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Early life
My name is Ifedapo Daniel Oyebanjo,i was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria to a military officer who commanded an artillery regiment and a church dignitary mother,i hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State. Due to my father's profession i moved several times within Nigeria and also moved to India.I was expected to follow my father's military career and was enrolled to the Nigerian Military School at age eleven.I resisted the system and disenrolled from the school after three years. While at the Military school i was a member of the elite drum corp of the Nigerian Army. From the Nigerian Military School i proceeded to another military owned institution Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ibara, Abeokuta where he completed his secondary school education
Musical beginning
I was introduced to the harmonica by my late older brother, Femi Oyebanjo, who died in a plane crash at age seventeen.With my love for music being greater than my parents' military aspirations,i struggled for my parents' approval; this can be best heard through an album track,All Da Way from his debut album.
Music career
As a tribute to my mentor Fela,i brought Afrobeat to life and into the 21st century with breathless enthusiasm as well as a good dose of humour.My songs are based on his life, often hilarious but with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young African trying to achieve his dreams.I performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. All my albums are solely produced by Don Jazzy and himself.
2005: No Long Thing
My debut album, No Long Thing, was released in 2005, yielding several singles, with Tongolo as the lead single. This proved to be my breakthrough single and a hit. It also provided my Koko Master persona, with the term, koko, taking on a variety of meanings.My debut success led to collaborations with other artists, this includes Dare Art-Alade's album track, Escalade Part 2 and Ikechukwu's album track.
2006: Rundown Funk U Up
My second album, Rundown Funk U Up, which was released in 2006, yielded several singles including the club single, Tongolo (Remix) and the lead single, Why Me?. This proved to be another hit.
2007-2008: Curriculum Vitae & The Entertainer
D'banj, as an artist of Mo' Hits Records, is also a member of its collective group, Mo' Hits Allstars (includes artists Dr SID, Wande Coal, k-Switch and D'prince).I have once been spotted with one of Nigeria's most talented singers, "Smile Lasisi". The collective's debut album, Curriculum Vitae, was released in December 2008. It included hit singles, "Be Close To You", "Booty Call" and "Move Your Body", which was the lead single. D'banj was featured in Ikechukwu's 2008 hit, "Wind Am Well".
July 2008 saw the release of my third album, The Entertainer, with the singles "Gbono Feli Feli", "Kimon", "Olorun Maje" and "Entertainer".
Live performance (August 2010)
i am an energetic, charismatic and infectious live performer.I'm a regular performer for the annual ThisDay Africa Rising Music Festival. I have performed at Femi Kuti’s new Afrikan Shrine in Lagos as well as the Shrine Synchro System’s regular London Night at Cargo. I performed at the Black President Concert in memory of Fela’s art and legacy at the Barbican in London, and also alongside many international artists in Nigeria like Kelly Rowland at the 1st Edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria.I was involved in one of the most anticipated events of the season ‘Koko Concert‘. This concert consisted of D’Banj, Don Jazzy, Dr. SID, Wande Coal, D’Prince, new Mo Hits recruit Ikechukwu plus a slew of openers including May7ven and comedian Tunde Ednut. The stage was set for a thrilling night – the Koko effect is definitely LIVE in London as fans of D’Banj and Mo’ Hits filled the O2 arena to capacity. As expected, the hits just kept coming and the momentum was sustained with on-stage antics from all the artists.
Humanitarian work
I'm the founder of Koko Foundation for Youth and Peace Development. i'm also Nigeria's first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace.
Discography
Albums
* No Long Thing (2005)
* Rundown Funk U Up (2006)
* The Entertainer (2008)
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Singles
* Tongolo (2005)
* Socor (2005)
* Mobolowowon (2005)
* Run Down (2006)
* Why Me (2006)
* Move Your Body (featuring Wande Coal) (2007)
* Kimon (2008)
* Olorun Maje (2008)
* Gbono Fele (2008)
* Entertainer (2008)
* Suddenly (2008)
* Fall In Love (2008)
* Igwe (2008)
* Mr Endowed (2010)
*Scape Goat(2010)
*I DO THIS(2011)
* Mr Endowed Remix Feat.Snoop Dogg (2011)
*Scape Goat(2010)
*Oliver twist
*Scape goat remix feat.Kanye west
Featured singles

* Wind Am Well (Ikechukwu featuring Don Jazzy & D'banj) (2008)
*Lagos Party(Banky w)(2010)
Won
* Best African Act (MTV Europe Music Awards 2007)
* Hottest Single of the year "Why me" (NEA Awards 2007)[6]
* Most Promising Male Artist (KORA All African Awards 2005) [7]
* Hip Hop World Revelation (HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2006 hosted by Hip Hop World Magazine)[8]
* Artist of the year (Nigerian Music Awards (NMA) 2006)[9]
* Best Newcomer - Tongolo (fizz Awards 2006)[10]
* 2007 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Special Effects (“Why Me”) [11]
* Artist of the Year (MTV Africa Music Awards 2008)[12]
* Best Male (MTV Africa Music Awards 2008)[12]
* Listeners Choice (MTV Africa Music Awards 2008)
* Artist of the Year (MTV Africa Music Awards 2009)

Nominated
* Best Newcomer - Tongolo (Channel O African Music Video Awards 2006)
* Best West African - Tongolo (Channel O African Music Video Awards 2006)
* Best African Act - MOBO Awards 2007
* Best African Act - MOBO Awards 2008
* Best Live Performer - MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 [15]
* Best Male (MTV Africa Music Awards 2009) [16]
* Best Performer (MTV Africa Music Awards 2009) [16]
* BEST AFRICAN ACT (MOBO AWARDS)