DJ Lambo
DJ Lambo | |
|---|---|
International College of Creative Arts | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Labels | Chocolate City |
Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her
Chocolate City in 2015. She won DJ of the Year (Female) at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards
.
Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) listed her as one of top five Nigerian DJs to watch out for in 2015.[2]
In 2017, DJ Lambo was among the few DJs selected to play at
Early life and music career
Early life
DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in
Raypower 100.5 FM, Rhythm FM 94.7 Abuja, and Love 104.5 FM Abuja.[8]
Artistry
DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of
Chocolate City in 2015.[11]
Smirnoff Equalizing Music
On March 8, 2017, Smirnoff launched the Equalizing Music initiative on behalf of the International Women's Day to celebrate female DJs around the world.[12] DJ Lambo was ranked number 18 on the Smirnoff Top Women Electronic Artists playlist with her single "Motion".[13]
On March 20, 2017, Smirnoff
DJ Spinall at the event.[14]
Choc Boi Nation President
On 14 June 2017, she was named the head and president of
Chocolate City Music. With this announcement she became one of the major female record label executives in the music industry in Nigeria. The press conference, held in Lagos, was attended by co-label mates MI Abaga, Dice Ailes, Koker and Loose Kaynon [15]
Educational background
DJ Lambo attended
International College of Creative Arts and has a degree in English and Literature from the University of Abuja
She is also an alma mater of Methodist Girls High School.[16]
Notable performances
She has performed at several popular events and shows since her rise to stardom, including:
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2017 |
| "Smirnoff House Party (SMIRNOFF X1 FEMALE DJ)" | |
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2018 |
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2019 |
| "Turn Up Friday With Pepsi" | 2020 |
| "Big Brother Naija" | |
| "Desperados Launch Party" | |
| "Heineken's Formula1 Party" |
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
| ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "The Motion"
(feat. Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah) |
"Girl Power" |
| 2017 | "Bebe"[17][18]
(feat. Victoria Kimani & Skalez) |
Non-Album
Single |
| 2018 | "Kunta Kunte"
(feat. Small Doctor & Mr. Real) | |
| 2020 | "Bella"
(feat. Iyanya & Lady Donli) |
A Tale Of Two Cities |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Millionaira Champagne"
(M.I featuring Ice Prince, Sarkodie & DJ Lambo) |
30,000 in pre order sales | The Chairman |
Compilation singles
As lead artist
| ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Drank"
(DJ Lambo, Milli & Dice Ailes) |
"TICBN" & "SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX" |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Released Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation | 30 April 2015 |
Mixtape album
| Year | Title | Released Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX | 17 July 2015 |
| 2016 | Girl Power | 19 May 2016 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | DJ of the Year (Female)[19] | Herself | Won |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Disk Jockey of the Year (Female) | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Beatz Awards | Female DJ of the Year | Won | |
| 2022 | Won |
References
- ^ "DJ Lambo". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the originalon 12 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "#BBNaija: The all-white party was lit even without ThinTallTony". YNaija. 26 March 2017. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ "#BBNaija Day 62: The White Party With DJ Lambo | 360Nobs.com". 360Nobs. Archived from the original on 27 March 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "DJ Lambo Speaks on #BeingFemaleInNigeria". Tush Magazine. 18 July 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- Naij. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- Naij.
- Nigerian Entertainment Today. 4 October 2016. Archived from the originalon 5 April 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ Efe, Jasper (27 April 2015). "Choc Boi Nation – 'The Indestructible' (Album Art + Tracklist)". Daily Post (Nigeria). Daily Post (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- Nigerian Entertainment Today. 12 March 2013. Archived from the originalon 28 August 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ Akan, Joey. "Chocolate City: Record label merges with Loopy Music". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "Smirnoff launches 'Equalizing Music' initiative". Event Magazine. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Smirnoff & The Black Madonna Aim to Double Female Festival Headliners With Equalizing Music Initiative: Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "So Much Fun at the Smirnoff House Party with DJ Moonlait, DJ Spinall, DJ Garber & DJ Frizzie Lighting Up the House All Night". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Choc Boi Nation unveils DJ Lambo as President". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2017-06-14.
- Naij. Archivedfrom the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ Bebe (feat. Skalez & Victoria Kimani) - Single by Dj Lambo, 2017-07-14, retrieved 2018-11-08
- ^ "New Music: DJ Lambo feat. Skales & Victoria Kimani - Bebe - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- Nigerian Entertainment Today. 26 July 2016. Archived from the originalon 8 December 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.