Английская Википедия:Da Emperor

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Fasasi Mobolaji Gaius, known as Da Emperor, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, actor, and songwriter. He has family roots in Ogun State, Nigeria. He raps in his native language, Yoruba, and infuses Pidgin and English. Da Emperor has recorded songs with artists such as Gabriel Afolayan , Small Doctor, and Oritse Femi.

He released his second official single titled "Firewood", which features vocals from Oritse Femi. This was followed by the singles "Shake it" and "I'm a Sinner".

Da Emperor was awarded the position of Tourism Ambassador on September 3, 2021, by the Bauchi State Tourism Board.

Music career

In 2013, he collaborated with Canadian-based Jamaican reggae artist Kisco. Da Emperor has recorded music with established and up-and-coming artists. He has shared the stage with Davido and Tiwa Savage. In February 2013, he was featured on the song "Be Ma Boo" by Afro-Pop singer Slim Joe. In 2013, he released the single "Para Mode" mixed by Indomix; its music video has surpassed 100,000 YouTube views and was released in 2014.

On 2 February 2014, he released a song in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's campaign. It was succeeded by the single "Liar", a cover of Chris Brown's "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga.

In May 2015, he teamed up with Oritse Femi to release the hit song "Firewood" mixed by indomix. On 12 February 2016, he released the widely accepted single "I'm a Sinner". On 5 March 2016, Da Emperor was involved in an international collaboration with American artist Stylezz and English artist Shyboss

Just a few days after he jumped on Olamide's "who u epp" song, Da Emperor's version hit the number 4 spot on Spotify, of Nigerian rapper Olamide ever released songs.

Selected awards and nominations

The Polytechnic Ibadan "Honorary Award"

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- |2015 |Da Emperor |Distinguished Emerging Act of the Year |Шаблон:Won | Шаблон:End

Nigeria Achievers Awards

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- |2016 |Da Emperor |Next Rated Act (Music) |Шаблон:Nom |Шаблон:Cn Шаблон:End

City People Entertainment Awards

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- |2016 |Da Emperor |Rookie of the Year |Шаблон:Nom | Шаблон:End

Emperor Nollywood Award "Recognition Award"

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- |2017 |Da Emperor |Special Artist Recognition |Шаблон:Won | Шаблон:End

Olabisi Onabanjo University, National Association Of Architecture Students "Honorary Award"

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- |2017 |Da Emperor |Musician Of The Year |Шаблон:Won | Шаблон:End

Discography

As lead artist

Year	Title	Album
2011	"Am ah Rapper"	Non-album single
	"Facebook Prediction" (featuring Don d King)
2012	"J'ara E" (featuring Diamond Dee)
2013	"Para Mode"	R.I.V
	"Some Badt Guys"
2014	"Street is Strict" (featuring Gabriel Afolayan)
	"Ambode Campaign Song"	Non-album single
	"Liar"
2015	"Firewood" (featuring Oritse Femi)	R.I.V
2016	"I'm a Sinner"
	"Aganran" (featuring Small Doctor)

As featured artist

Year	Title	Album
2011	"Love Advice" (Don d King featuring Da Emperor)	Non-album single
	"Call Me Girl" (Ogun State All Stars featuring Dboy, Tnail, Tgirl, Don d King, and Da Emperor)	Ogun State All Stars
2012	"Front Page" (Holysam featuring Da Emperor)	Non-album single
	"Baby Baby" (Haybee featuring Da Emperor)
2013	"Fling It Gimme" (Kisco featuring Da Emperor)
	"Be Ma Boo" (Slimjoe featuring Da Emperor)
	"Calabash Booty" (Jefak featuring Da Emperor)
2014	"Alujo" (Ibromatic featuring Da Emperor)
2015	"No Love" (Lyrontray featuring Da Emperor)
	"Kogbagidi" (Ogbon featuring Da Emperor)
2016	"Shake it" (Shyboss and Stylezz featuring Da Emperor)
	"Who U Epp" (Olamide featuring Da Emperor)

Videography

Year	Title	Album	Director	Ref
2014	"Para Mode"	R.I.V	Prince G Next
2016	"I'm a Sinner"		Joe Rock
2020	"I Love You"		Da Emperor
	"Nathana (Booty Bounce)"

See also

List of Nigerian musicians

List of Nigerian rappers

External links

• Шаблон:Official website