Dabenja
| Dabenja | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Benjamin Uwah |
| Also known as | Dabenja |
| Born | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Uyo, Akwa Ibom state |
| Genres |
|
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | The Mustard Seed Entertainment |
Dabenja born as Benjamin Uwah[1] is a Nigerian award-winning afropop musician.[2][3]
Early life[edit]
Dabenja hails from Akwa Ibom State but was born and raised in Lagos State.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Dabenja started his music career as a chior in his father's church. According to him in an interview with Juliet Ebirim of Vanguard, his choice of music was inspired by Bob Marley and Fela Kuti.[4][2] In 2011, he announced his debut single called "Terere" which topped music charts in Malaysia.[2]
He owns a record label called The Mustard Seed music (TMS) Entertainment as stated by The Guardian[5] and also a brand ambassador for PagePedia.[6]
Discography[edit]
- 911[7]
- Blessing[8]
- Yakata[9]
- Take Away[10]
- Select[11]
- Sugar baby[12]
- Terere
- All 4 You feat. Terry G[13]
Notable performances[edit]
- 2017 Felabration Musical Concert[14]
Philanthropy[edit]
He has launched the "Dabenja Foundation" which he uses to give back to the community positively through scholarships and empowerment programs.[15]
Award/nomination[edit]
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | African Entertainment Awards | West African/Central African Act of the Year | Himself | Won | [16] |
| African Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | All 4 You | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ editor (10 February 2020). "There are so Many Talents in Nigeria that Needs to be Recognized – Dabenja". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Music is my life – Dabenja". Vanguard News. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ editor (17 May 2019). "Benjamin Etoro-Abasi: My Journey from the Ghetto Shaped my Perception of Life". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "Fela's works, my source of inspiration ― Dabenja". Nigerian Tribune. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- ↑ "After Yakata, Dabenja Sets Sight On Stardom". guardian.ng. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ↑ "Music: Dabenja - Select (Prod. by DJ Coublon)". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ [Audio + Visualizer] Dabenja – "911"+ "Blessing" " tooXclusive, 28 January 2020, retrieved 12 February 2020
- ↑ Reserved, Checkout these hot section on NL Naijaloaded 2009-2020 All Rights (28 January 2020). "[Music] Dabenja - 911 + Blessing " Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Dabenja – Yakata (Prod. Dj Coublon)". 360Nobs.com. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "Dabenja – Take Away (Prod. DJ Coublon) - Notjustok". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "Dabenja - Select (Prod. by DJ Coublon) " tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ AsuquoE (10 November 2017). "AUDIO+VIDEO: Dabenja - Sugar Baby". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ All For Love - Da Benja ft Terry G, retrieved 18 February 2020
- ↑ "Nigerian musician Dabenja performs at the "Afrika Shrine" dedicated..." Getty Images. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ↑ Published. "We need to support homegrown musicians more – Dabenja". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ↑ "Music is my life – Dabenja". Vanguard News. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
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