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.
MR ENDOWED
D'Banj Lyrics
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I heard you have been searching for the special one
So I mon give you a reason to pick me
I got so many things that you go like about me but I mon give you a few
I am a kind of brother your boyfriends wanna be it's cos I am so endowed (I am so endowed)
See the ladies looking at me, I mean because they want to see it's cos I am so endowed
(I am so endowed)
I'm D'Banj
I am fully endowed
My upper body endowed
My lower body endowed
And my face endowed
My house endowed
And my car endowed
My pocket endowed
I'm absolutely endowed
I'm so endowed
Mr. endowed
I'm so endowed
Mr. and Mrs. endowed
I am known in my area and I am known overseas
And even for Asia, them dey gbadun my stease
Tell me what's your criteria, girl, I'm ready to please
I am equal to the task, so set your mind at ease
Never in your life, have you seen a guy
That will open your mind and is so fly like moi
make you tell me baby how far, how far?
Girl, you can't deny
I know what's on your mind, I know you wanna try
so come and take a ride with moi
make you tell me baby how far
Kokomaster, waiting for you now
I am a kind of brother your boyfriends wanna be it's cos I am so endowed (I am so endowed)
See the ladies looking at me, I mean because they want to see it's cos I am so endowed
(I am so endowed)
Repeat I said go, go, go, baby, let your body go
There's no need for long thing, I got this, let me take control
See I got this picture in my hand
Don't worry, I don't wanna get you to my bed
I ain't like them other guys, them other guys are ret***ed
No need for eeny meenie miny moe, girl, I'm the one that you're waiting for
I got that cla**, and I got that dough
Anything else that you'd like to know
No one night stand, you're forever mine
African prince, am one of a kind
and I ain't never gonna waste your time
I am a kind of brother your boyfriends wanna be it's cos I am so endowed (I am so endowed)
See the ladies looking at me, I mean because they want to see it's cos I am so endowed
(I am so endowed)
Repeat
The song "Mr Endowed" by D'Banj is a playful and tongue-in-cheek track that centers around D'Banj's confidence and self-assurance. The lyrics speak of D'Banj's "endowments" in various aspects of his life, including his physical appearance, financial status, and social status. He uses this boasting as a way to win over a woman who is searching for "the special one" and claims to be the perfect match for her.
However, there is also an underlying message about the pressures that men feel to conform to certain standards of masculinity, which can sometimes manifest in hypermasculine behavior and objectification of women. D'Banj mocks this idea by exaggerating his own masculine qualities and presenting them as something to be desired by women.
Despite the somewhat superficial nature of the lyrics, the upbeat and catchy chorus makes "Mr Endowed" a popular track for dancing and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sexy lady,
D'Banj greets a woman he finds attractive.
I heard you have been searching for the special one
D'Banj heard the woman is looking for a significant other.
So I mon give you a reason to pick me
D'Banj wants to give her a reason to choose him.
I got so many things that you go like about me but I mon give you a few
D'Banj has many qualities to like but will share some.
I am a kind of brother your boyfriends wanna be it's cos I am so endowed (I am so endowed)
Boyfriends envy D'Banj because of his endowments.
See the ladies looking at me, I mean because they want to see it's cos I am so endowed
(I am so endowed)
Women look at D'banj because of what he's packing.
I'm D'Banj
Don Jazzy.
I am fully endowed
My upper body endowed
My lower body endowed
And my face endowed
My house endowed
And my car endowed
My pocket endowed
I'm absolutely endowed
I'm so endowed
Mr. endowed
I'm so endowed
Mr. and Mrs. endowed
D'banj and Don Jazzy assert that D'banj is 'Mr. Endowed' and endowed in every aspect of his life.
I am known in my area and I am known overseas
And even for Asia, them dey gbadun my stease
D'banj is famous in his local area and internationally admired, including in Asia.
Tell me what's your criteria, girl, I'm ready to please
I am equal to the task, so set your mind at ease
D'banj is willing to meet the woman's criteria and is capable of satisfying her needs.
Never in your life, have you seen a guy
That will open your mind and is so fly like moi
make you tell me baby how far, how far?
Girl, you can't deny
I know what's on your mind, I know you wanna try
so come and take a ride with moi
make you tell me baby how far
Kokomaster, waiting for you now
D'banj is confident that he is unique and will impress the woman with his charm and invites her to come and see for herself.
Repeat I said go, go, go, baby, let your body go
There's no need for long thing, I got this, let me take control
D'banj encourages the woman to let loose and relax, and he will take charge.
See I got this picture in my hand
Don't worry, I don't wanna get you to my bed
I ain't like them other guys, them other guys are ret***ed
No need for eeny meenie miny moe, girl, I'm the one that you're waiting for
I got that cla**, and I got that dough
Anything else that you'd like to know
No one night stand, you're forever mine
African prince, am one of a kind
and I ain't never gonna waste your time
D'banj has good qualities, money, and will not pressure her for sex. He assures her that he is different from other men and is ready for a long-term relationship. He emphasizes his unique position and promises to be a good investment of her time.
Repeat
The chorus is repeated twice more to emphasize D'banj's endowment.
Writer(s): DANIEL OYEBANJO
Contributed by Amelia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abigailomoh8670
Dbanj and donjazzy remains the best iconic duo 😂😂😂
@rachaelclement4839
Fact fact
@franklinwilliamsokeke7368
I can't help but agree with you.
@franklinwilliamsokeke7368
Make their two just make one song again together.
@beegee4791
This song has been on replay since morning 😁. I was obsessed with it back when it was released
@mcheywaiflowjohnson8966
Same here mehnnnnn 😆👍💪
@jamesariyo3065
The intro is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@meks297
This song to me is evergreen, this song stood the test of time a decade plus and it still look new, the originality of this song is topnotch.
@Tension803
Don jazzy killed this intro BTW 🔥🔥
@plvtoiii1227
One of the best intro’s to a song