Famous singer D’banj, widely known as “D’banj the Entertainer,” recently made headlines for his unique public transport experience in Lagos.
Following the launch of his new project, ‘The Entertainer,’ D’banj the Entertainer surprised commuters by taking a ride on both a bus and a train, blending in with the crowd. His journey was part of the celebration marking the first anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, showcasing the city’s evolving infrastructure and his dedication to connecting with fans in an innovative way.
As D’banj the Entertainer travelled from Leventis bus stop to Marina train station, and then to National Theatre station, he was met with enthusiastic applause from fellow travelers. In a generous gesture, D’banj the Entertainer covered the fares for his fellow passengers by loading their Cowry Cards with the ride amount. A viral clip captured him dancing with an elderly woman while other passengers enjoyed music from his latest album.
“Oya Koko Master Jeajo” OoooSHeeee Mamalet toh bad ? My heart is truly full pic.twitter.com/LZYmJxbfWO
— D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) September 4, 2024
Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, shared the experience on social media, stating:
“@iamdbanj the Entertainer delighted Lagos commuters today, Wednesday, inside BRT Buses at Marina and #LagosBlueLineRail on the Marina – Mile 2 routes. He conducted numerous giveaways and kept everyone energized with music from his new album, The Entertainer D’Sequel. D’banj the Entertainer was warmly received by @lamataonline officials and surprised commuters who eagerly took photos and videos with him.”
Koko Master, D’Banj @iamdbanj entertained Lagos commuters today, Wednesday inside BRT Buses at Marina and #LagosBlueLineRail on the Marina – Mile 2 routes.
He did a lot of giveaway and kept everyone gingered with them with music from his new album, The Entertainer D’Sequel.
He… pic.twitter.com/eY2rNksEQh
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) September 4, 2024
Comments on the post included:
One @IamEriOluwa noted:
“That’s heartwarming to hear. I am happy about what D’banj the Entertainer is wearing. It’s time our celebrities helped promote our attire. We need more of such PR. It’s good for our people. God bless Lagos. God bless Nigeria.”
@OgunmadeYekini added:
“What a good marketing strategy ??.”
@litehauz praised:
“The original KOKO master.”
In a related news, D’Banj recently released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “The Entertainer – D’Sequel.” The album was a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, featuring eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Its global feature list included Grammy award winner Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon Late Fela Kuti’s Egypt ’80 Band, Awilo Logomba, Youssou N’Dour, American star Akon, South African megastar and NBC’s The Voice sensation Chechi Sarai.
The new album, a follow-up to his 2008 magnum opus “The Entertainer,” included collaborations with Nigerian musicians Phyno, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml, and Chuchu Lee. As part of his legacy to mentor and showcase the next big talents, D’Banj also featured Specikinging off his talent discovery project, Cream Platform.
Sharing his excitement, D’Banj said:
“Life is a maze of self-discovery, and my new album, ‘The Entertainer – D’Sequel’ confirmed this truth to me. It was a true reflection of my growth as an artist and my continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of African music.
The past 20 years had been an incredible ride, and I was grateful for the support and love I had received. I was thrilled to share this new chapter in my musical journey with my fans.”
Propelled by a partnership with the creative powerhouse The Temple Company and leading music company gamma, D’Banj continued his 20-year stage milestone with a series of intimate live performances and concerts across major cities around the world. He also connected with fans via exclusive meet-and-greet events, mentoring sessions, and engaging thought-leadership interactions.
Speaking on the album, Sipho Dlamini, President of Africa & Middle East at gamma, said:
“The only way we grow and conquer the global music market as Africans is by understanding that no one wins alone. Having had the honor to work with African giants like D’banj – my brother, the team at Temple, Idris, Larry Gaaga – my twin, and Yemisi – my sister, was the start of something big. Not just for Nigeria or West Africa – but for the whole continent. Go out and stream this album. Let’s show the world that Africa is ready to lead.”
Following the release of the album, the superstar also released a remarkable video for the lead single, “Koko,” which was available on YouTube.
