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DJ Kaywise
Ayorinde Kehinde Okiki popularly known as DJ Kaywise is an award winning Nigerian disc jockey, video jockey and recording artiste. He is one of the most popular street DJs in the country having performed in various stages around the country. Kaywise has emerged as one of the hottest DJs in the country having spent years mastering his craft. He has released hundreds of successful mixtapes and has a number of hit collaborations with some of Nigeria's biggest acts.

Early life & Career
Ayorinde Okiki was born in August 4, 1992 to a family of 8, himself included. He is a twin and is the last child of the family. Growing up in a religious home, with his father a pastor, Okiki developed a passion for music at an early age. He started playing drums and a couple of other musical instruments from an early age. He completed his primary and secondary school education in Lagos, Nigeria and got admitted into the University of Lagos. He dropped out of the school to focus on his career as a DJ.

Kaywise started his career fully in 2010 where he released a mixtape that was marketed mainly in Ojo, Alaba. Since then, he has released thousands of contents, including mixtapes, songs and visuals featuring A-list Nigerian artistes. He has collaborated with several notable Nigerian acts, including Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Falz, Tekno, Iyanya, Patoranking, Ice Prince to name a few.

Joor Concert
Starting 2016, Kaywise launched the inaugural edition of the Joor Concert. In a statement released to Thisday, he said, “Joor Concert is planned to be a concert where I give back to the street and the populace at large for engaging with music and also appreciating their passion for Nigerian indigenous artiste in the cause of the year. We bring all artistes who are raving during the year and also next-rated artistes who wish to use our platform to be thankful to their fans.That has given us the boost that our music event has come to stay. Joor Concert aims at getting lots of Nigerian youths and talents involved in entertainment and also ensures the brand becomes one of the biggest music concerts in Lagos that can host all level of artistes within Africa and around the world."

The concert has only become popular since its inauguration, with the last edition which was held on January 12, 2019 recording 20,000 attendees. The concert has had in attendance a host of top Nigerian entertainers such as Davido, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Slimcase, Mayorkun, Mr Eazi, DJ Neptune, Small Doctor.

DJ Kaywise had a brush with death with his brother before the last edition of the Joor Concert. He was involved in a car accident in which he and the occupants of the car escaped unhurt. Speaking to, he stated, “About a month ago, I had a terrible accident. Fortunately not one passenger in the vehicle suffered any injury. Despite the fact that the car somersaulted many times, all of us were unhurt."

Awards and Nominations
DJ Kaywise has come a long way since his honorable beginnings and has won numerous awards. They include:


 * DJ of the Year at City Peopel Entertainment Awards (2015)
 * Promising DJ of the Year at Nigerian chivers Award (2015)
 * Male Disc Jockey of the Year at Nigerian Entertainment Awards (2015)
 * Best Nigerian DJ at All Youth Tush Award (AYTA) (2014)
 * Disk Jockey Collaboration of the year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2016) with Oritse Femi.

His nominations include:


 * Male DJ of the year (The Beatz award, 2019)
 * Male Radio DJ of the year (Emperor Awards, 2019)
 * DJ of the year (Scream awards, 2019)
 * DeeJay of the year (Maya awards, 2019)
 * African DJ of the year (Soundcity MVP awards, 2018)

Singles

 * Ibeji - ft Olamide & Vector
 * Push it
 * See Mary, See Jesus - ft Olamide
 * Yes or No - ft T-Classic
 * Informate - ft Tiwa Savage
 * Caro - ft Falz & Tekno
 * Normal level - ft Ice Prince, KLY, Emmy Gee
 * Feel Alryt - ft Patoranking, Mugeez & Ice Prince
 * Loyalist - ft Iyanya
 * Alert - ft Mr Eazi
 * Juju - ft B-Red
 * Hangover - ft Dammy Krane, Yung 6ix
 * Vanessa - ft Demmie Vee

External Link
DJ Kaywise's Official website