Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called D'banj, sought to lay to rest various
allegations and rumours being peddled about him, in an exclusive
interview he granted a Lagos State based radio station, Cool FM.
The artiste, who lists Why Me as his break out song, also spoke on
chances of reconciling with former partner and friend Don Jazzy. Asked
if there were chances that both parties may reconcile, he said "We can
always work together and Don Jazzy still produced some songs on my
forthcoming album. Yes we can work together in future. Maybe a big
company can pay a lot of money for us to perform and yes it has to be
a lot of money for me."
Although the separation remains fresh in the minds of the public since
the break-up made public in March this year, the singer appeared to be
still be nursing the wounds. He appeared overwhelmed with emotions
when the interviewer referred to Don Jazzy as his friend. To this he
went metaphorical saying, "What do you guys call friends, I mean I had
friends for nine years and you guys saw what happened after the
divorce. I lost custody of my children (signees) apart from the one I
had out of wedlock."
D'banj also said he was boss of defunct Mo Hits Record by claiming
that it was his record label D'Banj (DB) Records that went into
partnership with Kanye West's G.O.O.D and not Mo'Hit.
Ever since the singer was officially signed on to West's G.O.O.D Music
label in July, he was rumoured to have joined the dreaded Iluminati
Cult, which is alleged to be home to a number of American celebrities,
including West. In defence, D'banj said, "I don't know anything about
the Illuminati. When I wanted to travel out of Nigeria for the first
time I collected my international passport from Bishop David Oyedepo.
That shows that I owe my success to God. If my success is too fast for
people or they cannot understand it please don't attribute it to
illuminati. I feel very offended when that is being said because it
simply translates to giving God's glory to another person which He
does not share with anyone. God will strike anyone who attributes my
success to someone else."
To the allegations of an existing relationship with Nollywood actress,
Genevieve Nnaji, he said, "I am very single, and Genevieve is my
friend. I have been saying this for over a year since we shot the Fall
in Love video. Can't you people just see fine boy and fine girl in a
video kissing each other and not think anyhow?"
Although the singer who released his debut album, No Long Thing in
2005, was recently featured on West's Cruel Summer CD inlay and a
couple of other singles, he has been criticised for 'leaving his
kingship in Nigeria to become a prince in America.'
Amidst laughter, Dbanj replied, "Did I change the crown? I only
carried my crown to the US. People are just confused but the truth is
I am still a king wherever I am. Being in a different country and
culture I had to study the environment which is what I am still doing.
I actually thought I would release my album in America but my label
thought UK would be better because I have a bigger fan base there. I
weighed my options remember everything did not come from me so I had
to do what I did to move on."
The singer, who revealed that his mother allowed him to travel to the
UK in 2002 with a condition that he would spend just two months there,
describes social media network as platform for idle talk.
"I am too busy for social media, please. If you people want to talk to
me go to TV or radio I don't go to social media except I have
something to say. I never give out recharge cards on Twitter (laughs)
even when I was with Globacom I never did that. If you want to do that
why not help a charity instead."
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rap October 12, 2012 at 4:27 am
You are referring to Collins about the social network and sending of
recharge cards… Mind you let me refresh your memory… DB record were
not esterblished when you met West in Dubai, remember you waited to
meet West and after meeting him you told Collins to play him the music
from his ipod that West said he liked the music after you introduced
yourself to him? So how come you now turn round to say West signed DBR
not Mo hit? Anyway we are watching you… Lest I forget you have not for
once given to charity not even recharge card of 100 Naira… The ijebu
in you… No company is willing to spend their money on you so stop
dreaming.. Collins I have been telling you to limit your social
networks usage and build your empire very well
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Dbanj Oyato October 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm
You lie… If he hadn't given to charity then he would be given the
ambassador for youth by uncief….
Uchebest October 12, 2012 at 6:05 am
D Banj you re a confused man..am sorry to say that..go and beg that
IGBOMAN Don jazzy cos he is yur musical pillar..unless you wants to
end up in yur past glory.
Naijaninja October 12, 2012 at 7:31 am
Typical ibo thief. Don jazzy is NOT ibo. Ibos are more "creative" in
other things like kinapping, counterfeiting, drugs etc wetin concern
ibo with music
Muyiwa October 12, 2012 at 7:02 am
You better, your latest album is complete crap which shows that you
are only gaining on Don Jazzy professional advise, you better go back
to him before you start taking aback.
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Nora Saro October 12, 2012 at 7:32 am
Everyman gotta right to decide his own destiny, so in this Judgement
there's no partiality. Whether Don or Not D'banj will still carry onto
success "destiny" b'cos D'banj's destiny doesn't depends in DON's
hand. So stop saying what you don't know, mind your business. DON is
blessed & D'banj is blessed too, GOD has blessed them with different
talents. Leave D'banj alone …… thank you !!!
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King henry October 12, 2012 at 7:47 am
If don jassy is good, let him shows that tru d other artist that are
wit him, wande coal and co. What came out of the album they released
wit marvin name?
Thes October 12, 2012 at 10:04 am
Osinanwata buru ogaranya….I de laugh you oo. No place like home. Your
music 'Oliver twist' may be played here in the UK – we now you have
payed the radio Dj's heavily too. Better go home and reconcile with
your mates, your real homies.
Uchenna October 12, 2012 at 11:46 am
Hmmmm, na una get unu hand, carriam type weitin u tink about db nd Don
baba j. God bless them more, amen, if u like am or u no like am, na u
sabi.
Ayobami October 12, 2012 at 1:18 pm
It is a matter of time, who is depending on who will soon show. Just
keep it up Dbanj – I love you!
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