16th August, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Veteran Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj has finally come through with his highly anticipated album ‘The Entertainer: D’Sequel’.
The 44-year-old took to his Instagram page on Friday to share snippets from the listening party in Lagos.
The album is a follow-up to ‘Entertainer’, Dban’j’s 2008 album.
On Tuesday, D’banj released a teaser for the album wherein Don Jazzy, his friend, was portrayed as a sniper who rescued him from an abduction.
In the 13-track project, the ‘Why Me’ hitmaker enlists the expertise of some Nigerian and international music heavyweights such as Wyclef Jean, Awilo Logomba, Youssou N’Dour, Akon, and Phyno.
Others include DJ Maphorisa, Chechi Sarai, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml and Chuchu Lee.
Songs on the project include ‘World Famous’, ‘Healer’, ‘Kala’, ‘Yours Truly’, ‘Koko’, ‘Serious’, ‘Since 04’ and ‘My Melody’.
Others are ‘Worthy’, ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘I Am Legend’, ‘Taya’ and ‘Koko Remix’.
Last month, D’banj put out ‘Worthy’, the tenth track off the album, featuring Youssou N’Dour, the Senegalese Grammy award-winning singer, and Chechi Sarai.
He described the song as a “message of hope and unity to all Africans”.
“When we come together as one, we not only honour our heritage but also unlock our borderless potential to lead the world. The future belongs to a united Africa, worthy of her dreams and aspirations,” he said.
Olamide, the Nigerian rapper, co-wrote the song. D’banj also accompanied the release with a colourful video celebrating his African heritage.
D’banj had previously released ‘Since O4‘ and ‘Koko‘, two tracks off the album.
The multi-award-winning star recently headlined the Trace Live event to mark his 20th year on stage. He calls his forthcoming single slated for May 3, 2024, one of his favourite tracks yet as it marks 2004 which is the year he made his debut.
D’banj also known as Koko Master paid homage to the Mo’hit crew of Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, D Prince, Dr. Sid, and Kayswitch whom he calls his brothers with whom he formed a great team.
The Afrobeats icon also thanked all those who played a role in his journey and also apologised to those who he might have wronged on the way.
In his 20 year career, D’banj has treated fans to several unforgettable singles including ‘Tongolo’ ‘Why Me’, ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Mr. Endowed’ among many others.
He also won several notable awards including The MTV EMAs, MAMAs, and the BET for Best African Act in 2011.
