Nigerian rapper and actor
Da Emperor
Da Emperor standing beside his G wagon
Birth name Mobolaji Fasasi Born Alagbado, Lagos , Nigeria Occupation(s) Years active 2008–present Website daemperor
Musical artist
Fasasi Mobolaji Gaius , known as Da Emperor , is a Nigerian indigenous rapper , actor , and songwriter .[1] [2] Ogun State , Nigeria.[3] Yoruba , and infuses Pidgin and English.[4] Gabriel Afolayan , Small Doctor , and Oritse Femi .[5]
He released his second official single titled "Firewood", which features vocals from Oritse Femi . This was followed by the singles "Shake it" and "I'm a Sinner".[6] [7]
Da Emperor was awarded the position of Tourism Ambassador on September 3, 2021, by the Bauchi State Tourism Board.
Music career [ edit ] In 2013, he collaborated with Canadian -based Jamaican reggae artist Kisco. Da Emperor has recorded music with established and up-and-coming artists. He has shared the stage with Davido and Tiwa Savage .[8] [9] [10]
On 2 February 2014, he released a song in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode 's campaign.[11] Chris Brown 's "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga .[12]
In May 2015, he teamed up with Oritse Femi to release the hit song "Firewood" mixed by indomix. On 12 February 2016, he released the widely accepted single "I'm a Sinner".[13] [14]
Just a few days after he jumped on Olamide 's "who u epp" song, Da Emperor's version hit the number 4 spot on Spotify, of Nigerian rapper Olamide ever released songs.[15]
Selected awards and nominations [ edit ] The Polytechnic Ibadan "Honorary Award" Nigeria Achievers Awards City People Entertainment Awards Emperor Nollywood Award "Recognition Award" Olabisi Onabanjo University, National Association Of Architecture Students "Honorary Award" Discography [ edit ]
As lead artist
Year
Title
Album
2011
"Am ah Rapper"
Non-album single
"Facebook Prediction" (featuring Don d King)
2012
"J'ara E" (featuring Diamond Dee)
2013
"Para Mode"
R.I.V
"Some Badt Guys"
2014
"Street is Strict" (featuring Gabriel Afolayan )
"Ambode Campaign Song"
Non-album single
"Liar"
2015
"Firewood" (featuring Oritse Femi )
R.I.V
2016
"I'm a Sinner"
"Aganran" (featuring Small Doctor )
As featured artist
Year
Title
Album
2011
"Love Advice" (Don d King featuring Da Emperor)
Non-album single
"Call Me Girl" (Ogun State All Stars featuring Dboy, Tnail, Tgirl, Don d King, and Da Emperor)
Ogun State All Stars
2012
"Front Page" (Holysam featuring Da Emperor)
Non-album single
"Baby Baby" (Haybee featuring Da Emperor)
2013
"Fling It Gimme" (Kisco featuring Da Emperor)
"Be Ma Boo" (Slimjoe featuring Da Emperor)
"Calabash Booty" (Jefak featuring Da Emperor)
2014
"Alujo" (Ibromatic featuring Da Emperor)
2015
"No Love" (Lyrontray featuring Da Emperor)
"Kogbagidi" (Ogbon featuring Da Emperor)
2016
"Shake it" (Shyboss and Stylezz featuring Da Emperor)
"Who U Epp" (Olamide featuring Da Emperor)
Videography [ edit ]
Year
Title
Album
Director
Ref
2014
"Para Mode"
R.I.V
Prince G Next
[19]
2016
"I'm a Sinner"
Joe Rock
[20]
2020
"I Love You"
Da Emperor
"Nathana (Booty Bounce)"
See also [ edit ] List of Nigerian musicians
List of Nigerian rappers
References [ edit ]
^ "DA EMPEROR: WHY I'M INTO INDIGENOUS RAP – The Nation Nigeria" . The Nation Nigeria . Retrieved 2016-04-04 .^ "Da Emperor Spits Firewood" .^ Gbenga Bada (28 March 2016). "Da Emperor: Rapper says he's king over rap kings" . Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016 . ^ "Why I sing indigenous rap – Da Emperor" . Newswatch Times . Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ "Da Emperor Drops Firewood Ft. Oritshe Femi" . Channels Television . Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ "I Am A Sinner Archives" . CityPeople Magazine Nigeria . Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-03-20 .^ "Da Emperor Drops New Video, I'm A Sinner" . Channels Television . Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ "Da Emperor performing @ skyebank's party 2014 – Great9jahits" . Great9jahits . Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-03-15 .^ Donak Maxwell. "DTV Music: Slim Joe – Be My Boo ft Da Emperor – DonakTv" . DonakTv . Archived from the original on 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2016-03-15 . ^ "Da Emperor's Hit Single Video Para Mode Hits Over 100000 Views on YouTube in Less Than a Week of Release" . Modern Ghana . Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ "MUSIC ALERT: DA EMPEROR (@Daemperor01) – Ambode Akinwunmi" . TopNaijaMusic.com .^ "Music: Da Emperor – Lair (Chris Brown Loyal Cover)" . Entadaplace . Archived from the original on 2018-08-12. Retrieved 2018-08-12 .^ "Video : Da Emperor – I'm a Sinner – Nigezie" . Nigezie . Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ "Da Emperor Set To Release New Collabo With African, American and European Touch Of Afro" . CityPeople Magazine Nigeria . Archived from the original on 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2016-03-13 .^ Bada, Gbenga. " . Archived from the original on 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2016-06-26 . ^ "When Da Emperor was honoured" . Daily News Watch . Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016 .^ "Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno grab nominations at Citypeople Entertainment Awards 2016" . The Net Ng . Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016 .^ "Iyabo Ojo Fespris, Femi Adebayo Salami, Da Emperor, Mustapha Sholagbade, Shebaby, Itele D Icon, Chinedu Ikedieze; All Win Big In Emperor Nollywood Awards 2017" . Ghana Direct News . Retrieved 7 July 2017 .[permanent dead link ^ "Download Paramode By Da Emperor Official Video" . Da Emperor. Retrieved 2016-03-20 .^ Alash, Bob. "VIDEO: Da Emperor – I'm A Sinner" . Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2016-03-20 .
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