DJ Lambo
Nigerian DJ
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Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her stage name DJ Lambo,[1] is a Nigerian disc jockey. Her song "Drank" was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013 before its merger with Chocolate City in 2015. She won DJ of the Year (Female) at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) listed her as one of top five Nigerian DJs to watch out for in 2015.[2]
DJ Lambo | |
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| Born | Olawunmi Okerayi |
| Other names | DJ Lamborghini |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Label | Chocolate City |
In 2017, DJ Lambo was among the few DJs selected to play at Big Brother Nigeria's season 2 Saturday party of the Big Brother Naija reality game show.[3][4]
Early life and music career
Early life
DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in Nigeria.[5] Her father, DJ Tony Lewis[6] influenced her career as a disc jockey.[7] She started her career in 2008–2009 as a Radio personality|(OAP) on Raypower 100.5 FM, Rhythm FM 94.7 Abuja, and Love 104.5 FM Abuja.[8]
Artistry
DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of house music, techno, afropop and hip hop.[citation needed] Her song "Drank" [9] was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013[10] before its merge with Chocolate City in 2015.[11]
Smirnoff Equalizing Music
On March 8, 2017, Smirnoff launched the Equalizing Music initiative on behalf of the International Women's Day to celebrate female DJs around the world.[12] DJ Lambo was ranked number 18 on the Smirnoff Top Women Electronic Artists playlist with her single "Motion".[13]
On March 20, 2017, Smirnoff Nigeria also celebrated International Women's Day at Crest Hotels and Garden Jos with the top three finalists of the Smirnoff X1 Female DJ contestants alongside DJ Lambo and DJ Spinall at the event.[14]
Choc Boi Nation President
On 14 June 2017, she was named the head and president of Choc Boi Nation (CBN), a record imprint of Chocolate City Music. With this announcement she became one of the major female record label executives in the music industry in Nigeria. The press conference, held in Lagos, was attended by co-label mates MI Abaga, Dice Ailes, Koker and Loose Kaynon [15]
Educational background
DJ Lambo attended International College of Creative Arts and has a degree in English and Literature from the University of Abuja She is also an alma mater of Methodist Girls High School.[16]
Notable performances
She has performed at several popular events and shows since her rise to stardom, including:
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2017 |
| "Smirnoff House Party (SMIRNOFF X1 FEMALE DJ)" | |
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2018 |
| "Big Brother Naija" | 2019 |
| "Turn Up Friday With Pepsi" | 2020 |
| "Big Brother Naija" | |
| "Desperados Launch Party" | |
| "Heineken's Formula1 Party" | |
Discography
Singles
As lead artist | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "The Motion"
(feat. Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah) |
"Girl Power" |
| 2017 | "Bebe"[17][18]
(feat. Victoria Kimani & Skalez) |
Non-Album
Single |
| 2018 | "Kunta Kunte"
(feat. Small Doctor & Mr. Real) | |
| 2020 | "Bella"
(feat. Iyanya & Lady Donli) |
A Tale Of Two Cities |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Millionaira Champagne"
(M.I featuring Ice Prince, Sarkodie & DJ Lambo) |
30,000 in pre order sales | The Chairman |
Compilation singles
As lead artist | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Drank"
(DJ Lambo, Milli & Dice Ailes) |
"TICBN" & "SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX" |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Released date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation | 30 April 2015 |
Mixtape album
| Year | Title | Released date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX | 17 July 2015 |
| 2016 | Girl Power | 19 May 2016 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | DJ of the Year (Female)[19] | Herself | Won |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Disk Jockey of the Year (Female) | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Beatz Awards | Female DJ of the Year | Won | |
| 2022 | Won |