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Bnxn

{{Short description|Nigerian singer (born 1997)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Bnxn

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| birth_name = Daniel Etiese Benson

| birth_date = {{ birth date and age|df=yes|1997|5|14}}

| birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria

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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|

| years_active = 2018–present

| occupation = {{flatlist|

  • Singer
  • songwriter

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| alias = Buju, Bujutoyourears, BNXN

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Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju,{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=2021-11-04 |title=Mayorkun is shocked that Buju's name is Daniel Benson |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mayorkun-is-shocked-that-bujus-name-is-daniel-benson/renp6g8 |access-date=2022-10-01 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}{{cite web|title=Singer Buju changes stage name to 'BNXN' |url= https://punchng.com/singer-buju-changes-stage-name-to-bnxn/ |first=Victoria|last=Edeme|website=The Punch|date= 18 February 2021|publisher=The Punch Newspaper |accessdate=18 February 2022}} is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/burna-boy-joeboy-omah-lay-buju-tems-emerge-as-part-of-the-most-streamed-artists-in/1bsz3rk| title=Burna Boy, Joeboy, Omah Lay, Buju, Tems emerge as part of the most-streamed artists in the world on Audiomack |first=Motolani|last=Alake| date=26 May 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}}

Early life

Daniel Etiese Benson was born in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom state, grew up in Gbagada with his family, but relocated to Ogun State. Benson was introduced to Afropop through Nigerian music artists 2Baba as a child, and credits Burna Boy as his inspiration for becoming a musical artist.{{Cite web |title=INTERVIEW: BNXN |url=https://www.tirade.world/interview-benson-bnxn |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=TIRADE WORLD |language=en-US}}

Career

Bnxn released the extended play project Sorry I'm Late on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie. It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil.{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-buju-sorry-im-late/lfs7pdx|title=Buju releases 7-track sophomore EP, 'Sorry I'm Late'|first=Motolani|last=Alake| date=28 October 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}} Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort".{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-buju-sorry-im-late-ep/psmxdjb|title=Buju's Sorry I'm Late projects confidence, wins and 'comfort' [Pulse EP Review]|first=Motolani|last=Alake|date=29 October 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}}{{Cite web |last=Lady |first=Boss |date=2022-03-30 |title=BNXN (Buju) – For Days |url=https://www.entmediahub.com.ng/bnxn-buju-for-days/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Entmediahub}}{{Cite web |last=234hit |date=2022-03-30 |title=Kilometer (Remix) (feat Zinoleesky) |url=https://234hit.com/buju-bnxn-ft-zinoleesky-kilometer-remix/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=234Hit |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702121427/https://234hit.com/buju-bnxn-ft-zinoleesky-kilometer-remix/ |url-status=dead }} Buju performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour.{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/buju-thrills-fans-in-london-as-he-kick-starts-his-sorry-im-late-tour/ys6cjzq| title=BUJU thrills fans in London as he kick-starts his |author=Pulse Mix| date=7 December 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}}

On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert,{{cite web | url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/buju-debut-concert-for-lagos/| title=Buju debut concert |first=Mutiat|last=Lawore|date=13 November 2021 |access-date=4 March 2022|website=The Sun}}{{cite web | url=https://independent.ng/buju-announces-first-major-concert-in-lagos/| title=Buju Announces First Major Concert In Lagos | date=13 November 2021 |first=Tomi|last=Falade|access-date=23 May 2021|website=Independent Nigeria}} which was also his debut concert in Lagos.{{cite web | url=https://businessday.ng/arts-and-life/article/buju-debut-concert-sorry-im-late-to-hold-in-lagos/| title=Buju debut concert 'Sorry I'm late' to hold in Lagos |first=Ifeoma|last=Okeke|date=14 November 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Business Day}} held at Balmoral Convection centre, Lagos.{{cite web | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/12/buju-to-shut-down-balmoral-convection-centre-this-wednesday-dec-22-2021/| title=Buju to shut down Balmoral Convection centre this Wednesday December|date=22 December 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Vanguard}}

In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion for being mistaken with Buju Banton and having more unique branding.{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Trust |date=2 May 2022 |title=Would Buju Tyre's Fame Survive The Change Of His Name To BNXN? |url=https://dailytrust.com/would-buju-tyres-fame-survive-the-change-of-his-name-to-bnxn}} In March 2022, he collaborated with Pheelz on the single "Finesse";{{cite magazine |last1=Conteh |first1=Mankaprr |title=Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool — and Breaking Through Globally |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/pheelz-finesse-song-review-1321754/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=18 March 2022 |access-date=7 August 2022}} the song peaked at number 52 on the UK's Official Singles Chart.{{cite web |title=Pheelz & Buju - Chart History |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/62117/pheelz-and-buju/ |website=Official Charts Company |access-date=7 August 2022}} In July 2022, he featured on the Jae5 song "Propeller" alongside British rapper Dave.{{cite web |last1=Keith |first1=James |title=JAE5 Calls On Dave & BNXN For Summer Groover "Propeller" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/jae5-dave-bnxn-propeller |website=Complex UK |date=29 July 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022}} The song became Bnxn's first Top 40 single in the United Kingdom, entering the chart at number 38.{{cite web |title=JAE5 ft Dave and Bnxn - Chart History |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/63091/jae5-ft-dave-and-bnxn/ |website=Official Charts Company |access-date=8 August 2022}}

On the 24th of August 2022, Bnxn released an EP which he titled 'Bad Since '97'. The EP featured prominent afrobeats artist such as Wizkid, Olamide and Wande Coal and on the 4th of September 2022, Bnxn won The Headies 2022 Next Rated award which was held on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.{{cite web | url=https://dailytrust.com/headies-bnxn-bags-next-rated-award-gets-2022-bentley-full-list-of-winners| title=Headies: Bnxn Bags Next Rated Award, Gets 2022 Bentley [Full List Of Winners]| date=5 September 2022| website=Daily Trust|access-date=5 September 2022}}

On October 4 2023, Bnxn released his debut album, Sincerely, Benson. The album comprised fifteen songs, and featured appearances by a variety of artists including Headie One and Popcaan.{{Cite web |title=BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson' - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/bnxn-releases-sincerely-benson/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.okayafrica.com |language=en}}

In 2024, Bnxn released a joint EP with popular artist, Ruger. The album came as a shock to fans, due to the previous feud between the two singers. It was titled RnB, and it comprised seven songs. {{Cite web |title=Ruger & BNXN's 'RnB' is an anticlimactic end to their rift |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/a-review-of-ruger-and-bnxns-joint-ep-rnb-2024072703095529396 |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=www.pulse.ng}}

Discography

=Studio albums=

=Extended plays=

  • Sorry I'm Late (2021){{Cite web|last=Lady|first=Boss|date=2021-10-27|title=Buju – Sorry I'm Late|url=https://www.entmediahub.com.ng/album-buju-sorry-im-late-the-ep/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=ENT Media Hub}}
  • Bad Since ’97 (2022)

= Collaborative EP =

= Singles =

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Title

!Reference

rowspan=2|2018

| "Catch a Vibe"

|

"Wahala"

|

rowspan=5|2019

| "Energy"

|

"Commander"

|

"Spiritual" {{small|(featuring Zlatan)}}

|{{cite web | url=https://thenativemag.com/buju-features-zlatan-new-single-spiritual/| title=BUJU FEATURES ZLATAN ON NEW SINGLE, "SPIRITUAL" |first=Dennis|last=Ade Peter|date=9 August 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=The Native}}

"L'enu"

|

"Ohema & TMXO"

|

rowspan=2|2020

| "So Lovely"

|

"Lenu Remix" {{small|(featuring Burna Boy)}}

|{{cite web | url=https://pan-african-music.com/en/nigerian-afro-fusion-artist-buju-invites-burna-boy-on-lenu-remix-music-video/| title=Nigerian Afro fusion artist Buju invites Burna Boy on "Lenu Remix" music video |first=Pan|last=African Music| date=17 July 2020 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Pan African Music}}

rowspan="3" |2021

| "Outside"

|{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/buju-releases-new-single-outside-single/tdwxgfl| title=Did Buju hint at an exit from Burna Boy's label on new single, 'Outside'? | first=Motolani|last=Alake| date=20 May 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}}

"Testimony"

|

"Italy" {{small|(featuring Blaq Diamond)}}

|

2022

|Kenkele (featuring Wande Coal)

|{{cite web|url=https://baze9.com.ng/bnxn-buju-ft-wande-coal-kenkele/|title=Bnxn Ft Wande Coal - Kenkele|first=Stanley|last=Emmanuel|date=8 July 2022|access-date=10 July 2022|website=Baze 9|archive-date=19 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719103640/https://baze9.com.ng/bnxn-buju-ft-wande-coal-kenkele/|url-status=dead}}

2025

|"Cutesy"{{Cite web |last=Elmalawx |date=2025-05-08 |title=Bnxn (Buju) - Cutesy Mp3 Download |url=https://ratedsongs.com/bnxn-buju-cutesy/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |language=en-US}}

|

= As featured artist =

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year

! scope="col" colspan="6" | Peak chart positions

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Certifications

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | NG
{{cite web |title=TurnTable Top 50: Pheelz & BNXN's "Finesse" Rises To No.1 |url=https://thenativemag.com/turntable-top-50-pheelz-bnxn-finesse/ |website=The Native |access-date=17 January 2023 |date=14 March 2022}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
Global
{{cite magazine |title=Billboard Global 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2022-03-19/ |magazine=Billboard|access-date=17 January 2023}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | UK
{{cite web |title=PHEELZ & BUJU {{!}} full Official Chart History |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/62117/pheelz-and-buju/ |website=www.officialcharts.com |publisher=Official Charts |access-date=17 January 2023}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | UK
R&B
{{cite web |title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20220422/114/ |website=www.officialcharts.com |access-date=17 January 2023 |language=en}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | UK
Afrobeats
{{cite web |title=Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/afrobeats-chart/20220313/afrobeat/ |website=www.officialcharts.com |access-date=17 January 2023 |language=en}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | ZA
{{cite web |title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 14-2022 |url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-100-week-14-2022/ |website=TOSAC |access-date=17 January 2023}}

scope="row"| "Feeling"
(Ladipoe featuring Buju)

|rowspan=8|2021

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

| Providence

scope="row"| "Bling"
(Blaqbonez featuring Amaarae and Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

| Sex Over Love

scope="row"| "Alubarika"{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/life/listen-zlatan-features-buju-in-new-single-alubarika/| title=Listen: Zlatan Features Buju In New Single "Alubarika" |first=Modupeoluwa |last=Adekanye| date=6 August 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=The Guardian Life}}
(Zlatan featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

| rowspan=2 {{Non-album singles}}

scope="row"| "Confident"
(Savage featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

scope="row"| "Mood"{{Cite web|date=2021-08-02|title=Buju links up with Wizkid, others days after public outrage|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/buju-links-up-with-wizkid-others-days-after-public-outrage/|first=Ekaete |last=Bassey|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The Nation|language=en-US}}
(Wizkid featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

|Made in Lagos

scope="row"| "Your Body"{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/basketmouth-flexes-muscle-taps-buju-in-new-single-your-body/|title=Basketmouth flexes muscle, taps BUJU in new single, "Your Body"| author=Admin|date=10 October 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=The Guardian on Sunday}}
(Basketmouth featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

| rowspan=10 {{Non-album singles}}

scope="row"| "Times Two"{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/life/wani-releases-times-two-ft-buju-ahead-lagos-city-vice-ii-ep/|title=WANI RELEASES "TIMES TWO" FT BUJU AHEAD "LAGOS CITY VICE II" EP| author=Guardian Life| date=23 July 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=The GuardianLife}}
(Wani featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"| "Cold Outside"
(Timaya featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"|"Sweet Daddy" (Remix)
(Dai Verse featuring Buju)

| rowspan="7" |2022

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"|"Saloo" (Remix)
(Kashcoming featuring Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"|"Hustle"
(Reminisce featuring Buju and D Smoke)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"|"Finesse"
(Pheelz featuring Buju)

| 1 || 131 || 52 || 28 || 1 || 31

|

  • BPI: Silver{{cite certification |region=United Kingdom |artist=Pheelz| access-date=17 January 2023 }}
scope="row"|"Propeller"
(Jae5 featuring Dave and Bnxn)

| — || — || 38 || — || — || —

|

  • BPI: Silver{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=Bnxn|access-date=3 August 2024}}
scope="row"|"Ocean"
(B Young featuring Bnxn)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

scope="row"|"Pray 2 The East"
(M Huncho featuring Bnxn fka Buju)

| — || — || — || — || — || —

|

colspan="10" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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|+

!Year

!Event

!Prize

!Recipient

!Result

!Ref

2019

|The Headies 2020

|Rookie

| Himself

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/headies-award-2019-nominees-and-winners/| title=Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners | date=19 October 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021|website=Vanguard}}

2020

|City People Entertainment Awards

| Revelation of the Year

|Himself

|{{won}}

|{{cite web | url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/winners-emerge-at-2020-city-people-music-awards-full-list/| title=WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST] | date=7 December 2020 |author=Reporter|access-date=12 May 2021|website=City People Magazine}}

rowspan="5"|2021

| AFRIMMA

|African Fan Favourite

|"Outside" {{ref label|id5|A|1}}

|{{Nom}}

|

AFRIMMA

|Best Artist or Duo Group

|Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling" {{ref label|id5|A|1}}

|{{Nom}}

|

AFRIMMA

|Best African Rapper or Lyricist

|Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling"{{ref label|id5|A|1}}

|{{Nom}}

|{{cite web | url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/list-of-nominees-for-the-2021-afrimma-awards-full-list/pvrdzs1| title=List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)|first=Dennis|last=Milimo| date=6 October 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=Pulse Kenya}}

AFRIMMA

|Best Promising Artiste

|"Outside" {{ref label|id5|A|1}}

|{{Nom}}

|{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/world-58668545| title=Afrima Nominations 2021 Full list of nominees both Nigerians, oda Africans artists| date=23 September 2021 |access-date=8 November 2021|website=BBC Pidgin}}

AFRIMMA

|Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop

|Blaqbonez – "Bling" featuring Amaarae and Buju) {{ref label|id5|A|1}}

|{{Nom}}

|

rowspan="3"|2022

|Grammy Awards

|Best Global Music Album

|Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition by Wizkid

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web|url=https://abokimusik.com/buju-bnxn-latest-songs-2022/|title=Buju [BNXN] Latest Songs 2022|date=23 July 2021|access-date=8 November 2021|website=abokimusik.com|archive-date=5 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305151459/https://abokimusik.com/buju-bnxn-latest-songs-2022/|url-status=dead}}

rowspan="2"|The Headies 2022

|Next Rated

|Himself

|{{won}}

|{{cite web | url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/552327-headies-2022-wizkid-makes-history-as-bnxn-wins-next-rated-full-winners-list.html| title=HEADIES 2022: Wizkid makes history as BNXN wins Next Rated (FULL WINNERS LIST)| date=5 September 2022| website=Premium Times|access-date=5 September 2022}}

|

Best Rap Single

|"Feeling" – Ladipoe feat. Bnxn

|{{won}}

|{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-headies-awards-full-winners-list-1235134815/| title=Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards Full WinnersList| date=5 September 2022| magazine=Billboard|access-date=5 September 2022}}

rowspan="2"|2023

|Soundcity MVP Awards

|Best Collaboration

|Finesse

|{{won}}

|{{cite web |title=Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)

|url=https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/|website=African Folder |date=12 February 2023 |access-date=12 February 2023}}

References

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Category:1997 births

Category:21st-century Nigerian singer-songwriters

Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters

Category:Living people

Category:People from Akwa Ibom State

Category:The Headies Award for Next Rated