Da Grin
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Background information | |
Birth name | Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun |
Also known as | Barack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo. |
Born | Ogun State, Nigeria | 25 October 1984
Origin | Ogun, Nigeria |
Died | 22 April 2010 Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria | (aged 25)
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
Instruments | Vocal, piano |
Years active | 1994–2010 |
Labels | Misofunyin Entertainment |
Associated acts | Sossick, D.J Spaclare, D.J Neptune, MI, 9ice, Reminisce,Konga, Omawunmi, TGBT Entertainment, Ruggedman, Kode, OritseFemi, Kenny St. Brown, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Frenzy, Heavy L Beatz |
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
Biography[]
Dagrin's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos. His style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. 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. He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy and 02. One of the song he sang from the album C.E.O. 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]
Awards and nominations[]
Won[]
- 2010 Hip Hop World Awards – Best Rap Album
Nominated[]
- 2010 Hip Hop World Awards – Artiste of the Year
Later life and death[]
Olaonipekun died at the age of 25 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "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[]
- Nigerian male rappers
- 2010 deaths
- 1987 births
- Yoruba musicians
- People from Ogun State
- Road incident deaths in Nigeria