Da Emperor

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]

Da Emperor
Young man in a fedora hat beside a g wagon
Da Emperor standing beside his G wagon
Background information
Birth nameMobolaji Fasasi
BornAlagbado, Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, actor
Years active2008–present
Websitedaemperor.com

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]

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
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
As lead artist
YearTitleAlbum
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)
As featured artist
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)

Videography
Year Title Album Director Ref
2014 "Para Mode" R.I.V Prince G Next [19]
2016 "I'm a Sinner" Joe Rock [20]
2020 "I Love You" Da Emperor
"Nathana (Booty Bounce)"

See also

List of Nigerian musicians

List of Nigerian rappers

References
  1. "DA EMPEROR: WHY I'M INTO INDIGENOUS RAP – The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  2. "Da Emperor Spits Firewood".
  3. Gbenga Bada (28 March 2016). "Da Emperor: Rapper says he's king over rap kings".
  4. "Why I sing indigenous rap – Da Emperor". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  5. "Da Emperor Drops Firewood Ft. Oritshe Femi". Channels Television. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  6. "I Am A Sinner Archives". CityPeople Magazine Nigeria. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  7. "Da Emperor Drops New Video, I'm A Sinner". Channels Television. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  8. "Da Emperor performing @ skyebank's party 2014 – Great9jahits". Great9jahits. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  9. Donak Maxwell. "DTV Music: Slim Joe – Be My Boo ft Da Emperor – DonakTv". DonakTv.
  10. "Da Emperor's Hit Single Video Para Mode Hits Over 100000 Views on YouTube in Less Than a Week of Release". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  11. "MUSIC ALERT: DA EMPEROR (@Daemperor01) – Ambode Akinwunmi". TopNaijaMusic.com.
  12. "Music: Da Emperor – Lair (Chris Brown Loyal Cover)". Entadaplace. Archived from the original on 2018-08-12. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
  13. "Video : Da Emperor – I'm a Sinner – Nigezie". Nigezie. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  14. "Da Emperor Set To Release New Collabo With African, American and European Touch Of Afro". CityPeople Magazine Nigeria. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  15. Bada, Gbenga. "'Who You Epp': Rising act, Da Emperor's cover version of Olamide's hit makes Spotify". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  16. "When Da Emperor was honoured". Daily News Watch. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  17. "Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno grab nominations at Citypeople Entertainment Awards 2016". The Net Ng. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  18. "Iyabo Ojo Fespris, Femi Adebayo Salami, Da Emperor, Mustapha Sholagbade, Shebaby, Itele D Icon, Chinedu Ikedieze; All Win Big In Emperor Nollywood Awards 2017". Ghana Direct News. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  19. "Download Paramode By Da Emperor Official Video". Da Emperor. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  20. Alash, Bob. "VIDEO: Da Emperor – I'm A Sinner". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
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