If you haven’t heard yet, the
Kokomaster’s 10th anniversary in the Nigerian music scene is this year and it
is surely well anticipated. The event us scheduled to start in Lagos today with
a party to be hosted by Amercian model, Amber Rose. One of Dbanj’s fans just
wrote, who goes by the name -Sir Rozlah, just wrote an open letter to the
Kokomaster, praising him to the high heavens. The fan in the open letter
regards D’banj as Africa’s greatest entertainer.
Read the letter below: –
DECADE OF GLORY: THE MEMOIRS OF AN
ENTERTAINER
To The KokoMaster,
D’banj,
Music is a difficult thing to define
and individuals have different meanings for this word. However, it is
undeniable that music is an art of some sort, a mixture of rhythm, words and
acoustics carried through the wind by the magic of the moment in which it
occurs. Some people redefine music and by so doing, define an era by their
uniqueness, infectious charisma and undeniable passion for this art.
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, is an
enigma that defies all attempts to completely define him. You have blazed a
trail in the annals of music on this continent and even beyond throughout your
scintillating career. It has been a journey of ups and downs, breaking
conventions and rewriting the rules in your own style and giving people like me
the privilege of watching Africa’s Greatest Entertainer. Perhaps even more
astounding is the ease with which you have kept audiences on their feet,
blowing their minds away with your unique blend of vocal dexterity and
life-based lyrics. Indeed it has been a decade of pure excellence, sheer class
and extravagant performances from the Koko Master.
Your rise to prominence is no
accident and those who were privileged to listen to you play the harmonica can
attest to the hard work, dedication and sheer belief that has catapulted you to
the zenith of your profession today. Asides from your undeniable contribution
to the musical industry in Nigeria, it is the impact you have made outside the
shores of this country and even the continent that stands you out among your
peers. From your maiden award at the 2005 Kora Awards to the well-deserved Best
Newcomer award bagged at the 2006 Channel O music awards, it was obvious that
the trajectory was only going up from there. You kept on turning out hits
despite the euphoria of past triumphs and the challenge of surpassing previous
accomplishments. It is only fitting that you have a trophy cabinet littered
with an avalanche of international, continental and domestic honours to show
for your laudable efforts.
Moreover, your status as an
outstanding entrepreneur is matched only by your passion for youth development
in Africa. The Koko Foundation and the burgeoning ONE campaign are just
examples of your foray into the field of selfless service. Every step you take
is more than a milestone, signing a lucrative deal with the trendy audio
company BeatByDre is more of pace setting as the First African Ambassador of
Apple. As Nigeria’s first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace, you remain
a beacon of hope in this troubled period. There are many ways to describe a man
of excellence, a man of many parts, an enigma worthy of adulation and genuine adulation.
I stand in awe of your existence as a human being and all you have achieved
against the odds. It has been my greatest pleasure to be one of your biggest
fans and to dream that one day, I can attain heights such as yours. You have
proved that the sun can be reached even if the stars seem closer. I want to say
thank you for giving me the opportunity to witness your magic at close
quarters. Other men it is said have seen the angels, but I have seen thee and
thou art enough.
As you celebrate your 10th Year
Anniversary in the Music Industry, may God Almighty make you greater as the
well of your favour and grace shall not dry. You shall not fail, or stumble,
and may God grant and always replenish your wisdom, knowledge and
understanding. Welcome to another decade of multiple greatness. God bless you
D’banj.
Long Live DKM Media, Long Live
DbanjRecords, Long Live TeamDbanj, Long Live D’banj.
Yours Faithfully,
Dami’
Adenuga (DbanjKokoPikin
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