BNXN

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BNXN
Birth nameDaniel Benson
Also known asBuju, Bujutoyourears
BornAkwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018 - present
Labels
  • Spaceship (former)
  • To Your Ears Entertainment
Associated acts

Daniel Benson (born 19 May 1997) known professionally as BNXN (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju,[1] is a Nigerian Afro-Fusion singer,[2] songwriter and record producer.[3]

Early life[]

He was born in Lagos, Nigeria. BNXN is an Afro-Fusion Singer and Songwriter. He was previously signed to Burna Boy's Spaceship Records.[4] He grew up in Gbagada with his family relocating to Ogun State.[5]

Career[]

2021: Sorry I'm Late[]

Background[]

Sorry I'm Late is the extended play (EP) project of Nigerian Singer and songwriter Buju, It was released on October 27, 2021, by released under the management of T.Y.E/ Empire Records.

It features guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie. Mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil.[6]

Critical reception[]

It received different reviews by music enthusiasts and critics, Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort"[7]

Track listing[]

  • "Daniel Benson"
  • "Never Stopped"
  • "Kilometre"
  • "Something Sweet"
  • "Ogechukwu" featuring The Cavemen
  • "For Here"
  • "I Do"

Sorry I'm Late tour[]

Buju performed his first show in London on November 30, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour.[8]

On the 22nd of December, 2021,[9] Buju headline his first sold-out concert tagged 'Buju: Sorry I am Late',[10] which is also his debut concert in Lagos.[11] held at Balmoral Convection centre, Lagos.[12]

Discography[]

EP[]

Singles[]

Year Title Reference
2018 "Catch a vibe"
"Wahala"
2019 "Energy"
"Commander"
"Spiritual" (featuring Zlatan) [14]
"L'enu"
"Ohema & TMXO"
2020 "So Lovely"
"Lenu Remix" (featuring Burna Boy) [15]
2021 "Outside" [16]
"Testimony"
"Italy" (featuring Blaq Diamond)

As featured[]

Year Title Producer Album Reference
2021 "Feeling" (Ladipoe) P.Prime Providence (EP)
"Bling" (Blaqbonez) Sex Over Love
"Alubarika" (Zlatan) [17][18] Resan
"Confident" (Savage)
"Mood" (Wizkid) P2J Made in Lagos [19]
"Your Body" (Basketmouth) [20]
"Times Two" (Wani) [21]
"Cold Outside" (Timaya)
2022 "Sweet Daddy" (Dai Verse) Semzi
"Saloo (Remix)" (Kashcoming)
"Hustle" (Reminisce) Sarz
"Finesse" (Pheelz) Miichkel

Awards and nominations[]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2019 The Headies 2020 Rookie "Himself" Nominated [22]
2020 City People Entertainment Awards "Revelation of the year" "Himself" Won [23]
2021 AFRIMMA "African fan favourite" "(Outside)" [A] Nominated
AFRIMMA Best Artist or Duo Group "Ladipoe feat. Buju (Feeling)" [A] Nominated
AFRIMMA Best African Rapper or Lyricist "Ladipoe feat. Buju (Feeling)" [A] Nominated [24]
AFRIMMA Best Promising Artiste "(Outside)" [A] Nominated [25]
AFRIMMA Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Hiphop "Blaqbonez (Bling feat. Amaarae & Buju)" [A] Nominated
2022 Grammy Awards Best Global Music Album "Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition" by (Wizkid) Pending

References[]

  1. ^ Edeme, Victoria. "Singer Buju changes stage name to 'BNXN'". The Punch. The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  2. ^ Alake, Motolani (4 November 2021). "Mayorkun is shocked that Buju's name is Daniel Benson". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ^ Alake, Motolani (26 May 2021). "Burna Boy, Joeboy, Omah Lay, Buju, Tems emerge as part of the most-streamed artists in the world on Audiomack". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ Unamka, Sampson (5 July 2021). "Buju exits Burna Boy's label". The Nation. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. ^ Benson, Daniel (30 March 2020). "Interview: Buju Is the Blooming Afro-Fusion Artist You Should Know". OkayAfrica (Interview). Interviewed by Adedayo Laketu. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  6. ^ Alake, Motolani (28 October 2021). "Buju releases 7-track sophomore EP, 'Sorry I'm Late'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ^ Alake, Motolani (29 October 2021). "Buju's Sorry I'm Late projects confidence, wins and 'comfort' [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. ^ Pulse Mix (7 December 2021). "BUJU thrills fans in London as he kick-starts his". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  9. ^ Lawore, Mutiat (13 November 2021). "Buju debut concert". The Sun. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  10. ^ Falade, Tomi (13 November 2021). "Buju Announces First Major Concert In Lagos". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  11. ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (14 November 2021). "Buju debut concert 'Sorry I'm late' to hold in Lagos". Business Day. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Buju to shut down Balmoral Convection centre this Wednesday December". Vanguard. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  13. ^ Lady, Boss (27 October 2021). "Buju - Sorry I'm Late". ENT Media Hub. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  14. ^ Ade Peter, Dennis (9 August 2021). "BUJU FEATURES ZLATAN ON NEW SINGLE, "SPIRITUAL"". The Native. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  15. ^ African Music, Pan (17 July 2020). "Nigerian Afro fusion artist Buju invites Burna Boy on "Lenu Remix" music video". Pan African Music. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  16. ^ Alake, Motolani (20 May 2021). "Did Buju hint at an exit from Burna Boy's label on new single, 'Outside'?". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  17. ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (6 August 2021). "Listen: Zlatan Features Buju In New Single "Alubarika"". The Guardian Life. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  18. ^ Olorunnisola, Israel (6 August 2021). "Can Buju and Zlatan make a joint EP already!?". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  19. ^ Bassey, Ekaete (2 August 2021). "Buju links up with Wizkid, others days after public outrage". The Nation. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  20. ^ Admin (10 October 2021). "Basketmouth flexes muscle, taps BUJU in new single, "Your Body"". The Guardian on Sunday. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  21. ^ Guardian Life (23 July 2021). "WANI RELEASES "TIMES TWO" FT BUJU AHEAD "LAGOS CITY VICE II" EP". The GuardianLife. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners". Vanguard. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  23. ^ Reporter (7 December 2020). "WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  24. ^ Milimo, Dennis (6 October 2021). "List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)". Pulse Kenya. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Afrima Nominations 2021 Full list of nominees both Nigerians, oda Africans artists". BBC Pidgin. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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