Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, better called Dagrin was an award-winning Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria, he lived from 21 October 1987 to 22 April 2010.
Dagrin’s home was in Meiran in Alagbado, Lagos, and his style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English.
In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon”, Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.
His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.
Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim,omobaba, terry g, Code, Mistar Dollar, TMD entertainment, Omowumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga.
He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy and 02. He died at the age of 22 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.
A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April 2011.
Here are 5 unforgettable songs to celebrate the Legend:
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