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Nigeria:
Jahman, Cobhams, Abija, Okosi Others Honoured At Neclive, As Dagrin Gets One Minute Silence
Guardian, 25 April 2015
IN recognition of their contributions to the promotion and development of Nigerian entertainment, former editor, The Guardian on Sunday and culture activist/advocate as well as… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dagrin - "If I Die, Make You No Cry for Me"
Vanguard, 22 April 2015
It is now five years since the rap king, Dagrin died, yet his fame and name never at any time disappeared in Nigeria's rap game. Reminiscing on his death reminded me of his bravery… Read more »
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Nigeria:
9ice, Tee Blaq, Olamide, Reminisce Headline Industry Nite Dagrin's 5th Year Memorial Party
Guardian, 18 April 2015
The late Olaitan Olanipekun aka DaGrin's legacy lives on, and his music remains iconic even in death. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Olamide, Reminisce Headline Dagrin Memorial Concert
Premium Times, 15 April 2015
The 5th memorial concert for late rapper, Dagrin - real name, Olaitan Olanipekun - will be headlined by rappers, Olamide and Reminisce. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Doesn't Honour Its Fallen Musicians
Leadership, 18 October 2014
An ardent follower of the entertainment industry would notice that in Nigeria, when artistes die, their legacies usually go with them. ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM takes a look at why… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dagrin - Industry Celebrates His Relevance
Leadership, 26 April 2014
Since his tragic demise, his influence on the indigenous rap music has been massive. Rap artistes like Olamide, Reminisce and others namely Seriki and Oritshefemi to name a few… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Remember Late Rapper, Dagrin, Four Years After
Premium Times, 22 April 2014
April 22, 2010, will remain a dark day in the Nigerian music scene as popular rapper, Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun, aka Dagrin, passed away at the private wing of the Lagos… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Three Years After, M.I, Olamide, Reminisce, Others Remember Dagrin
Premium Times, 22 April 2013
It's been 3 years since legendary rapper, Dagrin, died, but it seems Nigerians won't forget the Yoruba-lingo rapper in a hurry as micro blogging site, twitter, was agog all day… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Late Dagrin Remembered Three Years After...
Vanguard, 22 April 2013
On April 14, 2010, at about 3 am, a Nissan Maxima 2008 model ran into a parked lorry in front of Alakara Police station, Mushin, Lagos. It's lone male occupant survived but… Read more »