Bnxn
Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1997)
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Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced "Benson") and formerly known as Buju,[1][2] is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.[3]
14 May 1997
- Singer
- songwriter
Bnxn | |
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| Also known as | Buju, Bujutoyourears, BNXN |
| Born | Daniel Etiese Benson 14 May 1997 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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Early life
Career
Buju released the extended play Sorry I'm Late on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from the Nigerian highlife duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie. It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil.[6] Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort".[7][8][9] Buju performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour.[10]
On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert,[11][12] which was also his debut concert in Lagos,[13] held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.[14]
In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion with Buju Banton and having more unique branding.[15] In March 2022, he collaborated with Pheelz on the single "Finesse";[16] the song peaked at number 52 on the UK Official Singles Chart.[17] In July 2022, he featured on the Jae5 song "Propeller" alongside British rapper Dave.[18] The song became Bnxn's first Top 40 single in the United Kingdom, entering the chart at number 38.[19]
On 24 August 2022, Bnxn released an EP titled Bad Since '97. The EP features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide and Wande Coal. On 4 September 2022, Bnxn won the Next Rated awards at The Headies 2022, held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[20]
On 4 October 2023, Bnxn released his debut album, Sincerely, Benson. The album comprises 15 songs, and features guest appearances from Headie One and Popcaan.[21]
In 2024, Bnxn released a collaborative EP with Ruger titled RnB, following a previous feud between the two artists. it comprises seven songs.[22]
Discography
Studio albums
- Sincerely, Benson (2023)
- Captain (2025)[23]
Extended plays
- Sorry I'm Late (2021)[24]
- Bad Since ’97 (2022)
Collaborative EP
- RnB (with Ruger) (18 April 2024, Blown Boy Entertainment, TYE Entertainment, and Empire Distribution)
Singles
| Year | Title | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Catch a Vibe" | |
| "Wahala" | ||
| 2019 | "Energy" | |
| "Commander" | ||
| "Spiritual" (featuring Zlatan) | [25] | |
| "L'enu" | ||
| "Ohema & TMXO" | ||
| 2020 | "So Lovely" | |
| "Lenu Remix" (featuring Burna Boy) | [26] | |
| 2021 | "Outside" | [27] |
| "Testimony" | ||
| "Italy" (featuring Blaq Diamond) | ||
| 2022 | "Kenkele" (featuring Wande Coal) | [28] |
| 2025 | "Cutesy" | [29] |
| 2025 | "Very Soon" (with FOLA) | [30] |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG [31] |
US Global [32] |
UK [33] |
UK R&B [34] |
UK Afrobeats [35] |
ZA [36] | ||||
| "Feeling" (Ladipoe featuring Buju) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Providence | |
| "Bling" (Blaqbonez featuring Amaarae and Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Sex Over Love | ||
| "Alubarika"[37] (Zlatan featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Confident" (Savage featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Mood"[38] (Wizkid featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Made in Lagos | ||
| "Your Body"[40] (Basketmouth featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Times Two"[41] (Wani featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Cold Outside" (Timaya featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Sweet Daddy" (Remix) (Dai Verse featuring Buju) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Saloo" (Remix) (Kashcoming featuring Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Hustle" (Reminisce featuring Buju and D Smoke) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Finesse" (Pheelz featuring Buju) |
1 | 131 | 52 | 28 | 1 | 31 |
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| "Propeller" (Jae5 featuring Dave and Bnxn) |
— | — | 38 | — | — | — |
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| "Ocean" (B Young featuring Bnxn) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Pray 2 The East" (M Huncho featuring Bnxn fka Buju) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | The Headies 2020 | Rookie | Himself | Nominated | [43] |
| 2020 | City People Entertainment Awards | Revelation of the Year | Himself | Won | [44] |
| 2021 | AFRIMMA | African Fan Favourite | "Outside" [A] | Nominated | |
| AFRIMMA | Best Artist or Duo Group | Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling" [A] | Nominated | ||
| AFRIMMA | Best African Rapper or Lyricist | Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling"[A] | Nominated | [45] | |
| AFRIMMA | Best Promising Artiste | "Outside" [A] | Nominated | [46] | |
| AFRIMMA | Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop | Blaqbonez – "Bling" featuring Amaarae and Buju) [A] | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Best Global Music Album | Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition by Wizkid | Nominated | [47] |
| The Headies 2022 | Next Rated | Himself | Won | [48] | |
| Best Rap Single | "Feeling" – Ladipoe feat. Bnxn | Won | [49] | ||
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards | Best Collaboration | "Finesse" | Won | [50] |