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Daps
Birth nameOladapo Fagbenle[citation needed]
BornFebruary 12, 1986 (1986-02-12) (age 38)[1]
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginLondon, England[citation needed]
WebsiteDapsOfficial.com

Daps (born Oladapo Fagbenle) is an artist, video director, and former NCAA athlete.[2] He is best known for directing music videos for recording artists such as Iggy Azalea, Kendrick Lamar, Jordin Sparks, and 2 Chainz.[2]

Biography

Born to Nigerian parents, Daps begun his career within the media industry as a video producer in New York and London. Before this, he played collegiate basketball at Campbell University and Bellarmine University. Daps is also the brother of British actor, O. T. Fagbenle, and video producer, Luti Fagbenle. Daps currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Basketball

Daps began playing basketball in London, England, where he played for the Westminster Warriors. He then continued his athletic career in the United States where he attended The Master's School in Connecticut for one year. Daps received a scholarship to play basketball at Campbell University [3] in North Carolina where he competed for two years and received his bachelor's degree. Daps then transferred to Bellarmine University where he played basketball for two more years and received his master's degree.[4]

Entertainment career

Daps began his video production career in the fall of 2010 and began directing music videos in 2012. Although Daps released his own music in 2013, he has been making music since 1997.

Music videography

Artist(s) Song Title Label Director Production Company
Daps Ian Wright Daps Creative Row
Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora Black Widow Virgin EMI Director X / Daps (B-Unit Director) Luti Media
Jordin Sparks ft. 2 Chainz Double Tap Louder Than Life/Sony Music Daps Luti Media
Dappy Beautiful Me All Around The World Daps Luti Media
Kendrick Lamar King Kunta Top Dawg Entertainment Director X / Daps (B-Unit Director)
Cris Cab Bada Bing Island Records Daps Luti Media
WYTE LABL Runaway VIRGIN EMI Daps Creative Row
Davido ft. Uhuru & DJ Buckz The Sound H.K.N Sesan / Daps (B-Unit Director) Film Factory

References

  1. ^ "Men's basketball: Oladapo Fagbenle". Campbell University. Retrieved July 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ a b "Jordin Sparks f/ 2 Chainz "Double Tap" (DAPS, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved March 2016. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ Fighting Camel statistics
  4. ^ 2009-10 Men's Basketball Roster
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