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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hadiza Blell |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Mavin Records |
| Website | dijanation |
Hadiza Blell, better known by her stage name Di'Ja, is a Sierra Leonean-Nigerian recording artist, visual artist, fashion designer and songwriter. She is currently signed to Mavin Records. In 2009, she released her first single "Rock Steady" which was nominated for Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards. Moreover, she won the Best New Artist award at the 2008 Beat Music Awards.[1][2]
Early life
Di'Ja has lived in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the United States and Canada. Her mother is from Northern Nigeria and her father is from Sierra Leone. At a young age, Di'Ja committed herself to academia and earned a double degree in Biology and Psychology. After earning the aforementioned degrees, Di'Ja became passionate about music, art and philosophy.[3]
Music career
Her music career started in 2008.[4] In 2012, Di'Ja released several singles, including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends".[5] In 2013, she returned to Nigeria and signed a record deal with Nigerian record producer Don Jazzy. On 14 February 2014, her record deal with Don Jazzy was publicized.
On 14 February 2014, Di'Ja released her first official single under Mavin Records. The song, titled "Yaro", is an up-tempo celebration of love and commitment against all odds. The song infuses Hausa and Krio dialects in honour of her Nigerian and Sierra Leonean roots.[6]
In May 2014, Di'Ja was featured on "Dorobucci" alongside label mates Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Korede Bello, and Reekado Banks.[7] In May 2014, an animated video was released for "Dorobucci".[8] As of 21 June 2014, "Dorobucci" has received over 12 million downloads since its release.[9]
In September 2014, Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks and Di’Ja released "Arise" and dedicated it to Nigeria[10]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Herself | Nominated | [11] |
| 2009 | Canadian Radio Music Awards | Best Urban/R&B Single | Nominated | [1][2] | |
| 2008 | Beat Music Awards | Best New Artist | Herself | Won |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2008 | "Rock Steady" | Non-album single |
| 2012 | "How Can We Be Friends" | |
| 2013 | "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)" | |
| "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" | ||
| 2014 | "Yaro" | |
| "Dorobucci"[12] (with Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks, and Korede Bello) |
TBA | |
| "Adaobi"[13] (with Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, and Don Jazzy) | ||
| 2015 | "Awww" |
References
- ^ a b Abimboye, Micheal (15 February 2014). "Nigerian Entertainment Round-up: Donjazzy's Mavin Records signs on new artiste' Di'Ja". Premium Times. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ a b Filani, Omotola (14 February 2014). "Don Jazzy signs female act Di'Ja to Mavin Records". Daily Post Newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ Alonge, Osagie (14 February 2014). "Don Jazzy signs new act Di'ja to Mavin Records, 2 more to follow". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Mavin Boss Don Jazzy Signs New Act Di'ja to Mavin Records, 2 more to follow". Information Nigeria. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Must Listen! Di'Ja presents "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)" and "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)"". Bellanaija. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ S, Deji (14 February 2014). "Introducing Don Jazzy's New Artiste Di'ja! Listen to Her New Single – Yaro". bellanaija. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ S, Quedy (1 May 2014). "MUSIC: Mavins – Dorobucci ft Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, Dprince, Di'Ja, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks". 360nobs. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ^ Chic Benita (9 June 2014). "Download VIDEO : Mavin Allstar -Dorobucci AnimatedVideo". Ogusbaba. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ Soft Dude-GP (23 June 2014). "Dorobucci By Mavin All Stars Hits 12 Million Downloads". View Nigeria. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ View Nigeria (21 September 2014). "The Mavins – Arise Ft. Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks & Di'Ja". View Nigeria. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Opeoluwani, Akintayo (10 May 2014). "MUSIC REVIEW: 'Dorobucci' Could Have Been Better With D'Banj". Daily Times of Nigeria. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "New Music: Mavins Feat. Di'Ja, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello – Adaobi". Bellanaija. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "New Video: Di’Ja – Awww (Official Video)", wap10.net, Lagos, 9 January 2015. Retrieved on 9 January 2015.