Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as DJ AB, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.[1][2][3] [4]
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Birth name | Haruna Abdullahi |
Also known as | Dj AB |
Born | Kaduna, Nigeria | December 30, 1993
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Years active | 2010–present |
Website | djabmusic |
Early life
editDJ AB was born in Kaduna State, Nigeria where he obtained his JSCE and SSCE from Federal Government College, Kaduna State, he is currently studying B.Sc. Quantity Survey at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria.[5][6][7][8]
In 2020, DJ AB released a song titled "Da so samu ne" which earned him artistic recognition in Nigeria.[5][9][10][8]
In 2021, DJ AB partnered with emPawa Africa, a talent incubator program that supports artists all over Africa.[11][12][13]
Discography
edit- Studio Songs
Year | Song | Ref |
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2019 |
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2020 |
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- Studio EP (Extended Playlist)
Year | EP | Ref |
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2021 | SUPA EP (feat. Mr Eazi & Di'Ja) | [16][17][18] |
2023 YOUR FAV ALBUM (feat Drinking Master, Boyskiddo, Namenj, Ice Prince zamani, Captain Jamyl, Zayn Africa, Feezy & BOC Madaki)
Awards and nominations
editYear | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2017 | City People Movie Award | Best Kannywood Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [19] |
2018 | City People Music Award | Arewa Best Rap Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [20] |
2018 | City People Music Award | Arewa Artiste of the Year (Male) | Himself | Nominated | [20] |
2020 | City People Music Award | Arewa Best Rap Album of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ cddwestafrica. "FACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead". Centre for Democracy and Development. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ Umar Chiroma, Muhsin (2019-09-16). "Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice". Leadership (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ Shuaibu, Ibrahim (2022-05-01). "DJ AB's Nigerian Music's Next Big Thing". This Day Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ MD, Bala (2024-08-02). "DJ AB Net Worth & Biography (Updated 2024)". Techblogbase Techblogbase. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b "King in the North". Popula. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Burina Arewa Ta Shiga Taswirar Duniya A Fagen Waka: Haruna Abdullahi". Voice of America (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ Maishanu, Madinah (2020-05-13). "Waka Ce Ta Sa Na Iya Turanci - DJ AB". Voice Of America (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ a b Olagoke, Bode (2022-04-13). "Meet DJ AB, fast-rising Northern Nigerian rap star". Blueprint. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ djruffee (2020-01-23). "MUSIC REVIEW: Da So Samu Ne: A Look Into The Hilarious Fantasies of Arewa Boys". Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ Obioha, Vanessa (2020-11-20). "Mr Eazi Sets Eyes on Arewa Music". This Day Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ Soundcity (2021-11-20). "Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ Sokoya, Seyi (2020-11-29). "DJ Ab, Namenj join Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa". Nigerian Tribune Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ Muhsin Ciroma, Umar (2019-09-16). "Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice". Leadership (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020". BBC Hausa News (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ KEITH, JAMES (2022-03-01). "Nigeria's DJ AB & Mr. Eazi Connect For High-Energy "Supa Supa" Video". Complex Networks Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ W, COURTNEY (2022-02-28). "Mr Eazi Joins DJ AB In Visuals For Catchy Offering "Supa Supa"". GRM Daily UK Urban Music Outlet. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ SKRATCH, SAMMY (2021-11-02). "DJ AB – SUPA (FULL EP)". Ghgossip Ghanaian Online News. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ Reporter (2017-09-08). "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ a b Reporter (2018-10-06). "NOMINATIONS LIST FOR AREWA MUSICIANS FOR CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ Reporter (2020-12-02). "2020 City People Music Awards: Arewa Nomination List Out". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2021-07-16.