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    Donald Nosa Osayamwen

Osayamwen Nosa Donald aka Djinee, is a Nigerian musician and TV presenter/veejay. A native of Edo State, he grew up in Lagos. He grew in a family of ardent music lovers and sang in the school choir.
His music is influenced by pop and classical music as well as rhythm and blues.

Born and bred in Nigeria started music at home by partaking in the early morning ritual of listening to Fleetwood Mac, Smokie Robinson, Abba, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams and the likes. The Chief Priest being his father, was an avid music lover and Djinee went on to forge a career in music.

His journey into the entertainment saw him go into classical Music as a tenor,in the early days. Rock and R n B took his interest not too long after. Not satisfied, he decided to delve into the electronic Media, first by running a pirate radio station in the town of Ogbomoso, before taking up a presenting job at the top of the line entertainment and lifestyle channel, SOUNDCITY. Here he put in 3yrs working as a Producer/Anchorman. During this time his love for music never waned as he continued to push for recognition commercially in music.

During this quest, his powerful yet emotion laden (almost stainless) voice caught the ears of the brains at management outfit Chocolate City and a record label "Westside Inc" where he released his debut hit single "Ego". This brought him instant success and then critic acclaim followed. His pitch perfect vocal ability on the song brought him accolades amongst which are "Best new artiste " at the Nigerian Music Awards in London, two Nominations at the Hip Hop World Awards 2006.

He went to work on the album titled "i no dey shame". This saw him engaging the services of seasoned producers like Cobhams, Rymzo, Don Jazzy, M I and Jesse jags. He also had sultry voiced Ego Ogbaro of the 'Never far Away" fame bless the track "come sun come rain". Wonderful vocalists like Nike Laoye and Lindsey were on hand to put class to an album that's unique. In December 2007, he released the second single "i no dey shame" and its airplay is increasing by the day. Including the video on major TV stations.

In May 2008 at the Nigerian music awards he was presented with the Voice of the year award. Djinee can be said to possess an arresting voice that defies every law of music. He is your modern day African man who's passionate about his art.

Some of his songs include Come sun, come rain, I no dey shame, etc

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Song lyrics
Ego

I no dey shame (2008)
I no dey shame

Swazibella's picture

I love this guy, Ego is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard out of Naija...Infact, I love Naija. Nigerian music is the rockas!
Are there any other good Djinee songs out there?

http://swazibella.blogspot.com

Chale's picture

Djinee's new album is due.
Ego is one of the burifulest African songs ever
I think Ego was released on a compilation album, so it was the only Ego song receiving airplay at the time.

some of his songs are on his myspace, scroll up to listen

Soundcity is also a really great program, big ups to the producers (www.soundcity.tv)

T-Baby's picture

he is soooooo damnnnnnnnnnn CUTE do ya thang boiiii

Anonymous's picture

I love this song, it almost makes me want to cry

carlos's picture

I'm a Cameroonian but no bi lie Nigerian guys they too much,Djinee men is full of inspiration.How I wish cameroonians could have such inspiration.........
All da tracksare kool and Good
Men keep da faith

Chale's picture

tell us about some of the Camerounian musicians who inspire you eh, am sure there are some

Yeah Djinee is the rockas!

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