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Background information
Birth name Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun
Also known as Barack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo.
Born 1984 10, 25
Ogun State, Nigeria
Origin Ogun, Nigeria
Died 2010 4 , 22 (aged -26 )
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, singer
Instrument(s) Vocal, piano
Years active 1994–2010
Labels Misofunyin Entertainment
Associated acts
  • Sossick
  • D.J Spaclare
  • D.J Neptune
  • MI
  • 9ice
  • Reminisce
  • Konga, Omawumi
  • TGBT Entertainment
  • Ruggedman
  • Kode
  • OritseFemi
  • Kenny St. Brown
  • Sheyman
  • Dr. Frabz
  • Frenzy
  • Heavy L Beatz

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 produced in April 2011.[3][4] He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria.[5] He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers of all time.[6][7][8][9]

Early life

Olaonipekun's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos State.[10]

Career

He released his first studio album Still On The Matter in 2006-07. In 2009, He released his second studio album called C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omoita). 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.[11] His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.[12] 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, Hyce_age Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. His third studio If I Die was released posthumously.

Death

On Wednesday, 14 April 2010, Dagrin was driving back home around 3:00 AM when his Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE (2008) rammed into a stationary truck in front of Alakara Police station, off Agege motor road, Mushin, Lagos State.[13] He was quickly rushed to the nearby Tai Solarin Hospital, Baba Olosha Bus stop, Mushin. Dagrin, who sustained a serious head injury, remained unconscious and was later transferred to the Intensive care unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Abara, where doctors made serious efforts to save his life.[14] He was operated upon but later had to be transferred to the private wing of the hospital. Dagrin remained unconscious under intensive care unit at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital until his death on Thursday, 22 April 2010 at 6:00 PM. He was 25 at the time of his death.[15]

Legacy

Da Grin was cited as one of the pioneers of dialect rap singers of Yoruba language and Pidgin in Nigeria. Nigerian journalist, Idoko Salihu of Premium Times stated that "Da Grin was a rapper who revolutionised the Nigerian rap industry, he infused English with his native dialect".[16]

M.I. released "End of Time" tribute to Da Grin after the rapper's demise in 2010.[17]'Nigerian All Stars' which included Sheyman, Ruggedman, Banky W, Omawunmi, Lord of Ajasa, Tony Tetuila and a host of others released "My Pain", a tribute to Da Grin after his death.[18] Rapper Olamide released "Tribute to Dagrin" in 2011.[19]

Musicians who regard Da Grin as influence on their careers includes Olamide,[20][21] CDQ,[22] Reminisce, Oladips, YQ[23] Nito-P[24] etc.

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.[25]

Discography

  • Still On The Matter (2006)
  • C.E.O (Chief Executive Omoita)(2009)
  • If I Die (2011)
  • Legends Never Die, Pt. 1(2023)

Awards and nominations

Won

Nominated

References

  1. ↑ A shining star dimmed too soon – Rising Nigerian Musician DaGrin has passed away. Bella Naija. 22 April 2010
  2. ↑ Dagrin: The Life of an Artiste. Nationaldailyngr.com. 30 April 2011
  3. ↑ izuzu, chibumgaA biopic that fails to capture a rapper's life. Pulse Nigeria. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2023-11-07
  4. ↑ BellaNaija.comBN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic. BellaNaija. 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2023-11-07
  5. ↑ Okeke-Korieocha, IfeomaThe legacy of Dagrin: How he paved way for Olamide, Asake in music scene. BusinessDay. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  6. ↑ LHX, TRANSSION"Nigerian Hip-Hop Died When DaGrin Died" - CDQ Says | Boombuzz. Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  7. ↑ 10 Years On: DaGrin, The Novelistic Voice Of The Streets. NotjustOk. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  8. ↑ {{{title}}}. Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  9. ↑ LHX, TRANSSIONM.I Abaga Tells On The Impact Of Dagrin | Boombuzz. Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  10. ↑ Get Heard within Our Artist Community | Slaps powered by DistroKid. Slaps. Retrieved 2023-11-07
  11. ↑ NEA Awards 2010 Nominees – Da Grin & Omawumi Shine. Jaguda.com. 9 July 2010
  12. ↑ Hip-Hop World Awards 2010 Winners. Jaguda.com. 30 May 2010
  13. ↑ Rising hip-hop star, Dagrin is dead - Vanguard News. Vanguard. 22 April 2010
  14. ↑ Dagrin is Dead. The NET. 22 April 2010
  15. ↑ Dagrin is Dead. The NET. 22 April 2010
  16. ↑ Da Grin: Remembering a rap legend decade after death. Premium Times. 22 April 2020
  17. ↑ Premiere: M.I - End of Time (Tribute to DaGrin). NotjustOk. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  18. ↑ Wonah, IsraelSheyman - My Pain (Tribute To Dagrin) ft Naija All Stars Mp3 Download » TrendyBeatz. trendybeatz.com. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  19. ↑ LHX, TRANSSIONOlamide - Tribute To Dagrin (Bonus) MP3 Download & Lyrics | Boomplay. Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  20. ↑ Nwanne, TonyI Never Met Dagrin - Olamide - | Newsbreak Nigeria. Newsbreak.ng. 2017-04-22. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  21. ↑ Godwin, Ameh ComradeStop comparing me with DaGrin - Olamide. Daily Post. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  22. ↑ O, Olabimpe"Nigerian Hip-Hop Died When DaGrin Died" - Rapper, CDQ Speaks. tooXclusive. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  23. ↑ Onipede, OlamideYQ Reveals How Dagrin's Death Has Affected Him & His Career. BeatingBeats.com. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15
  24. ↑ Njoku, BenjaminNigerian afro hip-hop sensation Nito-P on his musical journey. Vanguard. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024
  25. ↑ BN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic. Bella Naija. 9 March 2011
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