DJ Lambo explained
| DJ Lambo |
| Birth Name: | Olawunmi Okerayi |
| Birth Place: | Nigeria |
| Other Names: | DJ Lamborghini |
| Years Active: | 2013-present |
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Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her stage name DJ Lambo,[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] [4]
Early life and music career
Early life
DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in Nigeria.[5] Her father, DJ Tony Lewis[6] influenced her career as a disc jockey.[7] 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.[8]
Artistry
DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of house music, techno, afropop and hip hop. Her song "Drank" [9] was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013[10] before its merge with Chocolate City in 2015.[11]
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.[12] DJ Lambo was ranked number 18 on the Smirnoff Top Women Electronic Artists playlist with her single "Motion".[13]
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.[14]
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 [15]
Educational background
DJ Lambo attended International College of Creative Arts and has a degree in English and Literature from the University of AbujaShe is also an alma mater of Methodist Girls High School.[16]
Notable performances
She has performed at several popular events and shows since her rise to stardom, including:
Discography
Singles
As featured artist
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 | The Chairman | |
Mixtape album
| Year | Title | Released Date |
|---|
| 2015 | SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX | 17 July 2015 |
| 2016 | Girl Power | 19 May 2016 | |
Awards and nominations
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: DJ Lambo. NotJustOk. 18 March 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170103164541/http://notjustok.com/artists/dj-lambo/. 3 January 2017.
- Web site: Badmus. Kayode. Top 5 Nigerian DJs to watch out for. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 18 March 2017. 6 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312024504/http://thenet.ng/2015/08/top-5-nigerian-djs-to-watch-out-for/. 12 March 2017.
- Web site:
- BBNaija: The all-white party was lit even without ThinTallTony
. YNaija. 28 March 2017. 26 March 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170328225424/http://ynaija.com/bbnaija-white-party-lit-even-without-thintalltony-housemates-play-alphabet-game-highlights/. 28 March 2017.
- Web site:
- BBNaija Day 62: The White Party With DJ Lambo 360Nobs.com
. 360Nobs. 29 April 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170327202225/https://www.360nobs.com/2017/03/bbnaija-day-62-white-party-dj-lambo/. 27 March 2017.
- Web site: DJ Lambo Speaks on #BeingFemaleInNigeria. Tush Magazine. 18 March 2017. 18 July 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170624181101/http://tushmagazine.com.ng/dj-lambo-speaks-on-beingfemaleinnigeria-in-an-exclusive-interview-with-tm/. 24 June 2017.
- Web site: Amodeni. Adunni. I Get A Lot Of Advances From Men - Says Popular Female DJ. Naij. 29 April 2017.
- Web site: Amodeni. Adunni. I Get A Lot Of Advances From Men - Says Popular Female DJ. Naij.
- Web site: DJ Lambo: Meet the Nigerian female DJ taking over the world. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 18 March 2017. 4 October 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170405150156/http://thenet.ng/2016/10/dj-lambo-meet-the-nigerian-female-dj-taking-over-the-world/. 5 April 2017.
- News: Efe. Jasper. Choc Boi Nation – ‘The Indestructible‘ (Album Art + Tracklist). 28 March 2017. Daily Post (Nigeria). Daily Post (Nigeria). 27 April 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221055343/http://dailypost.ng/music/2015/04/27/choc-boi-nation-the-indestructible-album-art-tracklist/. 21 December 2016.
- News: M.I signs DJ Lambogini to Loopy Music. 18 March 2017. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 12 March 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828190838/http://thenet.ng/2013/03/m-i-signs-dj-lambogini-to-loopy-music/. 28 August 2017.
- Web site: Akan. Joey. Chocolate City: Record label merges with Loopy Music. Pulse Nigeria. 18 March 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170212112235/http://pulse.ng/music/chocolate-city-record-label-merges-with-loopy-music-id3690106.html. 12 February 2017.
- Web site: Smirnoff launches 'Equalizing Music' initiative. Event Magazine. 29 April 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170504235911/http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/smirnoff-launches-equalizing-music-initiative/brands/article/1426767. 4 May 2017.
- Web site: Smirnoff & The Black Madonna Aim to Double Female Festival Headliners With Equalizing Music Initiative: Exclusive. Billboard. 29 April 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170422015724/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7710265/smirnoff-equalizing-music. 22 April 2017.
- Web site: So Much Fun at the Smirnoff House Party with DJ Moonlait, DJ Spinall, DJ Garber & DJ Frizzie Lighting Up the House All Night. BellaNaija. 29 April 2017. live. 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/. 20 March 2017.
- Web site: Choc Boi Nation unveils DJ Lambo as President. BellaNaija. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170614053729/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/06/choc-boi-nation-dj-lambo-president/. 2017-06-14.
- Web site: Igwe. H.. Here's Why DJ Lambo Is The Best Female DJ In Nigeria, Regardless Of The NEAs. Naij. 29 April 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830200729/https://entertainment.naij.com/522347-heres-dj-lambo-best-female-dj-nigeria-regardless-neas.html. 30 August 2017.
- Web site: New Music: DJ Lambo feat. Skales & Victoria Kimani - Bebe - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. en-US. 2018-11-08.
- Web site: Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 March 2017. 26 July 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161208102412/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/full-list-of-winners-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/. 8 December 2016.
