Dagrin
DaGrin | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun |
| Also known as | Barack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo. |
| Born | 25 October 1984 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ogun, Nigeria |
| Died | 22 April 2010 (aged 25) Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal, piano |
| Years active | 1994–2010 |
| Labels | Misofunyin Entertainment |
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was produced in April 2011. He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria. He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers of all time.