Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun better known as dagrin and a self-acclaimed CEO (chief executive omo ita)
Dagrin was born on 25st of October 1984 in Ogun State, South Western part of Nigeria. He attended Meiran community primary school, Roseville Nursery and primary school, Meiran community high school and Egbado College.
His style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English.
In 2010, he was nominated for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O), also, pon pon pon Best Rap Act and collaboration with vocals.
His album C.E.O won the Hip Hop World Award 2010 for Best Rap Album.
Dagrin worked with other Nigerian Artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg, Omobaba, Terry G, Bigiano and many more. He was associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman among others.
Dagrin died on 22nd of April, 2010 in a tragic motor accident. His car collided with a stationary trailer in front of Alakara Police Station, off Agege Motor Road, Mushin Lagos. His Nissan Maxima was a 2008 model. He died at the age of 25 years old.
A film of his life titled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April starring Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon- Ademinokan as his girlfriend.
Dagrin's single titled Democracy talked about bad governance and how leaders don’t care about citizens.
Some of Dagrin’s song includes Ponpon, If I die, Kondo, Thank God, Democracy, Moti Gboro among others
Today, we remember a great achiever, Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun better known as Dagrin
May his soul rest in peace

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