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.
Oliver Twist
D'Banj Lyrics
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Don't take it personal
I have a confession so you got to listen
I have a confession
Don't take it personal
See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga
I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger
I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga
I like Genevieve cos I think that she's so sweet
And Nadia Buhari
Cos she no dey drink garri
It's not her fault you know
You cannot blame me though
I wanna have them all
I know it but the truth is that
I am just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
I'm just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete
You got a secret but I think I know it
You want to let it out but them go call you ashy
You like to do it
Do the hmm hmmm hmmm
I know you like D'banj
And you like Don Jazzy
You like 2baba
And you like Fally Pupa
And I know you love Trey Songz
But you no fit sing his songs
I thought as much you know
I do not blame you though
You wanna have them all
You know it's wrong
But the truth is that
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete
Hey,
Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum
When you know say you no getey getey bumbum
Hey,
Oya shakey shakey bumbum
Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum
You must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum (bumbum)
You must need need the bumbum
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
Dan dan (dan dan)
Dan dan (dan dan)
The lyrics to D'Banj's song Oliver appear to be a playful tune about different people's secret crushes. The song is essentially about celebrities or public figures that the singer has a crush on but because of their fame or relationship status, he can only admire them from afar. He mentions Beyonce, Nikki Minaj, Rihanna, Omotola, Genevieve, and Nadia Buhari in his list of crushes, stating certain qualities that he finds attractive in each of them. He then goes on to state that everyone has secret crushes, and it's okay to have those thoughts but never act on them.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is just an Oliver Twist, someone who wants everything, but he can never have all the things he desires. This is symbolic of the human tendency to have wants and desires that are impossible to attain. The song's video is also playful and features several dance moves, including the Oliver Twist dance that became popular after the hit song's release.
Overall, Oliver is a fun and catchy tune that showcases the singer's love for various female celebrities, while acknowledging the common human tendency to have secret crushes.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a confession
I have something to reveal about myself
Don't take it personal
Don't take what I'm about to say as a personal attack
See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga
I am attracted to Beyonce, but she is in a relationship with Jay-Z
I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger
I am interested in Nicki Minaj because of her body
I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga
Rihanna makes me really excited
I like Omotola cos people like her
I am attracted to Omotola because she is popular
I like Genevieve cos I think that she's so sweet
I am drawn to Genevieve Nnaji because of her sweet demeanor
And Nadia Buhari
I am also attracted to Nadia Buhari
Cos she no dey drink garri
Because Nadia Buhari does not like to drink garri (cassava flakes)
It's not her fault you know
It's not Nadia Buhari's fault that I find her attractive
You cannot blame me though
I cannot be blamed for being attracted to these women
I wanna have them all
I would like to be with all of these women
I know it but the truth is that
I acknowledge that it is unrealistic to be with all of them
I am just an Oliver
I am just a man who wants it all
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no additional meaning
You got a secret but I think I know it
I believe you have a similar attraction to different people
You want to let it out but them go call you ashy
You want to express your attraction, but you are worried about being criticized or rejected
You like to do it
You enjoy sex
Do the hmm hmmm hmmm
This line is not entirely clear, but it may refer to making sexual noises
You like D'banj
You find D'banj attractive
And you like Don Jazzy
You are attracted to Don Jazzy
You like 2baba
You are attracted to 2face Idibia
And you like Fally Pupa
You are also attracted to the Congolese singer Fally Ipupa
And I know you love Trey Songz
You are highly attracted to Trey Songz
But you no fit sing his songs
However, you are not skilled enough to sing Trey Songz's music
I thought as much you know
I assumed that you had a similar attraction to these people
You wanna have them all
You also desire these other individuals
You know it's wrong
We both know that pursuing all of these people is not right
But the truth is that
Regardless of this, we continue to have these desires
Hey, Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum
Why are you acting so flustered and awkward?
When you know say you no getey getey bumbum
When you know that you do not have a well-endowed backside
Oya shakey shakey bumbum
Shake your butt anyway
Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum
This dance requires a lot of hip movement
Shakey bumbum bumbum
Shake your butt even more
O di dan dan (dan dan)
This phrase does not have a clear translation or meaning
You must need need gan gan
It is necessary to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no additional meaning
Rebete rebete rebete
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning
Labata labata labata
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning
Sebede sebede sebede
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning
Dan dan (dan dan)
This phrase does not have a clear translation or meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hellmunz
Banging tuuuunnnee!! Would LOVE to hear this version in the clubs!!!!!!
k4t5
Fucking love this mix
meerweeN
<3
Pascal Yencana
house house house houseeeee!!!
Cosmin Dandu
Turn it loud !!!!!!!!!!
cenon san diego
P H i L i P P i N E S
bridoue
rien n'a voir avec l'original . je le trouve pas terrible le remix . il paye pas une cacahuète :s
De Sultan
romania