- Nigerian singer D’banj is set to release his sixth studio album on August 16
- The album ‘The Entertainer: D’Sequel’, will feature remakes of his popular hit tracks, Fall in Love, Feli Feli, Igwe and Suddenly
- Netizens share reactions mostly open-minded to receiving D’bank’s new album
Nigeria singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'banj, has teased a new album release, emphasizing that he never left the music industry.
Best known for his ‘Oliver Twist’ hit record, Dbanj’s new album, ‘The Entertainer: D’Sequel’, shares the same title as his 2008 album. It will be released at midnight, on Friday, August 16.
In a short promotional video clip, posted on X (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday, August 13, D’banj addressed people's constant questions asking if he was back to making music.
“Just because a soldier rests his gun doesn't mean he is no longer a shooter. People keep asking me if I'm back, if I'm back. How can I be back when I never left?
I am the Entertainer. I'm D’banj or Skibanj like my Jamaican friends call me. Kapela is what my South African friends call me. Mensah like my Ghanaians call me…the Koko Master, importer and exporter.”
Meanwhile, the video, which followed a dramatic approach, saw the appearance of popular Music producer Don Jazzy, signalling their teamwork on the upcoming album.
The album is said to include remakes of D’banj’s notable hit records such as Fall in Love, Igwe, Feli Feli and Suddenly.
Netizens react to D’banj’s upcoming studio album ‘The Entertainer’
TheRadar curated comments that trailed D’banj’s recent announcement. Many seem open-minded about the upcoming project, hailing his legendary status in the Nigerian music scene. Check the comments below:
@iYungBlogger said, “The legendary entertainer is back !!!!”
@GbenGooz said, “Thank you Koko master, we are tired of listening to nonsense.”
@OrjiTomi said, “Na album season be this shey me sef no go drop album like this?”
@itsM_B wrote, “Nice. Fall in love was dad’s ringtone for mom.”
@Olaisho3 remarked, “I’m still a fan of him”
@stephraysan said, “Old takers no wan gree seh!”
@PreciousEmeka said, “As long as jazzy dey there. I’m available.”
@shamzadeshina commented, “I like the fact that Don Jazzy was the sniper. Wonderful idea.”
@Oscarcliff9 said, “Make this egbon go rest jare,,,, Naija music don change nobody de hear all this one again.”
@Xavier_OrevaX said, “Na don jazzy hold rifle? The album go bang!”
Burna Boy teases new album, fans react
TheRadar earlier reported that renowned Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, recently announced that he would soon release a new album, leaving social media buzzing.
The recent announcement sparked mixed reactions among netizens on social media. Some considered his tweet to be serious as most artistes have been dropping albums back to back this year.
