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  • D’BANJ supports NAFDAC against fake drugs

    D’BANJ supports NAFDAC against fake drugs

    Notable music artiste, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’Banj, has expressed his disdain for fake drugs and their peddlers, when last Wednesday he visited the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to show support for the Agency’s renowned Public Enlightenment Campaign against counterfeit drugs and other substandard regulated products in the country.

    The artiste, who was conducted round NAFDAC’s laboratories at Oshodi and Yaba, noted that he has been enlightened more about the danger of fake drugs, and commended the agency for its relentless fight to save the lives of millions of Nigerians.

    He said: “I am very impressed and inspired with what I have seen at NAFDAC laboratories and other offices. Before now I find it difficult to distinguish a genuine drug from the counterfeit. We hear a lot of news about fake drugs. From what i have seen today, I am well informed. On behalf of the Nigerian youths, I just have to commend NAFDAC for their good works.”

    An elated Director  General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, described D’banj’s visit as a morale booster and source of encouragement for the NAFDAC regulatory workers saddled with the sacred mandate of safeguarding public health.

    Dr. Orhii thanked the celebrated musician for his show of solidarity and readiness to strengthen NAFDAC’s public enlightenment campaign through his musical platform.

  • D’Banj supports war against counterfeit drugs

    D’Banj supports war against counterfeit drugs

    Award-winning musician, Mr Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj, stormed the new ultra modern regional administrative headquarters and laboratories of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos last week to lend support to the agency’s renowned public enlightenment campaign against counterfeit drugs and other substandard regulated products in the country.

    D’banj who was conducted round NAFDAC’s laboratories at Oshodi and Yaba strongly commended the agency for its relentless fight against counterfeit drugs and efforts to save the lives of millions of Nigerians.

    He explained that his tour of NAFDAC laboratories and the illuminating explanations offered by the regulatory officers on duty should be widely disseminated to millions of vibrant Nigerian youths who are ignorant about public health issues and regulatory activities.

    His words: “I am very impressed and inspired with what I have seen at NAFDAC laboratories and other offices. Before now, I found it difficult to distinguish a genuine drug from the counterfeit. We hear a lot of news about fake drugs. From what I have seen today, I am well informed. On behalf of the Nigerian youths, I just have to commend NAFDAC for their good works.”

    D’banj who was mobbed by enthusiastic fans praised the Director General of NAFDAC for taking the agency to greater heights as one of the top 20 medicines regulatory authorities in the world.

    Director General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, who was highly elated, said D’banj’s visit was a morale booster and source of encouragement for the NAFDAC regulatory workers saddled with the sacred mandate of safeguarding public health.

    Dr. Orhii thanked the celebrated musician for his show of solidarity and readiness to strengthen NAFDAC’s public enlightenment campaign through his musical platform.

  • D’banj marks 10th anniversary concert

    D’banj marks 10th anniversary concert

    Expectations were high for the return of D’banj, whose performance in Nigeria has been quite low in recent times, but the entertainer, who staged his 10th anniversary concert as a performing artiste at the weekend, got hisses and grumbling from fans for starting behind schedule.

    It was the first leg of a series of concert for which the former Mo’hits co-honcho brought in American artiste, model and fashion designer, Amber Rose, who was host for the night.

    The show which held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, and was advertised for 7pm did not start until after 12 midnight.

  • D’banj, Genevieve back together

    D’banj, Genevieve back together

    Sultry actress, Genevieve Nnaji and star singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, have not been seen together for a while, sparing them the usual rumours of romantic ties. However, the entertainers are back together. This time, it is to fight for the less privileged in Africa, through a project tagged ‘One Campaign’.

    Nnnaji, who was recently appointed an ambassador of the campaign, has joined D’banj to promote ‘One Campaign’, to decry extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.

    ‘One Campaign’ is an international, non-partisan, non-profit, advocacy and campaigning organisation that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, by raising public awareness and pressuring political leaders to support effective policies and programmes that are saving lives and improving futures.

  • D’banj, Genevieve back together

    D’banj, Genevieve back together

    Sultry actress, Genevieve Nnaji and star singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, have not been seen together for a while, sparing them the usual rumours of romantic ties. However, the entertainers are back together. This time, it is to fight for the less privileged in Africa, through a project tagged ‘One Campaign’.

    Nnnaji, who was recently appointed an ambassador of the campaign, has joined D’banj to promote ‘One Campaign’, to decry extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.

    ‘One Campaign’ is an international, non-partisan, non-profit, advocacy and campaigning organisation that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, by raising public awareness and pressuring political leaders to support effective policies and programmes that are saving lives and improving futures.ý

  • D’banj, Shina Peters, others for show

    D’banj, Shina Peters, others for show

    Entertainers, including D’banj, P Square, Sir Shina Peters and others, will tomorrow storm Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for the maiden concert of the newly refurbished Agodi Resort and Conferences.

    The Chairman of JD capital, a private firm in charge of the park, John Darlington, said yesterday in Ibadan.

    “We will host a mind blowing concert tomorrow. The concert will feature several artistes, namely D’banj, Yemi Alade, Sir Shina Peters, P Square, among others. It will be hosted by Bimbo Akintola and Gbenga Adeyinka.

    “To wrap up the year and usher in the new year, we have a special event tagged:” Sharing 31st” with Governor Abiola Ajimobi,” he said

  • D’banj, P Sqaure, Shina Peters for Ibadan show

    D’banj, P Sqaure, Shina Peters for Ibadan show

    Mega stars in the entertainment industry including D Banj, P Square, Sir Shina peters and other prominent artists will on Saturday 20th December, storm Ibadan, the capital City of Oyo State for the maiden concert of the newly refurbished Agodi Resort and Conferences tagged Sharing 31st.

    The event which will be hosted by Bimbo Akintola and Gbenga Adeyinka, is part of the strategies mapped out to formally open the new park and market it to the entire world.

    The Chairman of JD capital, a private firm in charge of the park, Mr John Darlington, ‎disclosed this to journalist yesterday in Ibadan.

    “Within the next four to weeks, we are focusing on providing international class entertainment, with mind blowing concert scheduled for the 20th of December, 2014. The concert will feature international and Nigerian artistes, namely D’banj, Yemi Alade, Sir Shina Peters, P Square among others. It will be hosted by Bimbo Akintola and Gbenga Adeyinka. To wrap up the‎ year 2014 and usher in the brand new 2015, we have a special event tagged:” Sharing 31st” and ushering in the new year with the Governor” he said

    According to him, this is where JD capital comes in to partner through the private public partnership structure to support the governor and people of the state to bring the dream and vision to fruition.

    Darlington appealed to all Nigerians and especially corporate individuals with presence in the state to join them to ensure that the laudable venture becomes a reality.

     

  • D’banj meets Bobby Shiver to ‘fight’ for Africa

    D’banj meets Bobby Shiver to ‘fight’ for Africa

    Nigerian pop star, D’banj, who was recently at the African Leaders Summit in Washington DC, has reportedly journeyed to California to meet with one of his mentors, Bobby Shiver.

    It is, thus, becoming clearer by the day that the sensational recording artiste is not only re-inventing his music but also making a strong impact in Africa and the world in general, as he is vigorously pursuing the One Campaign, a  ‘fight’ for Africa.

     Bobby Shriver, an activist, attorney, journalist and a member of the Kennedy Family who lives in Santa Monica California, is one of the eminent personalities around the world that D’banj has met with since his involvement in the struggle.

    D’banj’s preference for Shiver as a mentor is premised on his sterling achievements. Shiver once served as Mayor in the Santa Monica City Council; an investor of the professional basket ball team, The Baltimore Orioles, and ex-president of RSS (his initials), a Beverly Hills California Music, Film & Philanthropic Company.

    Shiver also produced the prime-time TV feature about Special Olympics for physically-challenged young people founded by his mother in 1968, which went on to raise USD 55 million for the programme. He produced several films, including “True Lies” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (Arnold was once married to Bobby’s sister) and founded DATA (Debt, AIDS,Trade in Africa) alongside U2 lead singer, Bono.

    Interestingly, as the CEO, DATA, in 2004, became one of the founding organisation of the One Campaign in which D’banj is heavily involved.

    In 2006, Bobby and Bono also co-founded product RED, a brand licensing company that raises money for the global fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

  • D’banj meets Bobby Shiver to ‘fight’ for Africa

    D’banj meets Bobby Shiver to ‘fight’ for Africa

    Nigerian pop star, D’banj, who was recently at the African Leaders Summit in Washington DC, has reportedly journeyed to California to meet with one of his mentors, Bobby Shiver.

    It is, thus, becoming clearer by the day that the sensational recording artiste is not only re-inventing his music but also making a strong impact in Africa and the world in general, as he is vigorously pursuing the One Campaign, a  ‘fight’ for Africa.

    Bobby Shriver, an activist, attorney, journalist and a member of the Kennedy Family who lives in Santa Monica California, is one of the eminent personalities around the world that D’banj has met with since his involvement in the struggle.

    D’banj’s preference for Shiver as a mentor is premised on his sterling achievements. Shiver once served as Mayor in the Santa Monica City Council; an investor of the professional basket ball team, The Baltimore Orioles, and ex-president of RSS (his initials), a Beverly Hills California Music, Film & Philanthropic Company.

    Shiver also produced the prime-time TV feature about Special Olympics for physically-challenged young people founded by his mother in 1968, which went on to raise USD 55 million for the programme. He produced several films, including “True Lies” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (Arnold was once married to Bobby’s sister) and founded DATA (Debt, AIDS,Trade in Africa) alongside U2 lead singer, Bono.

    Interestingly, as the CEO, DATA, in 2004, became one of the founding organisation of the One Campaign in which D’banj is heavily involved.

    In 2006, Bobby and Bono also co-founded product RED, a brand licensing company that raises money for the global fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

  • D’banj releases new single

    D’banj releases new single

    In celebration of a decade in the music industry, multiple award winning artiste D,banj has released a new song titled Alaye.

    This year indeed marks the 10th year D’banj aka The Koko Master has been delivering good music and entertaining the Nigeria, African and global audiences.

    D’banj released this single in preparation for the countdown activities to the celebration of his 34th birthday.