Da Emperor
Nigerian rapper and actor
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Fasasi Mobolaji Gaius, ⓘ known as Da Emperor, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, actor, and songwriter.[1][2] He has family roots in Ogun State, Nigeria.[3] He raps in his native language, Yoruba, and infuses Pidgin and English.[4] Da Emperor has recorded songs with artists such as Gabriel Afolayan, Small Doctor, and Oritse Femi.[5]
- Rapper
- songwriter
- actor
Da Emperor | |
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Da Emperor standing beside his G wagon, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Mobolaji Fasasi Alagbado, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | daemperor |
He released his second official single titled "Firewood", which features vocals from Oritse Femi. This was followed by the singles "Shake it" and "I'm a Sinner".[6][7]
Da Emperor was awarded the position of Tourism Ambassador on September 3, 2021, by the Bauchi State Tourism Board.
Music career
In 2013, he collaborated with Canadian-based Jamaican reggae artist Kisco. Da Emperor has recorded music with established and up-and-coming artists. He has shared the stage with Davido and Tiwa Savage.[8] In February 2013, he was featured on the song "Be Ma Boo" by Afro-Pop singer Slim Joe.[9] In 2013, he released the single "Para Mode" mixed by Indomix; its music video has surpassed 100,000 YouTube views and was released in 2014.[10]
On 2 February 2014, he released a song in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's campaign.[11] It was succeeded by the single "Liar", a cover of Chris Brown's "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga.[12]
In May 2015, he teamed up with Oritse Femi to release the hit song "Firewood" mixed by indomix. On 12 February 2016, he released the widely accepted single "I'm a Sinner".[13] On 5 March 2016, Da Emperor was involved in an international collaboration with American artist Stylezz and English artist Shyboss[14]
Just a few days after he jumped on Olamide's "who u epp" song, Da Emperor's version hit the number 4 spot on Spotify, of Nigerian rapper Olamide ever released songs.[15]
Selected awards and nominations
- The Polytechnic Ibadan "Honorary Award"
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Da Emperor | Distinguished Emerging Act of the Year | Won | [16] |
- Nigeria Achievers Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Da Emperor | Next Rated Act (Music) | Nominated | [citation needed] |
- City People Entertainment Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Da Emperor | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [17] |
- Emperor Nollywood Award "Recognition Award"
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Da Emperor | Special Artist Recognition | Won | [18] |
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, National Association Of Architecture Students "Honorary Award"
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Da Emperor | Musician Of The Year | Won |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Am ah Rapper" | Non-album single |
| "Facebook Prediction" (featuring Don d King) | ||
| 2012 | "J'ara E" (featuring Diamond Dee) | |
| 2013 | "Para Mode" | R.I.V |
| "Some Badt Guys" | ||
| 2014 | "Street is Strict" (featuring Gabriel Afolayan) | |
| "Ambode Campaign Song" | Non-album single | |
| "Liar" | ||
| 2015 | "Firewood" (featuring Oritse Femi) | R.I.V |
| 2016 | "I'm a Sinner" | |
| "Aganran" (featuring Small Doctor) |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Love Advice" (Don d King featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| "Call Me Girl" (Ogun State All Stars featuring Dboy, Tnail, Tgirl, Don d King, and Da Emperor) | Ogun State All Stars | |
| 2012 | "Front Page" (Holysam featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| "Baby Baby" (Haybee featuring Da Emperor) | ||
| 2013 | "Fling It Gimme" (Kisco featuring Da Emperor) | |
| "Be Ma Boo" (Slimjoe featuring Da Emperor) | ||
| "Calabash Booty" (Jefak featuring Da Emperor) | ||
| 2014 | "Alujo" (Ibromatic featuring Da Emperor) | |
| 2015 | "No Love" (Lyrontray featuring Da Emperor) | |
| "Kogbagidi" (Ogbon featuring Da Emperor) | ||
| 2016 | "Shake it" (Shyboss and Stylezz featuring Da Emperor) | |
| "Who U Epp" (Olamide featuring Da Emperor) |