Draft:Dauda Suleiman

Dauda Suleiman is a Nigerian Afro-pop/Hip-hop singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Okene Kogi State of Nigeria, popularly known as HI-SPEED.

Early Life
Dauda Suleiman Popularly known as HI-SPEED was born on the 3rd of March in1988 in Agassa, okene local government of Kogi State Nigeria, He completed his Primary school Education at LGEA Primary School Agassa, Okene, Kogi state in 1996. He started his secondsry school at Local government Secondary school Agassa, 1996 - 2001, and later proceed to Local government Secondary School Upogoro, 2001 - 2002 where he obtained his SSCE.He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he had his first degree in industrial design then proceeded to the maritime academy of Nigeria where he had his PGD in maritime transport technology.

Music Career
He began his music career in 2007 with his brother and singing partner. After his brother passed away in 2020, HI-SPEED music career slowed down for a while. He spent some time working on his craft and preparing his team for the release of his EP. On May 20th, HI-SPEED released his new body of work, which received positive feedback from his fans. On November 25 2022, HI-SPEED released his album "Precious Gift", which demonstrated his variety and skill, featuring collaborations with well-known artists such as Peruzzi, Ice Prince, Zulezoo, Terry Akpala, and others. HI-SPEED music reaches beyond his home state, as his distinctive sound and performance have attracted interest and appreciation nationwide. He has become a role model and motivator for aspiring musicians in Kogi State, showing that talent, determination and hard work can lead to success in the music industry.