₦airaland Forum

Anytime you hear about the name Dagrin, the word “legend” is not usually far from it. This is as a result of the life and times of the young and vibrant rapper who was considered as the mouthpiece of the masses then.

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun a.k.a Barack O’Grin was a singer and a rapper who specialised in using English, Yoruba and pidgin English to create a lyrical masterpiece for his fans.

Back in 2009, he was rap star. His sophomore album was turning heads in the late 2009 and 2010. He was widely regarded as the new rap messiah. His brand of reality rap- a hustler’s dream, ambition and nightmares resonated well with millions of young Nigerians who were on the same path.

Unfortunately, Dagrin’s fame and progress was cut short when he suffered a ghastly motor accident On April 14, 2010.

Dagrin had a fatal accident as his car, a Nissan Maxima rammed into a stationary truck at night. There were unverified reports that Dagrin was drunk on the day of the incident as he never saw the truck that was parked opposite a police station.Dagrin went into a coma as a result of the collision and suffered internal bleeding which ultimately led to his death. At the time of the incident, there were conflicting reports on his health as some revealed that he was doing fine while others said he was in a critical condition. He was however pronounced dead later on and was laid to rest on Friday, April 30, 2010.

He was born on October 25, 1984 in Ogun state, Nigeria. His musical career began in 1994 till he passed away in 2010. In 2010, he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon”, Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.

His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album. From it came the singles “Pon Pon Pon”, and “Kondo” among others.Signed under the Label Misofunyin Entertainment, he also worked with superstars such as Sossick, D.J Neptune, MI, 9ice, Reminisce, Konga, Omawunmi, Ruggedman, Kode, OritseFemi, Kenny St. Brown, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Frenzy among others.

Dagrin was just 25-year-old when he passed away and was buried in 2010. His remains were laid to rest at the Atan Cemetery, Lagos state on Friday, April 30, 2010.

It is safe to say that DaGrin remains one of the Nigerian rappers who revolutionised the Nigerian rap industry. His music portrayed a cultural significance and societal realities an average Nigerian youth faces on the streets.

A movie of his life chronicles titled Ghetto Dreamz, starring Trybson Dudukoko, and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan as his girlfriend was made and released in April 2011. The movie title was inspired by a track off his “CEO” album titled “Ghetto Dreams.

May he keep resting in peace!

Dagrin’s car after the accident:

Some photos from his burial:

Photos of Atan Cemetery, Lagos state:

Where is it

Dagrin’s graveyard in Atan cemetery, Lagos state:

Dagrin was a real lyricists.

He is a Legend!
No b by grave my broda, na where u go go, heaven or hell!

when i die,i prefer my body cremeted. I don't want flowers on my grave,don't want beautiful graveyard.
I am just trying to do the right thing so when i die the preacher won't have to lie.

1Alex:
Dagrin was a real lyricists.

Lyrics plus incredible flow...

Would miss him and Notorious BIG for that.

They were legends who died before their primes.

Dagrin killed Lord of Ajassa's musical career while he was alive and made way for Olamide after his death...

meobizy:
If he didn’t drink or do drugs, he’ll stay alive to compete with Olamide and co.

Yea Olamide will compete with him. So it was drink or drug that killed him...

Dagrin ever gold. I am sure Dagrin made heaven

Unlike one politician whose wife thinks he made heaven

The moral lesson is Don't drink and drive

AeroplaneApple:
Dagrin ever gold. I am sure Dagrin made heaven

Unlike one politician whose wife thinks he made heaven

Drunkard won't enter heaven..

If he wasn't drunk he wouldn't have died in an accident.

wiseone28:
Drunkard won't enter heaven..

If he wasn't drunk he wouldn't have died in an accident.

Matthew 15:11 Christ said it isn't what goes into ones mouth ...

Chose between a drunk and a theif... which will make heaven

Da grin alako green

AeroplaneApple:
Matthew 15:11 Christ said it isn't what goes into ones mouth ...

Chose between a drunk and a theif... which will make heaven

Read 1Corinthians 6:10

wiseone28:
Read 1Corinthians 6:10

Matthew came before Corinthians. Read Matthew first

AeroplaneApple:
Matthew came before Corinthians. Read Matthew first

It like telling someone drinking is bad.

But it actually means drink but don't get drunk.

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dawnomike:
Dagrin killed Lord of Ajassa's musical career while he was alive and made way for Olamide after his death...

as in Ajassa just layed low.
he was my preferred rapper though

NerdyRudeGyal:
RIP, Dagrin.

The one and only Dagrin.
There has been no other.
All we've been seeing are photocopies.


Your legacy lives on.

how come people are so numerous in his burial and social distancing isn't observed and not one single soul came with a face mask?
They should all be arrested and kept in isolation for two weeks

DaGrin!!!

Chaaiii!!

It's a pity.....

AkwaIbomMan:
how come people are so numerous in his burial and social distancing isn't observe and not one single soul came with a face mask?
They should all be arrested and kept in isolation for two weeks

I swear and if u check am well, some people dey sneeze.


Make Dem invite NCDC for testing.

but dagrin was not even popular then

dawnomike:
Dagrin killed Lord of Ajassa's musical career while he was alive and made way for Olamide after his death...

make i too know no kill you broda

Dagrin will was so wise that he saw his death. He is not just a legend, he is a prophet and a lyricist. There are legends whom the world doesn't deserve, so they have to leave quickly. RIP the real GOAT!

Lyrical werey...

His sounds were dope...