In an interview published today by
Punch newspaper, the
singer, Dapo Oyebanji, aka D’banj the Kokomaster talked
about his career and his relationship with Genevieve.
Judging
by the manner in which the actress’ name kept popping off his lips, it was
obvious that D’banj had a very soft spot for her.
“Apart
from the fact that she is my friend, she has been a part of my success. There
is no way you are going to tell my story that Genevieve’s name will not come up
because she featured in my biggest song of all time, Fall in Love.
So if E True Story comes to Nigeria to interview me, she will
definitely be called upon to tell my story,” he said.
D’banj
added:
“I
would love to have Genevieve as my wife. We never can tell what God plans
for us in the future. I have studied her and I realised that anyone that has
her as his woman has found himself a treasure. Just like the Bible says, any
man who finds a wife, finds a good thing.”
On
remaining relevant, he said:
“So much
has happened in the last 18 months and I am very thankful to God. By the Grace
of God, I have remained relevant for nearly a decade in the music industry and
I have released hit songs every year. Also, I am glad that I have been chosen
to headline the Hennessy Artistry this year. This is one brand that understands
the importance of aligning with the entertainment industry.
“My
career is barely 10 years old. But with the success I have achieved so far, it
feels like three decades already. Within my first 10 years as a musician, I
have recorded the biggest song and shot the most viewed music video of all
time, ‘Oliver Twist’. I must say I am humbled and getting ready to take
over,” he said.
Without
mincing words, D’banj noted that the history of his career and the resulting
accomplishments will be incomplete without mentioning his humble beginning with
the defunct Mo’Hits Records. The mere mention of his
erstwhile colleagues, including Don Jazzy, seemed to awaken nostalgic feelings
in him.
“If I say
I don’t miss Don Jazzy, I am lying. I have spent the better part of my career
with him. I was married to him in a way (laughs). So I miss everything about Mo’Hits:
the family, the movement, and the vibe of being in the studio with him. I miss
the jokes and the arguments, but I have since keyed into the notion that
nothing can stop a moving train.
“Nevertheless
we can always do music together. The track, ‘Top of the World’ was
produced by a Grammy Award Winner. The songs ‘Finally’ and ‘Don’t
Tell Me Nonsense’ was produced by my producer while ‘Oliver Twist’
was produced by Don Jazzy. So, why won’t I have him on my 10 years anniversary
album?
“I have
never said I am a musician; I am an entertainer. Some people say I can pick up
a microphone and become a comedian. Therefore nobody should come and ask if I
want to go into acting because they should know I am already an actor. It
depends on when the right script and concept lands in my hands.
“For now,
I am concerned about achieving new things and breaking new grounds. By the time
I enter Hollywood, I believe that I’ll become as successful as I have been as a
singer. The movie titled ‘I am Banga Lee’, starring Genevieve, to be released
in 2014, won’t be a bad idea,” He said.
It I obvious that the two celebs are madly in love. We await to see what the future hold for them.
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