Read This Fan’s Open Letter To Dbanj On His 10th Anniversary
Dbanj’s
10th anniversary in the Nigerian music scene is this year and it is
surely well anticipated. It is set to kick off in Lagos today with a
party to be hosted by Amercian model, Amber Rose.
One
of Dbanj’s fans just wrote, who goes by the name -Sir Rozlah, just
wrote an open letter to the Kokomaster, praising him to the high
heavens. The fan in the open letter regards D’banj as Africa’s greatest
entertainer.
Read the letter below:
DECADE OF GLORY: THE MEMOIRS OF AN ENTERTAINER
To The KokoMaster,
D’banj,
Music
is a difficult thing to define and individuals have different meanings
for this word. However, it is undeniable that music is an art of some
sort, a mixture of rhythm, words and acoustics carried through the wind
by the magic of the moment in which it occurs. Some people redefine
music and by so doing, define an era by their uniqueness, infectious
charisma and undeniable passion for this art.
Oladapo
Daniel Oyebanjo, is an enigma that defies all attempts to completely
define him. You have blazed a trail in the annals of music on this
continent and even beyond throughout your scintillating career. It has
been a journey of ups and downs, breaking conventions and rewriting the
rules in your own style and giving people like me the privilege of
watching Africa’s Greatest Entertainer. Perhaps even more astounding is
the ease with which you have kept audiences on their feet, blowing their
minds away with your unique blend of vocal dexterity and life-based
lyrics. Indeed it has been a decade of pure excellence, sheer class and
extravagant performances from the Koko Master.
Your
rise to prominence is no accident and those who were privileged to
listen to you play the harmonica can attest to the hard work, dedication
and sheer belief that has catapulted you to the zenith of your
profession today. Asides from your undeniable contribution to the
musical industry in Nigeria, it is the impact you have made outside the
shores of this country and even the continent that stands you out among
your peers. From your maiden award at the 2005 Kora Awards to the
well-deserved Best Newcomer award bagged at the 2006 Channel O music
awards, it was obvious that the trajectory was only going up from there.
You kept on turning out hits despite the euphoria of past triumphs and
the challenge of surpassing previous accomplishments. It is only fitting
that you have a trophy cabinet littered with an avalanche of
international, continental and domestic honours to show for your
laudable efforts.
Moreover,
your status as an outstanding entrepreneur is matched only by your
passion for youth development in Africa. The Koko Foundation and the
burgeoning ONE campaign are just examples of your foray into the field
of selfless service. Every step you take is more than a milestone,
signing a lucrative deal with the trendy audio company BeatByDre is more
of pace setting as the First African Ambassador of Apple. As Nigeria’s
first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace, you remain a beacon of
hope in this troubled period. There are many ways to describe a man of
excellence, a man of many parts, an enigma worthy of adulation and
genuine adulation. I stand in awe of your existence as a human being and
all you have achieved against the odds. It has been my greatest
pleasure to be one of your biggest fans and to dream that one day, I can
attain heights such as yours. You have proved that the sun can be
reached even if the stars seem closer. I want to say thank you for
giving me the opportunity to witness your magic at close quarters. Other
men it is said have seen the angels, but I have seen thee and thou art
enough.
As
you celebrate your 10th Year Anniversary in the Music Industry, may God
Almighty make you greater as the well of your favour and grace shall
not dry. You shall not fail, or stumble, and may God grant and always
replenish your wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Welcome to another
decade of multiple greatness. God bless you D’banj.
Long Live DKM Media, Long Live DbanjRecords, Long Live TeamDbanj, Long Live D’banj.
Yours Faithfully,
Dami’ Adenuga (DbanjKokoPikin)
@Sir_Rozlah [IG & Twitter]
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