D’banj covers the July edition of the CEO magazine, a bi-monthly digital magazine that showcases the success stories of African entrepreneurs and CEOs. The CEO magazine also sheds light on innovative ideas birthed by Africans in Africa and the diaspora.
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj is a music mogul, a rapper, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur and humantraitian. D’banj is one of Africa’s biggest music exports. He helped to lay the foundation of what is today a thriving music industry.
In an Interview with Tomi Wale, Creative Director of the CEO Magazine, D’banj reveals his success story and how he managed to move beyond being an artiste to creating multiple streams of income.
The July edition deep dives into the business of music and how it has grown over the years. Aspiring musicians are taken through legal tips that ensures their career and intellectual property are protected.
This edition also features other heavyweights in the Nigerian music industry like rapper Id Cabasa, Bada Akintunde Johnson, veteran Dj Jimmy Jatt and so many more.
The CEO magazine is brought to you by BusinessDay edited by Lehle Balde and Tomi Wale of Getup Inc
Cover Photography: Oyebola Famuyiwa (@PotterClayPhotography)
Stylist: Sly Monay (@slymonay)
Location: Noir Restaurant, Lagos (@noirlagos)
Makeup Artist: Cherrie (@ms__cherrie)
Transcription: Lily Dada (@ainatalks)
Creative Strategy: GetUpInc (@getupinc_)
Guest Graphics Designer: Emem Didymus (@deedeemors)
Guest Photographer: Joseph Oru (@sephoru)
Afrofuturism art works: Arclight (@arclight.jpg)
Song Art Illustrations: Sheyi Owolabi (@sheystics)
Back Page Art: Ikenna Francis (@iamiykefrancis)
Photos from Amplify Africa, LA: Vanessa Nweze (@vanessanweze)
Editor: Lehlé Baldé (@lehlelalumiere)
Created by: Tomi Wale (@tomiwale_)
