Nigerian global music sensation, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj, releases a highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “The Entertainer – D’Sequel”.
The album is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Its global feature list includes Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon, Late Fela Kuti’s Egypt ’80 Band, Awilo Logomba, Youssou N’Dour, American star Akon, South African megastar and NBC’s The Voice sensation, Chechi Sarai.
The new album, a follow-up to his 2008 magnum opus, ‘The Entertainer’ includes collaborations with Nigerian musicians, Phyno, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml, and Chuchu Lee. As part of his legacy to mentor and showcase the next big talents, D’Banj also featured Specikinging off his talent discovery project, Cream Platform.
Propelled by a partnership with the creative powerhouse, The Temple Company, and leading music company, Gamma, D’Banj continues his 20-year on-stage milestone with a series of intimate live performances and concerts across major cities around the world. He will also connect with fans via exclusive meet-and-greet events, mentoring sessions, and engaging thought-leadership interactions.
Speaking on the album, Sipho Dlamini, President, Africa & Middle East, Gamma, said, “The only way we grow and conquer the global music market as Africans, is by understanding that no one wins alone. Working with African giants like D’banj – my brother, the team at Temple, Idris, Larry Gaaga – my twin, and Yemisi – my sister- is the start of something big. Not just for Nigeria or West Africa – but for the whole continent. Go out and stream this album. Let’s show the world that Africa is ready to lead.”
Following the album’s release, the superstar also dishes out a remarkable video for the lead single, “Koko” which is available on YouTube.
