DJ Big N
{{Short description|Nigerian DJ and producer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = DJ Big N
| image = File:DJ Big N.jpg
| birth_name = Nonso Temisan Ajufo
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria
| genre = House, hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats
| occupation = DJ
| instrument = Mixer
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Mavin Records
| website = {{URL|mavinrecords.com}}
}}
Nonso Temisan Ajufo known professionally as DJ Big N is a Nigerian DJ. As part of Mavin Records, DJ Big N has supported several of the label's top-billed acts, including supporting Tiwa Savage on her first American tour.{{Cite web|url=http://www.essence.com/2016/08/23/nigerian-singer-tiwa-savage-conquering-music-outside-africa|title=Nigerian Singer Tiwa Savage on Landing a Roc Nation Deal and Conquering Music Outside Africa|last=Rogo|first=Paula|date=2016-08-23|website=Essence.com|access-date=2017-03-16}} He has released several Mavin themed mixtapes, including the "Mavin All Stars" mixtape, the ‘Surulere Mixtape Volume 1’, the "ENERGY Mixtape", and several Afro session Mixtapes with “Alternate Sound” band.{{Cite web |last=Azubuike |first=Emmanuel |date=2022-06-24 |title=DJ Big, DJ Tohbad To Light Up #DespeIgnite Party in Port Harcourt |url=https://thenet.ng/dj-big-dj-tohbad-to-light-up-despeignite-party-in-port-harcourt/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}
Gbegiri featuring Korede Bello, CDQ, and Terry Apala
Early life
Big N was born in Lagos State to Nigerian parents and currently lives in Lagos state, Nigeria after moving back from the United Kingdom where he went to further his studies. He obtained an MBA degree from Coventry University in England.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ladunliadinews.com/2013/04/meet-big-nthe-only-dj-with-mba.html|title = Meet Big N...The Only DJ with an MBA | Ladun Liadi's Blog}} He also holds a BSc degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos. He is the second half of a set of twins. He has a twin sister. He attended King's College Lagos and Corona School, Ikoyi.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ladunliadinews.com/2013/04/meet-big-nthe-only-dj-with-mba.html|title = Meet Big N...The Only DJ with an MBA | Ladun Liadi's Blog}}
Career
DJ Big N started his career in the UK playing local clubs in the West Midlands before guest playing at the Palms Club in Coventry as well as Guest playing at Club "Release". He also played for the Nigerian independence 2009 in Coventry, where he got his big break.{{Cite web|url=http://encomium.ng/why-i-play-at-a-class-events-dj-big-n/|title=NONSON Temisan Ajufo, popularly known as DJ Big N is Dr | Encomium Magazine}}
Dj Big N has performed alongside acts like Kool & the Gang, Maxi Priest, Dru Hill, Billy Ocean and Joe. He also was the official DJ for the Jarule and Ashanti show which held in Lagos in October 2014. In February 2014, he was appointed as Mavin records artist, Dr Sid official Disk Jockey. He later went on to become the official DJ for the Mavin UK tour.
DJ Big N became an active member of Mavin Records Dynasty in 2013 and plays as Mavin Records official DJ.{{Cite web |url=https://thenet.ng/lets-introduce-you-to-mavin-records-official-dj-big-n/ |title=Let's introduce you to Mavin Records official DJ, Big N |access-date=2015-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814023720/http://thenet.ng/2015/02/lets-introduce-you-to-mavin-records-official-dj-big-n/ |archive-date=2015-08-14 |url-status=live}} He was the DJ of Rema’s first America tour. After years behind turntable, he took the microphone releasing series of singles featuring star artistes including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage and Rema.{{Cite web |last=ORIN |date=2018-05-15 |title=DJ Big N Enlists Don Jazzy and Kiss Daniel On New Single - My Dear |url=https://thenet.ng/dj-big-n-enlists-don-jazzy-kiss-daniel-new-single-dear/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2019-08-04 |title=Listen: Mavin Duo, Rema & DJ Big N Team Up To Deliver "Ogologoma" |url=https://guardian.ng/life/listen-mavin-records-rema-dj-big-n-team-up-to-deliver-ogologoma/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}} In September 2014, DJ BIG N released the first ever official MAVIN Mixtape.{{Cite web |title=Dr Sid, DJ Big N Releases Mavin Mixtape Featuring Dorobucci Adaobi-oyo-surulere-eminado-lots-more |url=http://sunnewsonline.net/news/dr-sids-dj-big-n-releases-mavin-mixtape-featuring-dorobucci-adaobi-oyo-surulere-eminado-lots-more |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=sunnewsonline.net}} He was the official DJ for the Nigerian Centenary event that took place in Abuja in January 2014. He released the first ever "MAVIN ALL STARS MIXTAPE".
He has worked with Mavin Records on live performances and DJ sets. In 2024, he joined The Recording Academy and won the Red Bull Spin It Loud Nigeria competition.{{Cite web |last=Jaro |date=2024-12-15 |title=DJ Big N: A Deep Dive into His Influence in Afrobeats and Beyond |url=https://www.sgmagazine.com.ng/2024/12/dj-big-n-deep-dive-into-his-influence.html |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Home {{!}}{{!}} Solid Guy Magazine ™ |language=en-gb}}{{Cite web |last=Odion |first=Okonofua |title='I had an 8 digit job waiting for me but I chose to be a DJ' - DJ Big N |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/celebrities/dj-big-n-says-he-chose-music-over-an-8-figure-job-2024081818591479074 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=www.pulse.ng}}
Discography
| class="wikitable"
|+Singles !Title !Featured Artists !Year !Ref |
| Erima
| rowspan="2" |2016 |
| Gbegiri
|Korede Bello, CDQ and Terry Apala |
| Anything
|Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy |2017 |
| The Trilogy
|Reekado Banks, Iyanya and Ycee | rowspan="3" |2018 |
| I'm I Love |
| My dear
|Kizz Daniel and Don Jazzy |
| Jowo
| rowspan="2" |2019 |
| Ogologoma
|Rema |
| Ife
|2020 |
| Aje
|Remy Crown |2021 |
| How Many Times
|Ayra Starr and Oxlade |2023 |{{Cite web |date=2023-04-18 |title=Watch Nigeria's DJ Big N in 'How Many Times' featuring Ayra Starr and Oxlade |url=https://grungecake.com/dj-big-n-how-many-times-ayra-starr-oxlade/articles/97524 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=GRUNGECAKE™ |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=writerzhajj |date=2023-04-15 |title=DJ Big N taps Ayra Starr and Oxlade on "How Many Times" |url=https://albumtalks.com/dj-big-n-taps-ayra-starr-and-oxlade-on-how-many-times/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Album Talks |language=en-US}} |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Award !Category !Result !Ref |
| 2017
|Youth DJ of the Year |{{Won}} |
| 2018
|Male DJ Of The Year |{{Nom}} |
| 2019
|DJ of the Year (male) |{{Won}} |
| 2020
|Nigerian Choice Awards |DJ of the Year |{{Won}} |
| 2021
|Best DJ Africa |{{Won}} |
| 2021
|Male DJ of the Year |{{Nom}} |
| 2022
|Afrima Awards |Best Africa DJ |{{Nom}} |
| 2023
|Soundcity MVP Awards Festival |African DJ of the Year |{{Nom}} |