Nigerian music icon Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, made a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House on Thursday. The visit, which was widely shared on social media, highlighted the connection between entertainment and governance in Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant financial and cultural capital.
The Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, Jubril Gawat, shared a video of the interaction on X (formerly Twitter), where the renowned artist could be seen engaging in a lively conversation with Governor Sanwo-Olu. The video was captioned: “Between Governor #jidesanwoolu and #iamdbanj earlier today,” sparking wide interest online. In a lighthearted moment, D’banj humorously referred to the governor as “the real Koko Master,” a playful nod to the singer’s iconic title.
The visit took place just a day before the highly anticipated release of D’banj’s new album, The Entertainer: D’Sequel, which is scheduled to drop today. The album, a follow-up to his recent project “Koko,” continues to build on the momentum of his celebratory track Since ’04, marking his two decades in the music industry.
As part of the visit, D’banj presented Governor Sanwo-Olu with a commemorative plaque to honour the launch of the album. The gesture symbolizes the synergy between the arts and public service, with Sanwo-Olu expressing his admiration for D’banj’s contributions to the growth of Afrobeats globally.
The Entertainer: D’Sequel is expected to deliver more of the signature style that has solidified D’banj’s status as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated artists. Fans are eager to see how the new album will expand on the legacy of his earlier works while pushing the boundaries of his sound.
D’banj’s visit underscores the mutual respect between leadership of the Lagos State Government with players in various fields from music to arts and hospitality which has continued to showcase the potential of collaborative efforts in promoting culture and entertainment in Nigeria.
