Da Grin

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun,[1] also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria.[2] A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April 2011

DaGrin
Background information
Birth nameOladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun
Also known asBarack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo.
Born(1984-10-25)25 October 1984
Ogun State, Nigeria
OriginOgun, Nigeria
Died22 April 2010(2010-04-22) (aged 25)
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer
InstrumentsVocal, piano
Years active1994–2010
LabelsMisofunyin Entertainment
Associated actsSossick, D.J Spaclare, D.J Neptune, MI, 9ice, Reminisce,Konga, Omawunmi, TGBT Entertainment, Ruggedman, Kode, OritseFemi, Kenny St. Brown, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Frenzy

Biography

Dagrin's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos. His style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.[3] His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.[4] From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy and 02. One of the song he sang from the album C.E.O. was If I Die, it was as if he knew he was going to actually die after the release of that album.[5]

Legacy

Dagrin's single "Pon Pon Pon" has some cultural significance, it talks about the life style in Lagos, Agege, Ifewara, Mushin, Ikeja, Surulere, Isale Eko, and many other parts of south western Nigeria where life in the slums mixes up with life in the affluent cities and parts of Lagos Nigeria. His songs touch upon ethnicity, pride, while surviving the streets of Lagos and a hint of criticism elderly people hurls against bad behaviour.

The music video proudly displays young people in their twenties and early thirties proudly displaying their tribal marks in retrospect of the old Yoruba empire of Ile-Ife.

Ghetto Dreamz

A film of his life Ghetto Dreamz, starring Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan as his girlfriend has been made and was released in April 2011.[6]

Awards and nominations

Won

Nominated

Later life and death

Olaonipekun died at the age of 25 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]

References
  1. "A shining star dimmed too soon – Rising Nigerian Musician DaGrin has passed away". Bella Naija. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  2. "Dagrin: The Life of an Artiste". Nationaldailyngr.com. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  3. "NEA Awards 2010 Nominees – Da Grin & Omawumi Shine". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  4. "Hip-Hop World Awards 2010 Winners". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  5. "Download mp3 Dagrin – If I Die". Naijgreen.com. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  6. "BN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic". Bella Naija. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
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