He performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English and has performed his songs as a guest at various JJC & 419 Squad shows including WOMAD River mead. The Oliver Twist Songfacts reports that D'banjo is a superstar in his home continent, winning many music awards including Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at both the 2008 and 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards and Best International Act; Africa at the 2011 BET Awards. In June 2011, D'banj signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music.
His first album titled NO LONG THING which was produced by Don Jazzy includes hits like: TONGOLO, MOBO LOWO WON, ALL THE WAY, SOCOR & AIRBORNE, an infectious Afrobeat tune with a juju edge.
D’Banj was born as Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo in the Northern city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria to an artillery officer and a church dignitary who hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State. “D’Banj” is a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo. Due to his father’s job, D’Banj moved several times within Nigeria as well as abroad to India. He was sent to the Nigerian Military School at 11 and was expected to enter the military like his father, but at 14 D’Banj was introduced to the harmonica by his late brother who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17.
His brother’s harmonica was one of his possessions recovered after the incidence and D’BANJ started to cherish it. His incredible harmonica skills are self taught; he says, “I play the harmonica like it was built for me”.
He has recorded songs with established artistes like Ruggedman, SID, JJC & 419 Squad among others. He has also performed along side many international artiste in Nigeria like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Ja Rule, Bennie Manand
D’Banj grew up listening to Fela’s music, “his mentor” and he has performed at Femi Kuti’s new AFRIKAN SHRINE in Lagos as well as the Shrine Synchro System’s regular London Night at Cargo. He also performed at the Black President Concert in memory of Fela’s art and legacy at the Barbican in London.
Avoiding becoming an imitator of his hero, D’Banj brings Afrobeat to into the 21st century.
His songs are based on true incidents in his life, documenting the struggles of a young African trying to achieve his dreams (in his case a successful artist/musician).
D’Banj's “All The Way” is about the struggles he has faced with his parents over his chosen career.
Comment Ca Va
D'Banj Lyrics
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Baby micha baby micha
One one two two three three
My name is D'banj
Everybody calls me D'banj
But you can call me anything
Oh call me anything
Do the tempting again and and again
Girl you know there's no more pretense
And I'ma give you the world if that's what you want
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Girl I love you so oooh oh
And I want you to know
Hmm girl I saw you watching me from across the room across the room
And you want to know if I was watching too watching too
Dem don't know about me dem don't know about you
As I lie by your side everything feels everything feels right
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Yes I love you so ooh oh
I will never let you go no oooh
You driving me crazy yeah yeah
I'm going crazy yeah yeah
Girl I feel you so
And I love you so
Crazy about the things that you do
Every day and ever night
Thinking about you girl
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Yes l love you so ooh oh
I will never let you go no ooh
You driving me crazy yeah yeah
I'm going crazy yeah yeah
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
Comment ca va
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Ita mu merci
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
The lyrics to D'Banj's song "Comment Ca Va" are expressed through cheerful and romantic lines, as D'Banj professes his love to a woman called "Baby Michaela." Throughout the song, D'Banj assures his love to her and wants her to know that he is very much aware of her affection for him. He mentioned that she has been watching him across the room and wants to know if he was doing the same. Through the lines "And I'ma give you the world if that's what you want," D'Banj reiterates his love for her and promises to go to any length to satisfy her desires.
The title "Comment Ca Va" is French for "how are you?" and expresses the singer's desire to know how Baby Michaela is doing. The refrain acts as an invitation to her to tell him how she's doing: "Comment ca va, ca va bien merci, ita mua, ita mu merci, Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha." D'Banj goes on to say that he loves her crazily and that he will never let her go. The song is relatively short, with just two main verses and a catchy refrain that sticks in the head.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sabada baby micha
D'Banj uses this line as an opening statement to catch the attention of his love interest whom he calls 'baby micha.'
One one two two three three
This line doesn't have any specific meaning in the song, it's more of a rhythmic chant to get the audience dancing.
My name is D'banj
D'Banj introduces himself to the audience before expressing his desire to be called by any name by his love interest.
Everybody calls me D'banj
The artist emphasizes his popularity using this line, indicating that he is well-known by most people in his environment.
But you can call me anything
D'Banj tells his lover that she can call him any pet name she likes.
You can do me shakara again and again
D'Banj pleads with his love interest to continue playing hard-to-get, even though he is willing to give her everything she wants.
Do the tempting again and again
This line emphasizes D'Banj's willingness to keep being seduced and tempted by his love interest.
Girl you know there's no more pretense
D'Banj tells his love interest that there's no need for fake behavior between them as he is willing to be his true self around her.
And I'ma give you the world if that's what you want
D'Banj tells his love interest that he is willing to give her everything she wants, regardless of how big or small it is.
Comment ca va
This is a French phrase that means 'How are you?' The artist uses it to inquire about the well-being of his love interest.
Ca va bien merci Ita mua
Another French phrase that means 'I'm doing well, thank you. And you?' His love interest responds saying, 'I'm doing well, thank you.'
Baby micha micha micha micha micha micha
D'Banj keeps emphasizing his love interest's pet name in multiple repetitions for emphasis and emphasis.
Girl I love you so oooh oh
D'Banj expresses his affections for his love interest using this line and telling her that he would do anything for her.
And I want you to know
D'Banj communicates his desire to let his love interest know how much she means to him.
Hmm girl I saw you watching me from across the room across the room
D'Banj tells his love interest that he noticed her looking at him before they finally met and started dating.
And you want to know if I was watching too watching too
D'Banj acknowledges that his love interest was also curious to know if he noticed her the same way she did.
Dem don't know about me dem don't know about you
The artist uses this line to assert that nobody knows the intensity of their love except for them.
As I lie by your side everything feels everything feels right
D'Banj elaborates on how comfortable he feels when he is with his love interest, indicating that everything seems to be in order.
Yes I love you so ooh oh
D'Banj continues to express his deep affection for his love interest through this line, reiterating that he would do anything for her.
I will never let you go no oooh
The artist emphasizes his willingness to keep his love interest by his side and never let her go despite the challenges they may face.
You driving me crazy yeah yeah
D'Banj tells his love interest that she is driving him crazy with love, which is probably a good thing.
I'm going crazy yeah yeah
This line emphasizes D'Banj's emotional state, indicating that he is losing control over his feelings for his love interest.
Girl I feel you so
D'Banj reiterates how strongly he feels for his love interest through this line.
And I love you so
The artist emphasizes his love for his love interest once again using this line as a repetition for emphasis.
Crazy about the things that you do
D'Banj expresses his admiration for his love interest and her actions, indicating that he finds her fascinating.
Every day and every night
D'Banj expresses his interest in being with his love interest every day and night using this line.
Thinking about you girl
The artist expresses his tendency to think about his love interest all the time, indicating that she is always on his mind.
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@stzmrk1
D'banj is so versatile. He can sing on any beat or any sound, After watching Tamara dey Ft Dbanj -Stuck in our way.. I knew Baba bad gan ... Nice song and it should do really well on radio ! I am already imagining listening to this song on radio in the traffic :)
@nureinlawal2982
Wow, BANGALEE badt gan oooo. I love this one die. Oh my shit....
@TomiWaleTemowo
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, ABSOLUTELY GLOBAL IN FEEL. D'BANJ JUST BROUGHT ANOTHER STEP TO TAKE NOTE OF!
@ehiskhaleradio
This song needs high and international promotion..Everyone can understand,enjoy and relate with the song even though it comprises French and English..nice song
@Johnny-yt8cv
Can't get enough of this jam!!! Nice one d banj!!!
@royalprinceadeola3726
im just speechless, can't believe this. i pray with all my heart that this song blows. Let fans put sentiments aside, d'banj is something else.
@ehiskhaleradio
This is so international..MTV Base and all radios will appreciate it..
@eniewanda5936
Now that's the d'banj i used to know...amazing sound💞
@jordanjuniorallen123
I swear the views for this should be in the billions! This is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Summer jam vibes every time I listen to it
@obere7999
Nice mellow tune. Bangali again.