DJ Lambo
{{Short description|Nigerian DJ}}
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| name = DJ Lambo
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| birth_name = Olawunmi Okerayi
| birth_place = Nigeria
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| other_names = DJ Lamborghini
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| alma_mater = {{hlist|International College of Creative Arts|University of Abuja|}}
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| years_active = 2013-present
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| label = Chocolate City
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
- M.I
- Ice Prince
- Milli
- Dice Ailes
- Cynthia Morgan
- Eva Alordiah
- Seyi Shay
- Victoria Kimani
- Nosa
- Ruby Gyang
- Jesse Jagz
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Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her stage name DJ Lambo,{{cite web|title=DJ Lambo|url=http://notjustok.com/artists/dj-lambo/|website=NotJustOk|access-date=18 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103164541/http://notjustok.com/artists/dj-lambo/|archive-date=3 January 2017}} is a Nigerian disc jockey. Her song "Drank" was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013 before its merger with Chocolate City in 2015. She won DJ of the Year (Female) at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards.
Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) listed her as one of top five Nigerian DJs to watch out for in 2015.{{cite web|last1=Badmus|first1=Kayode|title=Top 5 Nigerian DJs to watch out for|url=https://thenet.ng/top-5-nigerian-djs-to-watch-out-for/|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=18 March 2017|date=6 August 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312024504/http://thenet.ng/2015/08/top-5-nigerian-djs-to-watch-out-for/|archive-date=12 March 2017}}
In 2017, DJ Lambo was among the few DJs selected to play at Big Brother Nigeria's season 2 Saturday party of the Big Brother Naija reality game show.{{cite web|title=#BBNaija: The all-white party was lit even without ThinTallTony|url=https://ynaija.com/bbnaija-white-party-lit-even-without-thintalltony-housemates-play-alphabet-game-highlights/|website=YNaija|access-date=28 March 2017|date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328225424/http://ynaija.com/bbnaija-white-party-lit-even-without-thintalltony-housemates-play-alphabet-game-highlights/|archive-date=28 March 2017}}{{cite web|title=#BBNaija Day 62: The White Party With DJ Lambo {{!}} 360Nobs.com|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2017/03/bbnaija-day-62-white-party-dj-lambo/|website=360Nobs|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327202225/https://www.360nobs.com/2017/03/bbnaija-day-62-white-party-dj-lambo/|archive-date=27 March 2017}}
Early life and music career
=Early life=
DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in Nigeria.{{cite web|title=DJ Lambo Speaks on #BeingFemaleInNigeria|url=http://tushmagazine.com.ng/dj-lambo-speaks-on-beingfemaleinnigeria-in-an-exclusive-interview-with-tm/|website=Tush Magazine|access-date=18 March 2017|date=18 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624181101/http://tushmagazine.com.ng/dj-lambo-speaks-on-beingfemaleinnigeria-in-an-exclusive-interview-with-tm/|archive-date=24 June 2017}} Her father, DJ Tony Lewis{{cite web|last1=Amodeni|first1=Adunni|title=I Get A Lot Of Advances From Men - Says Popular Female DJ|url=https://entertainment.naij.com/541644-i-get-a-lot-of-advances-from-men-says-popular-female-dj.html|website=Naij|access-date=29 April 2017}} influenced her career as a disc jockey.{{cite web|last1=Amodeni|first1=Adunni|title=I Get A Lot Of Advances From Men - Says Popular Female DJ|url=https://entertainment.naij.com/541644-i-get-a-lot-of-advances-from-men-says-popular-female-dj.html|website=Naij}} She started her career in 2008–2009 as a Radio personality|(OAP) on Raypower 100.5 FM, Rhythm FM 94.7 Abuja, and Love 104.5 FM Abuja.{{cite web|title=DJ Lambo: Meet the Nigerian female DJ taking over the world|url=https://thenet.ng/dj-lambo-meet-the-nigerian-female-dj-taking-over-the-world/|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=18 March 2017|date=4 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405150156/http://thenet.ng/2016/10/dj-lambo-meet-the-nigerian-female-dj-taking-over-the-world/|archive-date=5 April 2017}}
=Artistry=
DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of house music, techno, afropop and hip hop.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} Her song "Drank" {{cite news|last1=Efe|first1=Jasper|title=Choc Boi Nation – ‘The Indestructible‘ (Album Art + Tracklist)|url=http://dailypost.ng/music/2015/04/27/choc-boi-nation-the-indestructible-album-art-tracklist/|access-date=28 March 2017|work=Daily Post (Nigeria)|publisher=Daily Post (Nigeria)|date=27 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221055343/http://dailypost.ng/music/2015/04/27/choc-boi-nation-the-indestructible-album-art-tracklist/|archive-date=21 December 2016}} was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013{{cite news|title=M.I signs DJ Lambogini to Loopy Music|url=https://thenet.ng/m-i-signs-dj-lambogini-to-loopy-music/|access-date=18 March 2017|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|date=12 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828190838/http://thenet.ng/2013/03/m-i-signs-dj-lambogini-to-loopy-music/|archive-date=28 August 2017}} before its merge with Chocolate City in 2015.{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Chocolate City: Record label merges with Loopy Music|url=http://pulse.ng/music/chocolate-city-record-label-merges-with-loopy-music-id3690106.html|website=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=18 March 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212112235/http://pulse.ng/music/chocolate-city-record-label-merges-with-loopy-music-id3690106.html|archive-date=12 February 2017}}
=Smirnoff Equalizing Music=
On March 8, 2017, Smirnoff launched the Equalizing Music initiative on behalf of the International Women's Day to celebrate female DJs around the world.{{cite web|title=Smirnoff launches 'Equalizing Music' initiative|url=http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/smirnoff-launches-equalizing-music-initiative/brands/article/1426767|website=Event Magazine|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504235911/http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/smirnoff-launches-equalizing-music-initiative/brands/article/1426767|archive-date=4 May 2017}} DJ Lambo was ranked number 18 on the Smirnoff Top Women Electronic Artists playlist with her single "Motion".{{cite web|title=Smirnoff & The Black Madonna Aim to Double Female Festival Headliners With Equalizing Music Initiative: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7710265/smirnoff-equalizing-music|website=Billboard|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422015724/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7710265/smirnoff-equalizing-music|archive-date=22 April 2017}}
On March 20, 2017, Smirnoff Nigeria also celebrated International Women's Day at Crest Hotels and Garden Jos with the top three finalists of the Smirnoff X1 Female DJ contestants alongside DJ Lambo and DJ Spinall at the event.{{cite web|title=So Much Fun at the Smirnoff House Party with DJ Moonlait, DJ Spinall, DJ Garber & DJ Frizzie Lighting Up the House All Night|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/03/so-much-fun-at-the-smirnoff-house-party-with-dj-moonlait-dj-spinall-dj-garber-dj-frizzie-lighting-up-the-house-all-night/|website=BellaNaija|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320181011/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/03/so-much-fun-at-the-smirnoff-house-party-with-dj-moonlait-dj-spinall-dj-garber-dj-frizzie-lighting-up-the-house-all-night/|archive-date=20 March 2017}}
=Choc Boi Nation President=
On 14 June 2017, she was named the head and president of Choc Boi Nation (CBN), a record imprint of Chocolate City Music. With this announcement she became one of the major female record label executives in the music industry in Nigeria. The press conference, held in Lagos, was attended by co-label mates MI Abaga, Dice Ailes, Koker and Loose Kaynon {{cite web|title=Choc Boi Nation unveils DJ Lambo as President|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/06/choc-boi-nation-dj-lambo-president/|website=BellaNaija|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614053729/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/06/choc-boi-nation-dj-lambo-president/|archive-date=2017-06-14}}
Educational background
DJ Lambo attended International College of Creative Arts and has a degree in English and Literature from the University of Abuja
She is also an alma mater of Methodist Girls High School.{{cite web|last1=Igwe|first1=H.|title=Here's Why DJ Lambo Is The Best Female DJ In Nigeria, Regardless Of The NEAs|url=https://entertainment.naij.com/522347-heres-dj-lambo-best-female-dj-nigeria-regardless-neas.html|website=Naij|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830200729/https://entertainment.naij.com/522347-heres-dj-lambo-best-female-dj-nigeria-regardless-neas.html|archive-date=30 August 2017}}
Notable performances
She has performed at several popular events and shows since her rise to stardom, including:
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| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| "Big Brother Naija" | rowspan="2"|2017 |
| "Smirnoff House Party (SMIRNOFF X1 FEMALE DJ)" | |
| "Big Brother Naija"
|2018 | |
| "Big Brother Naija"
|2019 | |
| "Turn Up Friday With Pepsi" | rowspan="4"|2020 |
| "Big Brother Naija" | |
| "Desperados Launch Party" | |
| "Heineken's Formula1 Party" |
Discography
=Singles=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| colspan="3" style="font-size:110%"| {{center|As lead artist}} |
| Year
!Title !Album |
|---|
| 2015
|"The Motion" (feat. Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah) |"Girl Power" |
| 2017
|"Bebe"{{Citation|title=Bebe (feat. Skalez & Victoria Kimani) - Single by Dj Lambo|date=2017-07-14|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bebe-feat-skalez-victoria-kimani-single/1255155949|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-08}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/07/new-music-dj-lambo-bebe/|title=New Music: DJ Lambo feat. Skales & Victoria Kimani - Bebe - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-08}} (feat. Victoria Kimani & Skalez) | rowspan="2" |Non-Album Single |
| 2018
|"Kunta Kunte" (feat. Small Doctor & Mr. Real) |
| 2020
|"Bella" (feat. Iyanya & Lady Donli) | rowspan="2" |A Tale Of Two Cities |
=As featured artist=
| class="wikitable"
|+List of singles as featured artist, with certifications, showing year released and album name !Year !Title !Certifications !Album |
| 2014
|"Millionaira Champagne" (M.I featuring Ice Prince, Sarkodie & DJ Lambo) |30,000 in pre order sales |
=Compilation singles=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| colspan="3" style="font-size:110%"| {{center|As lead artist}} |
| Year
!Title !Album |
|---|
| 2015
|"Drank" (DJ Lambo, Milli & Dice Ailes) |"TICBN" & "SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX" |
=Compilation albums=
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Title !Released Date |
| 2015
|The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation |30 April 2015 |
=Mixtape album=
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Title !Released Date |
| 2015
|SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX |17 July 2015 |
| 2016
|Girl Power |19 May 2016 |
Awards and nominations
| class ="wikitable" |
| Year
!Event !Prize !Recipient !Result |
|---|
| rowspan="2"|2016
|City People Entertainment Awards |DJ of the Year (Female){{cite web|title=Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards|url=https://thenet.ng/full-list-of-winners-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=28 March 2017|date=26 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208102412/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/full-list-of-winners-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/|archive-date=8 December 2016}} |rowspan="4"|Herself |{{won}} |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards
|Disk Jockey of the Year (Female) |{{nom}} |
| 2021
|rowspan="2" |Beatz Awards |rowspan="2" |Female DJ of the Year |{{won}} |
| 2022
|{{won}} |
References
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}
{{Chocolate City Music}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161207165629/http://chocolatecitymusic.com/biography/95-dj-lambo.html DJ Lambo]
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Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians
Category:Musicians from Lagos State
Category:Nigerian radio presenters