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05 Jun

My Music Career Incomplete Without Don Jazzy – D’banj

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“As we both celebrate 20 years in the industry, I’m reminded of the countless memories and milestones we’ve shared together. Here is to two decades of brotherhood, entertainment, and unwavering support. Love you always, Brother!.” Don Jazzy also took to the comment section, saying: “Still finding it hard to believe it’s been 20 years bro. Feels like yesterday. Thank you for everything. Love you brotherLee. More blessings.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Don Jazzy, a Nigerian record producer and Chief Executive Officer of Mavin Records, co-founded Mo’Hits Records with D’banj in 2004. D’banj had earlier hinted at…

23 Aug

My Mother Dated D’banj – Angel Smith Reveals

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BBNaija All Stars housemate, Angel Smith has disclosed that her mother, Titilala dated popular Nigerian singer, D’banj. She made the revelation when in a chat with male colleague, Omashola. Speaking about Media personality, Denrele Edun, Angel said she grew up to meet Denrele in the same space and knew him because he was very close to her mother. “My mom was in the industry for a bit. Because she dated someone that was famous in the industry”, she told Omashola. When Omashola asked about the person’s name, Angel Smith whispered that her mother dated D’banj. Omashola replied: “Your mom is…

12 Dec

D’banj Released From Custody Over Lack Of Evidence – Lawyer

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Nigerian Afrobeats star D'banj has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, ICPC, the musician's lawyer has said. "The ICPC released D’banj... after the agency could not find anything incriminating on him," said a statement signed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, D’banj’s lawyer. D'banj was arrested earlier this week on allegations of fraud after millions of dollars meant to help unemployed youths start businesses were reported missing. The artist - whose real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo - has claimed to be the brand ambassador for the scheme, turned himself in. The N-Power initiative was launched in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari.…

07 Dec

Singer DBanj Arrested and Detained Over Allegations Of Fraud

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Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) has detained singer Oladapo Oyebanji aka D’banj over allegations of fraudulently diverting monies earmarked by the Federal government for N-Power project, an empowerment program set up by the Nigerian government in 2016 to address youth unemployment and increase social development. A statement released by the commission this afternoon December 7, stated that about 10 persons have been invited by the ICPC over the last few months in connection with the N-Power fraud, and have been granted administrative bail after their detention. The commission pointed out that several invitations to DBanj to appear…