Draft:Dapper Damm
Dapper Damm | |
|---|---|
| Born | Damilola Akinwunmi |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Lagos |
Damilola Akinwunmi popularly known as Dapper Damm (born 11 November, 1986) is a Nigerian record producer.[1] He is the founder and CEO of Dvpper Music, a Nigerian record label and distribution company.[2][3]
Early life
Damilola Akinwunmi was born on 11 November, 1986 in Lagos State, Nigeria but originally hails from South-Eastern Nigeria. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Lagos in Sociolgy.
Career
Damilola officially started his career in 2014 after he graduated from the university. At this time, he managed two singers, Koker and Dotman. In the next two years, he became an entertainment executive at Temple Management, a talent agency in Lagos. There, he managed artistes like Iyanya, Adey, Chris, Aaron, Tee-Y Mix.[4][5]
In 2018, Damilola left Temple and founded Dvpper Music as a distribution firm and recorded label.[6] The company has various artistes signed under it including Omah Lay, Shalipoppi, T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez, Teni, Zlatan, Rexxie and Savage.[7][8]
Personal life
In July 2023, Damilola was seen in a video dancing with Nigerian chef, Hilda Bacci. Later on, it was revealed that they are a couple.
References
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-11-12). "Damilola Akinwunmi is leading a revolution in Afrobeats with Dapper Music". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Dede, Steve (2021-07-26). "Dapper Damm raises the bar with Rexxie's album after his success with Omah Lay". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "DAPPER GROUP: REDEFINING ENTERTAINMENT - The49thStreet". 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2019-07-28). "Akinwunmi raises bar on music distribution". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Damilola Akinwunmi Raises Bar in Music Distribution - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Executive of the Week: Dvpper Music is Taking an Unconventional Route Towards Chart Domination". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-07-27). "'How Nigerian artistes can hit gold on digital space'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-07-16). "Dvpper Music signs new deal with rapper, Savage". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
See also
External links
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