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Daniel Benson (born May 19, 1997) is a rising star in the African music industry. His stage name is BNXN (original name is Buju).
The singer, songwriter and rapper, who is loved by many African music lovers, is praised for his powerful voice, catchy lyrics and excellent songwriting ability.
He rose to fame in 2019 when he collaborated with rapper Zlatan Ibile on the album “Spiritual Remix.” He was previously signed to Burna Boy’s Spaceship Collective.
His debut EP, Sorry I Am Late, topped the country’s music charts for weeks. Buju (BNXN) is currently one of the most sought-after artists in the industry.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Daniel Benson |
| stage name: | Buju (BNXN) |
| Date of Birth: | May 19, 1997 (27 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Akwa |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.67 m |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Benson |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Undisclosed |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $400,000 to $800,000 |
early life
Buju (BNXN) was born on May 19, 1997 to the blended family of Mr. and Mrs. Benson. He is of Akwa Ibom and Yoruba descent. His father is from the South-South region and his mother is from the South-West region. His parents named him Daniel Benson.
He was born in Lagos State and spent some of his formative years there before moving to the neighboring state of Ogun. While living in Ogun State, he lived in the town of Mowe.
His parents were both Christians, which explains the origin of his name, and he was raised a Christian and went to church every week.
Living in Lagos had two effects on Buju (BNXN). First, he learned Yoruba much faster, as Yoruba is one of the main languages in the city. Second, he was exposed to the rich Nigerian music culture. This exposure gave Buju (BNXN) the desire to create music.
Over time, he started singing covers of some of his favorite artists like P-Square, D’banj, 2Baba, 9ice and Olu Maintenance. He would often thrill his friends at school and in the neighborhood with these songs. As he got older, he started writing original songs while improving his singing and rapping skills.
Daniel Benson, better known by his stage name Buju (BujuToYourEars) or his new name BNXN, is a 27-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter. He was born in 1997 in Gbagada area of Lagos State but later moved to Mowe in Ogun State.
educate
Born into a middle-class family, Buju (BNXN) had access to quality education. He completed his primary and secondary education at top private schools in Lagos.
He obtained a degree from Babcock University, an elite university in Ogun State.
Profession
During his college years, Buju (BNXN) continued to pursue his dream of becoming a music superstar. He continued to write new songs and perfect his sound in the process. During this time, he went by the stage name Drizzle.
The decision to change his name to Buju (BNXN) came after he was fired from his job as an intern for listening to music during work hours. He was listening to a song by Jamaican dancehall artist Buju Banton when he received the dismissal letter. What’s more, the name Buju means “chubby kid” in Jamaican, which fits his appearance.
His first official single, “Catch A Vibe”, was released in February 2018. The song performed quite well in the market and won him new fans outside of his close friends. Later that year, he released his second single, “A Day In Lagos”. The song performed better than his first song as he surged in popularity on Twitter and Soundcloud. That same year, he released two more singles, “Aje” and “Balance It”, to maintain his growing fame.
However, it was not until 2019 that Buju (BNXN) made his mark in the music industry. This was after he recorded the single “Spiritual” and promoted the song on social media. His promotion strategy worked and the song quickly became a hit on the internet.
He decided to remix the single and contacted rapper Zlatan Ibile to collaborate. Weeks after tagging Zlatan Ibile in the song’s video on social media, the older artist reposted the song on his social media account and agreed to sing lead vocals on the song.
The remix of Spiritual was an instant success upon its release and thrust Buju (BNXN) into the limelight.
Luck struck again in 2020 when Buju (BNXN) linked up with Burna Boy. The Grammy Award winner heard Buju (BNXN)’s single Lenu at a club and became interested in working with the emerging artist. The two collaborated on Lenu (Remix), which solidified Buju (BNXN)’s position as one of the most promising artistes in the industry.
After that, he signed a record contract with Spaceship Collective under Burna Boy. After the contract expired, he quit the record company in April 2021 and founded his own music label – To Your Ears Entertainment.
Soon after, he released the single “Outside,” which became a national sensation, gaining widespread radio play and racking up millions of streams within months of its release.
In 2021, he appeared as a featured artist on Ladipoe’s “Feeling”. “Feeling” was one of the highest-charting singles of 2021, topping the TurnTable Top 50 chart.
Buju (BNXN) released his debut EP Sorry I Came Late under Too Your Ears Entertainment. The Extended Play is a 7-track project consisting of hit singles: Daniel Benson, Never Stopped, Kilometer, Something Sweet, Ogechukwu (featuring The Cavemen), I Do and For Here.
He was one of the guest artists on Wizkid’s Made In Lagos Deluxe Edition. He lent his vocals on the single “Mood”.
In 2022, Buju (BNXN) participated in the remix of Dai Verse’s hit single Sweet Daddy. The song was released in February 2022.
Akwa Ibom State indigene superstar, Buju (BNXN) has gone viral on social media after he requested his viewers to help him tag Zlatan Ibile in the viral recording video he posted so that he could give him a free verse, a request that was eventually fulfilled.
After the video and Zlatan’s blessing verse went viral, Buju (BNXN) was signed to Spaceship Records by Burna Boy, and the remix of his single L’enu was featured by Burna Boy as his introduction song. He also featured as a guest on Ladipoe’s Feeling.
In 2019, Buju released an EP titled “Buju To Your Ears”.
Awards and nominations
Buju (BNXN) has been nominated for The Headies 2022 in the Next Rated Artist category.
Social Media
Since Buju (BNXN) burst onto the scene, Buju has attracted a huge following on social media.
The social media space has been crucial to his growth as an artist as he utilizes different social media channels to promote his work, collaborate with other artists, and connect with his fans.
Buju (BNXN) currently has over 834k followers on Instagram and over 445k followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account – @toyourears
- Twitter – @BNXN
Personal life
Singer Buju (BNXN) resides in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, where he is actively pursuing his career. He lives in a well-appointed apartment building in an upscale estate in Lekki. He is the proud owner of several luxury cars.
When he was young, his mother died of a fatal disease – cancer.
He is currently managed by ORB-BAYARN Management Services.
In 2021, he was invited to attend Wizkid’s performance at the O2 Arena in London.
At the beginning of the new year of 2022, he announced to his fans that he would reshape his brand, changing his stage name from Buju to BNXN.
The singer’s exact relationship status is unknown. Although he claims to be single, there are rumors that he is currently dating a beautiful young lady and is not revealing their relationship to the public.
net worth
Since bursting into the limelight, music star Buju (BNXN) has enjoyed a string of successes in the music industry. These successes are reflected in his bank account.
Therefore, Buju (BNXN)’s current net worth is estimated to be $400,000-800,000.
Discography
- external
- Lenu (with Burna Boy)
- Mood (recommended by Wizkid)
- Feeling (recommended by Ladipoe)
- witness
- Spirit
- Confidence (Ibrahimovic)
- Sorry I’m late
- Never Stop
- Daniel Benson
- kilometer
- Sweet Things
- Ogechukwu (with The Cavemen)
- I am willing and working hard for it.
- Confident
- Spirit
- witness
- Feel
- mood
- Lennu
- external
- Sweet Dad
