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.
Olorun Maje
D'Banj Lyrics
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Fi le I'm D'banj
Or sk'banj like my Jamaican friends call me
In case you don't know it's Don Jazzy again
Ehn eh eh uhn
Uh eh uh
I need all my God fearing people to join me on this track
Ah one Ah two Ah three go
Some people dey wan make I cry
Some people dey make I die why
Olorun maje oooo
Some people dey pray make I slow
Some people no wan make I grow no
Olorun maje oooo
Help me sing it out loud
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun wa
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun eh
Different different people dey this world
Some dem like me while some show me love
Some no go let you drink water drop cup
They wan put sand sand for my garri but e no work
Tell me why you wanna run me down
Tell me why you wanna see me frown
Tell me why you wanna take my crown
And then put me six feet underneath the ground
I dey wait l dey wait answer answer
No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper
Laye laye
Some people dey wan make I cry
Some people dey make I die why
Olorun maje oooo
Some people dey pray make I slow
Some people no wan make I grow no
Olorun maje oooo
Help me sing it out loud
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun wa
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun eh
People acting like they really care
But like delilah dem wan cut your hair lailai
Wanting us to always live in fear
But all that nonsense e go end for here
What was like it just for you to see
Why can't we all live in unity
We are truly one community
End am here you go see how the life go be ha
Why you dey wait answer answer
Love thy neighbor as yourself thus saith the lord
Some people dey wan make I cry
Some people dey make I die why
Olorun maje oooo
Some people dey pray make I slow
Some people no wan make I grow no
Olorun maje oooo
Help me sing it out loud
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun wa
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun eh
Some people dey wan make I cry
Some people dey make I die why
Olorun maje oooo
Some people dey pray make I slow
Some people no wan make I grow no
Olorun maje oooo
Help me sing it out loud
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun wa
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun eh
Some people dey wan make I cry
Some people dey make I die why
Olorun maje oooo
Some people dey pray make I slow
Some people no wan make I grow no
Olorun maje oooo
Help me sing it out loud
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje ooo
Ko ni baje fun wa
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
Ko de ni baje oooo
The song "Olorun Maje" by D'Banj is a passionate plea for divine protection against the negative schemes of individuals who seek to bring him down. The lyrics speak of people who wish to see him cry, die or fail to grow. However, he strongly believes that no weapon fashioned against him shall prosper and calls on all God-fearing people to join him in prayer against those who wish him harm.
D'Banj goes on to sing about the different types of people in the world, including those who like and show him love, and those who want to see him fail. He speaks against those who want to cut his hair like Delilah and want him to live in fear. Instead, he calls for unity and reminds listeners to love thy neighbor as yourself, quoting a biblical scripture. Overall, "Olorun Maje" is a powerful call for divine intervention against those who seek to harm or bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people dey wan make I cry
There are individuals who want to see me in tears and emotionally down.
Some people dey make I die why
Some want to see me dead, and I do not understand why.
Olorun maje oooo
May God not allow it to happen.
Some people dey pray make I slow
Certain people wish for me to slow down and be less successful.
Some people no wan make I grow no
Some individuals do not want me to progress and achieve more.
Help me sing it out loud
Join me in singing this song with enthusiasm.
Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje Olorun maje
May God not allow anything bad to happen repeatedly.
Ko de ni baje ooo
Nothing bad will happen to us.
Ko ni baje fun wa
Nothing bad will happen to us.
Different different people dey this world
There are various types of people living in this world.
Some dem like me while some show me love
There are those who truly like and care about me.
Some no go let you drink water drop cup
Some people will not let you succeed, even in small things.
They wan put sand sand for my garri but e no work
Some individuals try to sabotage my success but are not successful in doing so.
Tell me why you wanna run me down
I want to know the reason why you want to bring me down.
Tell me why you wanna see me frown
I want to understand why you want to see me unhappy.
Tell me why you wanna take my crown
I want to know why you want to take away my achievements and success.
And then put me six feet underneath the ground
I do not want to end up six feet under because of other people's jealousy and hatred.
I dey wait l dey wait answer answer
I am waiting patiently for an answer, a reason for all this negativity towards me.
No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper
No harm or negativity directed towards me will succeed.
Laye laye
Now and forever.
People acting like they really care
Individuals pretend to be concerned and caring but are not genuine in their actions.
But like delilah dem wan cut your hair lailai
These people have ill intentions, like Delilah who cut Samson's hair and robbed him of his strength.
Wanting us to always live in fear
These individuals want us to be scared and not live our lives to the fullest.
But all that nonsense e go end for here
All this negativity and nonsense will come to an end here and now.
What was like it just for you to see
I want to show you that there is no reason for all this ill will towards me.
Why can't we all live in unity
Why can't we all get along and live in peace and unity?
We are truly one community
We are all part of one community and should treat each other with respect and love.
End am here you go see how the life go be ha
This is the end of all this negativity, and you will see how much better life can be without it.
Why you dey wait answer answer
Why are you hesitating to answer me and resolve this issue?
Love thy neighbor as yourself thus saith the lord
We should love others as we love ourselves, as the Lord has said.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When Jazzy and Dbanj were single handedly running Nigerian music industry
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Who's here in 2020?😆😆 Evergreen song!💯🔥
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Here in 2020
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here
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Yes o!!!! I dey here for 2020! 💃🏾
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2021♥️
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I dey here ooo from USA
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Konibaje fun wa in 2020🎉💃🏽💃🏽
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2023 and I am still rocking this song ❤️❤️
@isaiahalexanderanderson1107
I just finished watching “Gold Statue” on Netflix and this song was used as one of its scores. Never knew of its existence - I fell in love with it.😀