanjo. In June
2011, D'banj was signed to American rapper Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music
record label. This year he signed a distribution deal with Mercury
Records in the UK and the year also saw the end of his partnership with
his long-time producer Don Jazzy.
D’Banj will be joined by
Uganda's Navio, South African MC Khuli Chana, Ghanaian hip-life king
Sarkodie and Nigerian Afro-pop star Naeto C for the grandest finale in
Big Brother Africa history. Catch the star-studded 2 hour, 20 minute
Live Show on Sunday 5 August at 20:00 CAT on DStv channel 198 and
AfricaMagic Entertainment DStv channel 128.
By Lihle / DStv Online
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