An Exclusive letter from
a Fan to D'Banj. Dear
Oyebanjo, Dapo Daniel
AKA D’Banj,I am seated
at a local restaurant
here at the Lagos State
University, Lagos,
Nigeria, drinking a bottle
of Fayrouz and listening
to the sound of the
generator, which is the
only source of electricity
around here.I have
watched your latest
music video.
I went through the rigour
lasvdt night. It is the video of
the song entitled “Don’t Tell
Me Nonsense” and it was
awfully disgusting, the song, I
mean. Kaffy and the rest of the
dancers didn’t disappoint in the
video.
This is bad, I know, using
awful and disgusting, in
same sentence. But that
is what I feel about what
I saw. Brother, D’Banj, a
lot has changed since you
left your brother and
hustle partner, Ajereh,
Michael Collins AKA Don
Jazzy. Truth. Your songs
have been nothing but
trash.
I wonder if anyone has
said anything nice to you
since you started making
songs outside Don Jazzy.
If they have, it must have
been for that singular hit
song entitled ‘Oliver
Twist.’ Kai! That song
swept through Nigeria
and the rest of the
world. You would not
believe that the ordinary
child on the streets of
Nsukka knows the lyrics
of that song and the
dance steps too.
In Nigeria, there are
plenty factors that weigh
us down. One is our
inability to manage our
weaknesses. I see you
have been buying
yourself expensive
jewelleries. The other
day, I saw on a blog that
you wear a wristwatch
worth my entire family
and maybe inheritance. I
commend your taste. You
are a lucky and
hardworking man.You
deserve it, besides;
‘Oliver Twist’ made
marks. It took the
Nigerian music to a
height that had never
been seen in recent
times.
Its toping charts,
downloads, Youtube
views and itunes
purchases are amongst
the few things I can
mention.
Dear, D’Banj, Don Jazzy
may not be an ideal
partner, I bet you, no one
is an ideal partner!
Perfect couples quarrel
and make up. It is the joy
of having such union. I
believe misunderstanding
is part of us, as humans. I
will run to the zoo the
day I see a union that
agrees on almost
everything.Back to your
music, I feel Don Jazzy
was made to make good
music with you. He may
not only be your
producer, but whatever
input, from advice, to
production, will go a long
way. Besides, he has
been miserable too,
without you. I have seen
his eyes in music videos.
There is one he did with
Tiwa Savage. Ah, Tiwa.
She looked dazzling,
while Don Jazzy looked
wanting and dispirited.
Tiwa may have a perfect
voice but Don Jazzy has
not been able to achieve
what he did with you. The
other boys, K-Switch,
Wande Coal and the
goody bag crooner,
D’Prince are unfortunate
learners.
They must be stark
illiterates to have taken
sides when you guys
parted. I understand
their ignorance. But my
concern here is, if you
wish to stay relevant in
the sight of Nigerians,
making good music, and
not caressing a stripper
on stage on your
birthday, then you have
to make amends with
Don Jazzy and understand
that people argue
because they are
beneficial to themselves.
Only dummies agree on
everything.
I think tribalism had a lot
to play in your split. It is
a sad reality, if I am
right. Tribalism will
eventually destroy
Nigeria. Our young
people think they belong
to a superior tribe and so
make silly comments
which sometimes bring
about misconception and
then crisis. I once had a
boss, who is Igbo, who
felt my tribe’s men were
lazy, just because she
came to my state and
saw a job and was
privileged to be a high
ranking staff. I have had
people who think those
from the north should be
gatekeepers and
cobblers. Someone called
me a militant once in
Abuja, at the Sheraton,
when he discovered I was
from the Niger-Delta. I
forgave his gross
stupidity. I think we
should drink a cup of
water when ignorant
people say rubbish about
our personalities or flaws
and relate it to tribe.
You are a great young
man, D’Banj. Few people
have attained the height
you have. I am
encouraged to pursue
what I am currently
pursuing because I know I
will triumph. Your likes
and that of 2Face Idibia,
despite your weaknesses
are heroes. And you
must recall that Kanye
West met you because he
had heard good stuff
from you. When nothing
good manifests, he may
be forced to give you a
new job description at
Good Music, which may
be mopping of the floor
of the studio. This evil
will not befall you. If you
believe it, type amen.
D’Banj, pride is the worst
enemy of any man who
wishes to last longer
anywhere. A drop of
arrogance may work, but
pride is detrimental. You
were called the
‘entertainer’ because you
offered entertainment.
Today, Inyanya, Kcee,
Flavour, Wizkid and
Davido are doing better.
Imagine Burna-Boy, chai,
that boy has some senses
oh. His music, even when
he is talking nonsense
makes you want to sit
and listen or dance to it,
as the case may be. The
only person that is yet to
outshine you is my
dearest sister, Tontolet
Dike. That girl needs
Jesus.
I have to go back to my
drink. I paid for it and it
is almost missing me. I
enjoy your struggle or
hustle, as you may
choose to call it. I wish to
hear something profound
from you. While awaiting
that miracle that only
you can perform, I wish
you the very best of life.

FP... Really educative

kenny1795: FP... Really educative

what is educative in this poo.fp ko f9 ni.

dhrey: what is educative in this poo.fp ko f9 ni.

did u read d part of tribalism. He showed high level of tolerance