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List Of Nigerian DJs
List of Nigerian DJs * DJ Abass * DJ Bally * DJ Big N * DJ Caise * DJ Cuppy * DJ Enimoney * DJ KayWise * DJ Exclusive * DJ Jimmy Jatt * DJ Neptune * DJ Spinall Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall (styize as SPINALL; formerly DJ Spinall), is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, label executive, and media personality. He first gained prominence in 2004, while working ... References {{Reflist Lists of Nigerian people Nigerian DJs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Abass
DJ Abass (born Abass Abayomi Tijani, 9 January 1968) is a media & entertainment consultant, broadcaster, DJ and compere based in the United Kingdom. He is the CEO of the entertainment and media management outfit, DJAMEDIA. He is also well known in the Nigerian and African community in the United Kingdom for presenting and co-producing the television show Intro and the Big Nigerian Independence Intro Jam series. Background DJ Abass was born in London to Kolawole Rasak Tijani and Deborah Kojusola Tijani, a nurse and midwife. He then moved to Nigeria with his younger brother where he was educated at Mate Nursery and Primary School, Lagos, Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos and later Baptist High School Port-Harcourt. He then went on to the University of Ado-Ekiti (formerly Ondo State University, now Adekunle Ajasin University) where he obtained a degree in Political Science. DJ Abass is the first of four children and also has two older half brothers. Early career In 2000, DJ Abas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Bally
Bobai Balat, also known by his stage name Bally B., is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, voiceover artist, and reality television personality. He gained popularity as one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija 2017 reality game show; a localised franchise of the Dutch game show. Among other jobs, he has worked as a school teacher in Lagos as well as a Statistician for the Federal Government. He is a baritone, known as Baritone Bally in the show. In 2015, Balat created an Afro infused electronic bootleg remix to Rihanna's hit song FourFiveSeconds, which brought industry recognition and led to a mash-up segment on Lagos city radio station; The Beat 99.9 FM. Early life and career Growing up in a household with 3 music-loving elder siblings played a huge role in crafting his music passion and style. He spent most of his adolescence years in Kaduna before moving to Nigeria's capital, Abuja at the age of 10 where he had his secondary education at Loyola Jesuit Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Big N
Nonso Temisan Ajufo known professionally as DJ Big N is a Nigerian DJ. As part of Mavin Records, DJ Big N has supported several of the label's top-billed acts, including supporting Tiwa Savage on her first American tour. He has released several Mavin themed mixtapes, including the "Mavin All Stars" mixtape, the ‘Surulere Mixtape Volume 1’, the "ENERGY Mixtape", and several Afro session Mixtapes with “Alternate Sound” band. Early life Big N was born in Lagos State to Nigerian parents and currently lives in Lagos state, Nigeria after moving back from the United Kingdom where he went to further his studies. He obtained an MBA degree from Coventry university in England. He also holds a Bsc degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos. He is the second half of a set of twins. He has a twin sister. He attended King's college Lagos and Corona primary school Victoria Island Lagos. Career Dj Big N started his career in the UK playing local clubs in the West Midlands before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Essence
Essence ( la, essentia) is a polysemic term, used in philosophy and theology as a designation for the property or set of properties that make an entity or substance what it fundamentally is, and which it has by necessity, and without which it loses its identity. Essence is contrasted with accident: a property that the entity or substance has contingently, without which the substance can still retain its identity. The concept originates rigorously with Aristotle (although it can also be found in Plato), who used the Greek expression ''to ti ên einai'' (τὸ τί ἦν εἶναι, literally meaning "the what it was to be" and corresponding to the scholastic term quiddity) or sometimes the shorter phrase ''to ti esti'' (τὸ τί ἐστι, literally meaning "the what it is" and corresponding to the scholastic term haecceity) for the same idea. This phrase presented such difficulties for its Latin translators that they coined the word ''essentia'' (English "essence") to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Caise
Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), is a Nigerian disc jockey. Life and music career DJ Caise was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Phillips. His maternal grandfather, the late Chief Antonio Deinde Fernandez, was a Nigerian business magnate, diplomat and Permanent Representative of Central African Republic to the United Nations. Chief Fernandez' daughter, his mum Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillips, is a former commissioner of Lagos State. DJ Caise interest in music started during his time at University of Reading. DJ Caise was on " BBC Radio 1Xtra" with " Mista Silva", "C4 Pedro" & "pt:Big Nelo. Record Deal: Chocolate City DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011. OAP: The Beat 99.9 FM DJ Caise is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which is held every friday night from 9pm to 7am on The Beat 99.9 FM. Education He attended the University of Reading in "Reading, where he studied Finance. He also acquired his master's degree in Finance, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (born 11 November 1992), professionally known as DJ Cuppy, or simply Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey and producer. She is the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. She grew up in Lagos and moved to London at the age of 13. Early life and education Cuppy lived in Ilupeju for six years before moving to Ikeja where she attended Grange School, Ikeja. She then relocated to London for her GCSEs and A-Levels. She graduated from King's College London in July 2014, with a degree in business and economics. She also earned a master's degree in music business from New York University in 2015. As from October 2021, Cuppy is enrolled and pursuing a master's degree in African Studies at the University of Oxford. Career In 2014 Cuppy was the resident DJ at the MTV Africa Music Awards in Durban. She then played at the Tatler and Christie's Art Ball in London, and at the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit in Mexico City. In July 2014, she released '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Enimoney
Eniola Olamilekan Adedeji, known by his stage name DJ Enimoney, is a Nigerian disc jockey. Enimoney is the official disc jockey of YBNL Nation and younger brother of Nigerian rapper, Olamide. Early life DJ Enimoney was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents. He pursued a high school education at Lagos State Secondary School. He studied Computer science at Lagos City Polytechnic. Career DJ Enimoney started his professional disc jockey career after senior secondary school in 2015 at Bariga. He gained recognition in 2016 with his debut single "Oya dab" which featured Olamide. At the 2018 edition of the City People Music Awards, held in Lagos, DJ Enimoney single "Diet" which features Tiwa Savage & Slimcase won "Best Collaboration of the Year". That same year, he was nominated at the Nigerian Entertainment Award for "Diet" in the "Best Single by DJ" category. Discography Singles *"Gapa" (featuring CDQ (rapper), Chinko Ekun and B Banks) (2015) *"Sweety gurl" (featuring Smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Xclusive
Rotimi Alakija (born 16 October 1980), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist. Early life Rotimi Alakija was born in England to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos. Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He later studied Financial Computing at Brunel University London. Career DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe. At the 2010 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, held in the United States, DJ Xclusive won World Best DJ. He was nominated for Best DJ at the 2011 edition of the BEFFTA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Jimmy Jatt
Oluwaforijimi "Jimmy" Adewale Amu (born October 15, 1966), professionally referred to by his stage name DJ Jimmy Jatt, is a Nigerian disc jockey who is revered as one of the pioneering hip hop DJs in Nigeria. He started out his music career as a rapper under the sobriquet Master J but delved into DJing after his failure in getting signed by a record label despite releasing a handful of songs including a demo recording. He is best known for his Jimmy's Jump Off concert, an event he started in 2008 to become one of the most attended entertainment events in Nigeria. In 2006, he won the Hip Hop World Hall of Fame award at the maiden edition of The Headies for his contribution to hip-hop in Nigeria. Early life and career Jimmy Amu is a native of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, but he was born and bred in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria where he had his basic and secondary education. Born to a father who was a sound equipment dealer, Jimmy Jatt developed an interest in music at a tender age. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Neptune
Imohiosen Patrick (born, 26 September 1990) professionally known as DJ Neptune, is a Nigerian Disc Jockey and Record Producer. He is from a family of four which includes his three elder sisters and him. Discography *''Greatness'' (2018) *''Greatness 2.0'' (2021) Singles *"1,2,3" (featuring M.I, Naeto C and Da Grin ) *"Skoobi Doo" (featuring General Pype, Lynxxx and Jesse Jagz ) *"So Nice" (featuring Davido and Del B) *"Baddest" (featuring Olamide, BOJ, and Stonebwoy) *"Marry" (featuring Mr Eazi) *"Wait" (featuring Kizz Daniel) (produced by Jay Pizzle) *"Demo" (featuring Davido) *"Nobody" (featuring Joeboy and Mr Eazi Oluwatosin Ajibade (born 19 July 1991), better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian-born, Ghana-based singer. He is a pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressio ...) Featured Songs Awards and nominations See also * List of Nigerian DJs References {{DEFAULT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Spinall
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall (styize as SPINALL; formerly DJ Spinall), is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, label executive, and media personality. He first gained prominence in 2004, while working as a radio DJ at Raypower 100.5 FM. He later joined Industry Nite where he promoted underground talents at the weekly platform. He was the official DJ to Wande Coal while he was affiliated with Mavin Records. He created a style edge to his outfit known as TheCAP, tracing his roots back to his culture. TheCAP, which fans tags as "TheCrazyAzzParty" has since then been his brand power and identity. Prior to April 2021, he went by the stage name DJ Spinall, and started an Afromix series on Apple Music, on 15 April 2021. and hosted a television show, known as Smirnoff Infamous Mix on MTV Base, Soundcity TV with a podcast series launched on Audiomack and various radio stations in Nigeria. On 6 April 2021, Smirnoff Infamous Mix first episode fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
