Nigerians have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to one of its finest rappers, Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin.
The rapper who hailed from Ogun, Nigeria was known for his dexterity incorporating Yoruba, English and Pidgin English into his style of rap.
He rose to fame with legendary singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo".
10yrs ago today, we lost a young and super talented icon, Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as DaGrin. He initiated and paved the way for the street style & sounds you hear today. Rest on King. ???????????????????? #Dagrin10yrs #DaGrin pic.twitter.com/uaxUfdcevJ
— ????? DaddyMO????? (@therealdaddymo1) April 22, 2020
His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Gangster) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.
Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy and 02.
Throwback to when DaGrin was PRANKED ????????????????
— Usman (@Husmanuel) April 22, 2020
Man was accused of buying Henessey without paying ????????????????????
PART 1#Dagrin10yrs #RIPDaGrin pic.twitter.com/bwE0k4IKgF
He died at the age of 25 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria with many mysterious details uncovered till date.
Many believe the rapper was shrouded in secrecy and a few cultism acts which were responsible for a foreshadowing of his death. One of the songs he sang from the album C.E.O. was "If I Die," as if he knew he would die after the album release.
Here are some of the tributes:
January 2010 ???? Rest In Peace bro #Dagrin10yrs pic.twitter.com/riXmyKFSzH
— Emerald ???? ????? (@Mz_Tosyn) April 22, 2020
"How do you convince the upcoming generation that education is the key to success when we are surrounded by poor graduates and rich criminals" - Da Grin #Dagrin10yrs pic.twitter.com/gPHsksAxUw
— Akinpelumi Akinboye (@theakinakinboye) April 22, 2020
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria.
— Akinblog (@STermined) April 22, 2020
He died in a Car accident...
Keep resting Great Icon
Nigerians Miss you
He deserved Massive Likes And Retweet on this post#Dagrin10yrs pic.twitter.com/Rw9SiayBxz
Olamide Nailed this and after 10 years it is still the best Tribute to Dagrin #Dagrin10yrs pic.twitter.com/ZUnODx63BX
— Kamal (@LocalIwoBoy) April 22, 2020
Part 2!
— Usman (@Husmanuel) April 22, 2020
Tribute to a King ????????????#Dagrin10yrs #RIPDaGrin pic.twitter.com/WyIc8j5gOY
