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Buju (singer)

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Not to be confused with Buju Banton.
Buju
Birth nameDaniel Benson
Also known asBujutoyourears
Born (1997-05-19) 19 May 1997 (age 29)
Lagos, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeat
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsTo Your Ears Entertainment
Associated actsWizkid, Ladipoe, Zlatan

Daniel Benson (born in 1997) better known by his stage name Buju or Bujutoyourears is an Nigerian Afro fusion singer,[1] songwriter and record producer.[2][3][4] [5][6] He is known for featuring on fellow Nigerian artist Ladipoe's single,'Feeling'.[7]

Early life

Born in Lagos Buju was previously signed to Burna Boy's Spaceship Records.[8] He grew up in Gbagada with his family relocating to Ogun State.[9]

Career

In 2019, he was nominated for the "Rookie of the Year" category at The Headies 2019.[10][11]

In 2020, he won the City People Entertainment Awards for revelation of the year.[12]

In 2021, he featured on commercially acclaimed Nigerian top charting single ‘Feeling’ by Ladipoe,[13][14] and "Bling" by Blaqbonez [15]

In 27 August 2021, he was featured on the deluxe edition of Wizkid's Made In Lagos album alongside Canadian singer Justin Bieber[16]

In 2021, his collaboration with Wizkid on their song “Mood” earned him a number one spot on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart[17][18]

Discography

EP

Singles

  • Catch a vibe (2018)
  • Wahala (2018)
  • Energy (2019
  • Commander (2019)
  • Spiritual feat. Zlatan (2019)[21]
  • L'enu (2019)
  • Ohema & TMXO (2019)
  • Lenu Remix feat. Burna Boy (2020)[22]
  • So lovely (2020)
  • Outside (2021)[23][24]
  • Testimony (2021)

As featured

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2019 The Headies 2020 Rookie "Himself" Nominated [31][32]
2020 City People Entertainment Awards "Revelation of the year" "Himself" Won [33]
2021 Afrimma “African fan favourite” ”(Outside)” [A] Nominated
2021 Afrimma Best Artist or Duo Group ”Ladipoe feat. Buju (Feeling)” [A] Nominated
2021 Afrimma Best African Rapper or Lyricist ”Ladipoe feat. Buju (Feeling)” [A] Nominated [34]
2021 Afrimma Best Promising Artiste ”(Outside)” [A] Nominated [35]
2021 Afrimma Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Hiphop "Blaqbonez (Bling feat. Amaarae & Buju)” [A] Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Mayorkun is shocked that Buju's name is Daniel Benson". 4 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Burna Boy, Joeboy, Omah Lay, Buju, Tems emerge as part of the most-streamed artists in the world on Audiomack". 26 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Made Kuti, Buju, Wurld storm Cavemen's love and highlife album listening". 30 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Cavemen, Niniola, Buju for Brighthouse party". 16 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Buju announces new project". 2 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "Singer Buju apologizes over old disparaging tweets about Wizkid, Davido". 31 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "The best Nigerian songs of 2021 so far (2nd quarter)". 6 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "Buju exits Burna Boy's label". 5 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  9. ↑ "Interview: Buju Is the Blooming Afro-Fusion Artist You Should Know". 30 March 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "Headies 2019: Wetin to expect for di 13th Edition". 19 October 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  11. ↑ "Headies 2019: Here is the full list of nominees [Pulse Exclusive]". 1 October 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  12. ↑ "#CPMA2020: CITYPEOPLE RELEASES NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 MUSIC AWARDS". 30 November 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "PTMusic: Ladipoe's "Feeling" is No1 most streamed song in Nigeria". 7 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "Here are the top 10 Nigerian songs this week: Ladipoe & Buju's 'Feeling' spends a 4th week at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50". 12 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "'Bling' By Blaqbonez, Buju & Amaarae Now No.1 On Nigerian Apple Music Top 100". 7 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  16. ↑ "Here are 3 reasons why Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos (Deluxe)' makes sense as a strategy [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse.
  17. ↑ "Wizkid Hits New Personal Record on UK Afrobeats Chart with 'Mood'SEE DETAILS". 7 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "Mood by Wizkid tops UK Afrobeats chart". 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  19. ↑ "Buju's 'Sorry I'm Late' projects confidence, wins and 'comfort' [Pulse EP Review]". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  20. ↑ "Buju releases 7-track sophomore EP, 'Sorry I'm Late'". 28 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  21. ↑ "BUJU FEATURES ZLATAN ON NEW SINGLE, "SPIRITUAL"". 9 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  22. ↑ "Nigerian Afro fusion artist Buju invites Burna Boy on "Lenu Remix" music video". 17 July 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  23. ↑ "Did Buju hint at an exit from Burna Boy's label on new single, 'Outside'?". 20 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  24. ↑ "Buju Releases New Single, 'Outside'". 20 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  25. ↑ "Listen: Zlatan Features Buju In New Single 'Alubarika'". 6 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  26. ↑ "Can Buju and Zlatan make a joint EP already!?". 6 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  27. ↑ "Buju links up with Wizkid, others days after public outrage". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  28. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2021-09-14). "New Music: Basketmouth & Buju – Your Body". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  29. ↑ "Basketmouth flexes muscle, taps BUJU in new single, 'Your Body'". 10 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  30. ↑ "WANI RELEASES "TIMES TWO" FT BUJU AHEAD "LAGOS CITY VICE II" EP". 23 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  31. ↑ "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners". 19 October 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  32. ↑ "Headies Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees Released". 5 October 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  33. ↑ "WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]". 7 December 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  34. ↑ "List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)". 6 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  35. ↑ "Afrima Nominations 2021 Full list of nominees both Nigerians, oda Africans artists". 23 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.



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