Dbanj has opened up to the Nigerian Tribune
on his achievements so far
Did you imagine how far you will get to when you
started?
My first single was out in October 2004 and
my first album was released on the 25th of
March 2005.
Yes. As at then, I always said I was an
entertainer. I always said “I’m Dbanj” as
loud as I could.
And I hoped and prayed that I’d become the
biggest entertainer to ever come out of
Africa. I also prayed that I will be the richest
entertainer and so on. I had a lot of dreams.
And it has been a great challenge since ten
years up until now.
When I count my blessings I see that God
has been faithful to me. There are places I
have been to that I didn’t think I would ever
get, although I dreamt big.
There are a number of stages I didn’t foresee
I’d get to that I am honoured to be in. It can
only get better. And I am very grateful to
God.
Can you tell us the highest point of your career so
far?
Last year I gave a speech at the World Bank
summit.
That for me was difference because it had
nothing to do with music. Although I spoke
briefly about music, my speech was mainly
about the youths of my generation.
And to be in that kind of gathering, to face
such audience showed that I was not only an
artiste, but also that I am capable of
representing my generation.
And that is the one thing I have always
wanted to do: to be a good example for my
generation.
Will you be taken up more official engagements
this year?
Yes. But I would have to balance it with the
music. This year I want to give back more
than I did last year with agriculture.
This year, there will be more talks,
performances, parties and music. And who
knows? I might get to Hollywood this year.
You recently kicked started your tenth
anniversary with .Amber Rose hosting the kick
off. How do you feel after ten years?
I already told you when and how I started. It
was a rough ride to the top but now we are
here.
It is, of course, an amazing feeling to still
have been in the industry up till now, to
have gotten so many recognitions and
achievements.
And just recently I signed the deal to become
Ciroc ambassador. Wetin dey to talk for
there again, my brother! God dey!
on his achievements so far
Did you imagine how far you will get to when you
started?
My first single was out in October 2004 and
my first album was released on the 25th of
March 2005.
Yes. As at then, I always said I was an
entertainer. I always said “I’m Dbanj” as
loud as I could.
And I hoped and prayed that I’d become the
biggest entertainer to ever come out of
Africa. I also prayed that I will be the richest
entertainer and so on. I had a lot of dreams.
And it has been a great challenge since ten
years up until now.
When I count my blessings I see that God
has been faithful to me. There are places I
have been to that I didn’t think I would ever
get, although I dreamt big.
There are a number of stages I didn’t foresee
I’d get to that I am honoured to be in. It can
only get better. And I am very grateful to
God.
Can you tell us the highest point of your career so
far?
Last year I gave a speech at the World Bank
summit.
That for me was difference because it had
nothing to do with music. Although I spoke
briefly about music, my speech was mainly
about the youths of my generation.
And to be in that kind of gathering, to face
such audience showed that I was not only an
artiste, but also that I am capable of
representing my generation.
And that is the one thing I have always
wanted to do: to be a good example for my
generation.
Will you be taken up more official engagements
this year?
Yes. But I would have to balance it with the
music. This year I want to give back more
than I did last year with agriculture.
This year, there will be more talks,
performances, parties and music. And who
knows? I might get to Hollywood this year.
You recently kicked started your tenth
anniversary with .Amber Rose hosting the kick
off. How do you feel after ten years?
I already told you when and how I started. It
was a rough ride to the top but now we are
here.
It is, of course, an amazing feeling to still
have been in the industry up till now, to
have gotten so many recognitions and
achievements.
And just recently I signed the deal to become
Ciroc ambassador. Wetin dey to talk for
there again, my brother! God dey!
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