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Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun,[1] also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria.[2] A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April 2011.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun |
| Also known as | Barack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo. |
| Born | 25 October 1984 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ogun, Nigeria |
| Died | 22 April 2010 (aged 25) Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal, piano |
| Years active | 1994–2010 |
| Labels | Misofunyin Entertainment |
Early life
Olaonipekun's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos.
Career
He released his first studio album Still On The Matter, but the album flopped due to not having enough promotion. In 2009 He released his second studio album called C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omoita). In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.[3] His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.[4] From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. His third studio If I Die was released posthumously One of the song he sang from the album If I Die. was If I Die, it was as if he knew he was going to actually die after the release of that album.[5]
Legacy
Da Grin was cited as one of the pioneers of dialect rap singers of Yoruba language and Pidgin in Nigeria. Nigerian journalist, Idoko Salihu of Premium Times stated that "Da Grin was a rapper who revolutionised the Nigerian rap industry, he infused English with his native dialect".[6]
Ghetto Dreamz
A film of his life Ghetto Dreamz, starring Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan as his girlfriend has been made and was released in April 2011.[7]
Discography
- Still On The Matter (2006)
- C.E.O (Chief Executive Omoita) (2009)
- If I Die (2011)
Awards and nominations
Won
- 2010 Hip Hop World Awards – Best Rap Album
Nominated
- 2010 Hip Hop World Awards – Artiste of the Year
Death
Olaonipekun had an accident on April 14, 2010 & died 8 days later at the age of 25 on 22 April, 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]
References
- "A shining star dimmed too soon – Rising Nigerian Musician DaGrin has passed away". Bella Naija. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- "Dagrin: The Life of an Artiste". Nationaldailyngr.com. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- "NEA Awards 2010 Nominees – Da Grin & Omawumi Shine". Jaguda.com. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- "Hip-Hop World Awards 2010 Winners". Jaguda.com. 30 May 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- "Download mp3 Dagrin – If I Die". Naijgreen.com. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Da Grin: Remembering a rap legend decade after death". 22 April 2020.
- "BN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic". Bella Naija. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
External links
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