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Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun (born October 25, 1984), better known by his stage name Dagrin, is a famous indigenous rapper and songwriter. Despite the presence of native rappers like Lord of Ajasa, his rich Yoruba rap songs captured the hearts of everyone and carved a niche for himself.
Darin has worked with many Nigerian superstars such as Sossick, DJ Neptune, MI Abaga, 9ice, Reminisce, Konga, Omawunmi, TGBT, Frenzy, Oritse Femi, Ruggedman, DJ Spaclare, Kode, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Kenny St. Brown and many more.
On April 22, 2010, the “Kondo” singer passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
Nigerian rapper
Dagrin |
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 Dagrin: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Real Name: | Oladapo Olaitan Ola-Onipekun |
| stage name: | Dagrin |
| Date of Birth: | October 25, 1984 (25 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ogun, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| die: | 22 April 2010, Musin, Lagos |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Comrades Olaniyi Aboolaji Olanipekun and Falilat Olanipekun |
| Brothers and sisters: | Olatunbosun ‘TROD’ Olaonipekun, Bukky Olaonipekun |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Undisclosed |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $250,000 |
early life
Dagrin was born on October 25, 1984 in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. He died on April 22, 2010, in Mushin, Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria, at the age of 25. He started his music career in 1994 until his death in 2010, at the age of 25.
His father is Comrade Olaniyi Abolaji Olanipekun and his mother is Falilat Olaonipekun. He has two siblings, an elder sister named Bukky Olaonipekun and a younger brother named Olatunbosun ‘TROD’ Olaonipekun who is also a rapper.
Daglin is from Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, where he completed his primary and secondary education and obtained the Junior Secondary School Certificate and the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate.
After completing his early education, Dagrin moved to Lagos to pursue his career as a rapper. While in Lagos, he lived in Alabado Melan, Lagos State.
Profession
Still On The Matter is Dagrin’s debut studio album. However, due to lack of promotion, the album failed to chart. In 2009, he released his second studio album Chief Executive Omoita (CEO). In 2010, he was nominated for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Album CEO, Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon”, Best Rap Performance and Best Vocal Collaboration. His album CEO (Chief Executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2010 Hip Hop World Awards.
The album released the singles “Pon Pon Pon” and “Kondo”. YQ, 9ice, MI Abaga, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms. Chief, Owen G, K01, Code, Mister Dollar, TMD Entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano and Konga are some of the Nigerian musicians that Dagrin has collaborated with. Sossick, Dr. Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy, 02 and Heavy L Beatz are also among his musical partners.
Dagrin’s third studio album, If I Die, was released posthumously. “If I Die” is one of the songs he sang on the album If I Die, as if he knew he was going to die soon after the album was released.
Cause of death
Daglin was killed in a car accident in Lagos, Nigeria on April 14, 2010, and died eight days later, on April 22, 2010, at the age of 25.
Discography
Some of Dagrin’s songs include:
- If I Die
- Tail Hair
- Efimile (starring YQ)
- Kondo
- jump up
- Pon Pon Pon (Instrumental)
- Puff Puff
- 9ice vs. Dagrin
- Kondo (magic wand)
- every day
- Gboro
- Sissi Eco
- Thank God (with Omawumi)
- Slum Dreams
- Making a Doe
- What they want
- Gbabe
- Stolen goods (documents)
- My Pain (Part 1) ft. Sheyman. Memories, Durella
- National Library Association
- Ivofa
- Rap Rules Anthem
- Mo ti Gboro (featuring Isolate)
- swag
- Idi Enla
- Mollanes mixture
- Dagrin jumps down
- Everyday (with Ejay)
- Gidilounge Music Player
- My Pain (Part 2) (Dude Tetsola, Waje, Bigiano)
- Arai94
- Busy Sketch
- Kekere
- Hola Hola (Starring Tfrizzle)
- EE Solo
- democracy
- 48. Sturvs/Nigerian Music
- Lala
- Be my friend
Personal life
It is said that Dagrin had a girlfriend during his lifetime, but her name was not revealed. He was not married and had no children. Dagrin also had no son.
net worth
Due to his short life span, Dagrin’s net worth was not disclosed during his lifetime.
According to sources, Dagrin had accumulated a net worth of about $250,000 before his death.
