DJ Xclusive explained

DJ Xclusive
Birth Name:Rotimi Alakija
Birth Date:16 October 1980
Birth Place:St Austell, England
Occupation:Dj, record producer, recording artist
Years Active:2003 - present
Label:Empire Mates Entertainment

Rotimi Alakija (born 16 October 1980), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist.[1]

Early life

Rotimi Alakija was born in England to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos. Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He later studied Financial Computing at Brunel University London.[2]

Career

DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe.[3]

At the 2010 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, held in the United States, DJ Xclusive won World Best DJ. He was nominated for Best DJ at the 2011 edition of the BEFFTA Awards. He was also featured at the 2013 Big Brother House Party.[4]

In 2011, DJ Xclusive became the resident DJ for CoolFM 96.9[5] and also joined Empire Mates Entertainment as Wizkid's official DJ.[6] DJ Xclusive released a single "I'm Xclusive" alongside UK-Nigerian artist Mo Eazy.

Personal life

DJ Xclusive married Tinuke Ogundero in 2015.[7] [8] He is also the nephew of Nigerian billionaire Folorunsho Alakija.[9]

Discography

Singles

Albums

EPs

Compilation albums

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-01-11 . Watch: "Love" By DJ Xclusive . 2022-03-02 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. News: Afolasade . Samagbeyi . 2020-09-04 . DJ XCLUSIVE WELCOMES NEW BABY . 2022-03-02 . News Central TV Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today. . en-US . 2 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220302102236/https://newscentral.africa/2020/09/04/dj-xclusive-welcomes-new-baby/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Chillin DJ Xclusive . genevieveng.com . 1 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120511151500/http://www.genevieveng.com/501/ . 11 May 2012.
  4. Web site: DJ Xclusive to "Bring the House Down" at the Big Brother Africa: The Chase Finale Party. 20 August 2013.
  5. Web site: DJ Xclusive Takes Residence in Lagos . questionmarkmag.com . 1 April 2012.
  6. News: DJ Xclusive joins EME . 14 November 2011 . Bellanaija.com . 1 April 2012.
  7. News: BN Celebrity Weddings: Rotimi "DJ Xclusive" Alakija & Tinuke Ogundero Wedding . BellaNaija.
  8. News: Tofatati Ige . 7 November 2015 . I don't like talking about my marriage. Vanguard .
  9. News: Akan . Joey . "I'm Not Folorunsho Alakija's Son" – DJ Xclusive Denies Report . 29 January 2015 . 9 March 2014.
  10. Web site: VIDEO: DJ Xclusive – Pangolo ft. Timaya . Notjustok . 18 December 2013 . 11 December 2013 . 15 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131215181442/http://notjustok.com/2013/12/11/videodj-xclusive-pangolo-ft-timaya/ . dead .
  11. News: DJ Xclusive Sarkodie, Banky W, Cassper Nyovest, Anatii go hard in 'Cash only' video . Pulse.com.gh . 25 September 2015 . David Mawuli . 10 February 2016.
  12. Web site: DJ Xclusive releases album of the year: “According To X”. OSG MEDIA. 1 July 2015. 10 July 2024.

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