By Jesusemen Oratokhai<\/p>\n
Nigerian music icon D’banj has thrilled fans with the announcement of his highly anticipated fifth album, “Entertainer \u2013 The Sequel,”<\/em> a continuation of his 2008 classic “Entertainer.”<\/em> The announcement came via a captivating video featuring actor Gideon Okeke and a nostalgic cameo from long-time associate and Mo’Hits co-founder, Don Jazzy. The video has sparked excitement among fans, recalling the golden era of Nigerian pop music and the powerful collaborations that defined it.<\/p>\n “Entertainer \u2013 The Sequel”<\/em> promises to be a monumental project, boasting an impressive lineup of international and African music stars. The album features collaborations with global icons like Wyclef Jean, Awilo Longomba, Youssou N’Dour, Akon, DJ Maphorisa, and Chechi Sarai. D’banj has also joined forces with top Nigerian artists including Phyno, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml, and Chuchu Lee, ensuring that the album is rich in diversity and musical brilliance.<\/p>\n To give fans a taste of what\u2019s to come, D’banj has already released a new single titled “Worthy,”<\/em> featuring the legendary Youssou N’Dour and Chechi Sarai. The track, which blends D’banj\u2019s signature style with Youssou N’Dour’s soulful vocals and Chechi Sarai’s contemporary flair, has been met with rave reviews, heightening anticipation for the full album.<\/p>\n Speaking about his latest project, D’banj shared, “Life is a maze of self-discovery, and ‘Entertainer \u2013 The Sequel’<\/em> confirms this truth to me. It’s a reflection of my growth as an artist and my commitment to pushing the boundaries of African music. This album is not just a sequel; it’s a testament to the journey I’ve been on and the incredible experiences that have shaped my music.”<\/p>\n Beyond the album, D’banj is gearing up for a global tour in partnership with The Temple Company, which will take him to major cities around the world. The tour is set to be a grand spectacle, celebrating not just the release of “Entertainer \u2013 The Sequel,”<\/em> but also D’banj’s enduring influence in the music industry. Fans can expect electrifying performances, nostalgic moments, and new memories as D’banj brings his latest work to life on stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Jesusemen Oratokhai Nigerian music icon D’banj has thrilled fans with the announcement of his highly anticipated fifth album, “Entertainer \u2013 The Sequel,” a continuation of his 2008 classic “Entertainer.” The announcement came via a captivating video featuring actor Gideon Okeke and a nostalgic cameo from long-time associate and Mo’Hits co-founder, Don Jazzy. The video […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":33479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43418"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43419,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43418\/revisions\/43419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}