International Nigerian music superstar and entrepreneur Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj has finally revealed the reason why he pushed music as a career, saying that the main reason is that poverty made him think out of the box in order for him to create wealth while urging Nigerian youths to follow suit.
The DKM Media & D’Cream Records boss D’banj revealed this vital information on Wednesday, 28th of February 2018, at the ongoing Social Media Week, in Lagos. Where he channel Nigerian youths to go the extra mile, by being creative and have a new perspective to be relevant and make wealth.
D’banj spoke on the topic: “Changing the Game: Artistes are leaders”. The music star said that fame might not bring wealth but thinking out of the box will.
“The fear of being poor made me to think out of the box to create wealth for myself and remain relevant. Fame will not guarantee you money; fame will not give you wealth, but it can give you what you need if you channel it properly. “Channeling your fame properly to create wealth is another advantage that stands you out,” D’banj said.
He said that it was high time artistes created brands for themselves and be ambassadors of their own brand. Meanwhile, at the same event, Mr Uzoma Dozie, Managing Director, Diamond Bank Plc, said that the bank would invest in artistes if information and data available on their revenue flow would be available.