DJ AB
DJ AB | |
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Background information | |
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 |
Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as DJ AB, is a
Early life
DJ AB was born in
JSCE and SSCE from Federal Government College, Kaduna State, he is currently studying B.Sc. Quantity Survey at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria.[4][5][6][7]
In 2020, DJ AB released a song titled "Da so samu ne" which earned him artistic recognition in Nigeria.[4][8][9][7]
In 2021, DJ AB partnered with emPawa Africa, a talent incubator program that supports artists all over Africa.[10][11][12]
Discography
- Studio Songs
Year | Song | Ref |
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2019 |
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[13] |
2020 |
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[14] |
- Studio EP (Extended Playlist)
Year | EP | Ref |
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2021 | SUPA EP (feat. Mr Eazi & Di'Ja) | [15][16][17] |
2023 YOUR FAV ALBUM (feat Drinking Master, Boyskiddo, Namenj, Ice Prince zamani, Captain Jamyl, Zayn Africa, Feezy & BOC Madaki)
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2017 | City People Movie Award | Best Kannywood Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [18] |
2018 | City People Music Award | Arewa Best Rap Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [19] |
2018 | City People Music Award | Arewa Artiste of the Year (Male) | Himself | Nominated | [19] |
2020 | City People Music Award | Arewa Best Rap Album of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- 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.
External links
- DJ AB on Twitter