Dagrin Biography

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Dagrin Biography – Age, Early Life, Career, Education, Family, Songs and Net Worth

Fakeye Ahmed Olamide

August 21, 2022

Dagrin Biography – Age, Early Life, Career, Education, Family, Songs and Net Worth

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun also known as Dagrin was an indigenous rapper and songwriter. born on the 25th of October, 1984 in Ogun State

Dagrin died on the 22nd of April 2010 in Mushin, Lagos. He has featured with several artists including Sossick, D.J Spaclare, D.J Neptune, M.I, 9ice, Reminisce, Konga, Omawunmi etc.

Real Name	Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun
Stage Name	Dagrin
Age	25 October 1984
Place of Birth	Ogun, Nigeria
State of Origin	Ogun, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Wife/Sponsor	Single
Occupation	Rapper, Singer & songwriter
Death	22 April 2010, Mushin, Lagos
Net Worth	US$250,000

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun (born October 25, 1984), better known as Dagrin, was an indigenous rapper and songwriter. Meanwhile, despite the presence of pioneer mother-tongue rappers such as Lord of Ajasa, his prolific Yoruba rap songs captivated the hearts of all as he carved out a niche for himself.

Dagrin has worked with many Nigerian superstars, including Sossick, DJ Neptune, MI Abaga, 9ice, Reminisce, Konga, Omawunmi, TGBT, Frenzy, Oritse Femi, Ruggedman, D.J Spaclare, Kode, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, and Kenny St. Brown.

On April 22, 2010, the “Kondo” singer died as a result of injuries sustained in a fatal car accident.

Dagrin Early Life and Education

Dagrin was born on October 25, 1984, in Ogun State, Nigeria’s southwestern region. He died on April 22, 2010, in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria’s southwestern region, at the age of 25. He began his musical career in 1994 and continued till his death in 2010 at the age of 25.

He was born to Comrade Olaniyi Abolaji Olanipekun (father) and Falilat Olaonipekun (mother). He has two siblings, a sister named Bukky Olaonipekun and a brother Olatunbosun ‘TROD’ Olaonipekun who happens to be a rapper too.

Dagrin is from Ogun State in Nigeria’s southwest, where he received his primary and secondary school education and his First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.

Dagrin moved to Lagos after finishing his early education to pursue a career as a rapper. He lived in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos State, during his time in Lagos.

Dagrin Career

Still On The Matter was Dagrin‘s debut studio album. However, it failed to chart due to insufficient promotion. He released his second studio album, Chief Executive Omoita (C.E.O)., in 2009.

He was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards in 2010 for Best Album C.E.O., Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon,” Best Rap Act, and Best Vocal Collaboration. His album C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) was nominated for a Hip Hop World Award for best rap album in 2010.

The singles “Pon Pon Pon” and “Kondo” were released as a result of it. Y.Q, 9ice, MI Abaga, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms. Chief, Owen G, K01, Code, Mister Dollar, TMD Entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga were among the Nigerian musicians with whom Dagrin collaborated. Sossick, Dr. Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy, 02, and Heavy L Beatz were among his musical collaborators.

If I Die, Dagrin‘s third studio album was released after his death. If I Die was one of the songs he sang on the album If I Die, and it seemed as if he knew he was going to die soon after the record’s release.

Dargin Discography

Some of Dagrin‘s songs include:

If I Die
Omoge
Efimile (featuring YQ)
Kondo
Jump Up
Pon Pon Pon (Instrumental)
Pon Pon Pon
9ice vs Dagrin
Kondo (Magic Stick)
Every day
Gboro
Sisi Eko
Thank God (featuring Omawumi)
Ghetto Dreams
Make Doe
What They Want
Gbabe
Swag (File)
My Pain (Part 1) ft. Sheyman. Reminisce, Durella
NLA
Iwofa
Rap Rules Anthem
Mo ti Gboro (featuring Isolate)
Swag
Idi Nla
Molenu Mix
Dagrin on Jump Off
Everyday (featuring Ejay)
Gidilounge Music Player
My Pain (Part 2) (featuring Dude Tetsola, Waje, Bigiano)
Nii 94
Hustling skit
Kekere
Hola Hola (featuring Tfrizzle)
E E soro
Democracy
48. Sturvs / Naija Music
Lala
Be My Friend

Dagrin Cause Of Death

Dagrin was killed in a car accident on April 14, 2010, in Lagos, Nigeria, and died eight days later, on April 22, 2010, at the age of 25.

Dargin Personal Life

During his existence on earth, it was said that Dagrin had a girlfriend, but the name wasn’t disclosed. He wasn’t married and had no child. Dagrin never had a son too.

Dargin Net Worth

Because of his short life span, Dagrin’s net Worth was not disclosed even while he was still alive. According to sources, Dagrin accumulated an estimated net worth of US$250,000 prior to his demise.