DJ AB

DJ AB
Abdullahi in 2021
Abdullahi in 2021
Background information
Born
Haruna Abdullahi

(1993-12-30) December 30, 1993 (age 32)
Kaduna, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2010–present
Websitedjabmusic.com

Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as DJ AB, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Early life

DJ AB was born in Kaduna State, Nigeria where he obtained his JSCE and SSCE from Federal Government College, Kaduna State, he has completed his Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Survey at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria in 2024.

In 2020, DJ AB released a song titled "Da so samu ne" which earned him artistic recognition in Nigeria.

He is a brand ambassador of Coca-Cola and has provided a series of advertisements for the global multi-billion dollar brand.

In 2021, DJ AB partnered with emPawa Africa, a talent incubator program that supports artists all over Africa.

Discography

Year Song Ref
2019
  1. Ga ni
  2. Yi Rawa (feat. Yung6ix)
  3. Kumatu
  4. ‘Yar Boko
  5. Babarsa
  6. Totally
  7. Gan Gan
  8. Babban Yaya
  9. My Woman
  10. Soyayya
  11. Su baaba ne
  12. Tell Me (feat. Sals Fateetee)
  13. A Zuba shi
  14. An zo wajen
  15. Bomba man
  16. Da ban ne
2020
  1. Da so samu ne
Year EP Ref
2021 SUPA EP (feat. Mr Eazi & Di'Ja)
2023 YOUR FAV ALBUM (feat Drinking Master, Boyskiddo, Namenj, Ice Prince zamani, Captain Jamyl, Zayn Africa, Feezy & BOC Madaki)
2026 Big Energy

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2017 City People Movie Award Best Kannywood Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Himself Nominated
2018 City People Music Award Arewa Best Rap Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
2018 City People Music Award Arewa Artiste of the Year (Male) Himself Nominated
2020 City People Music Award Arewa Best Rap Album of the Year Himself Nominated

References

  1. ↑ cddwestafrica. "FACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead". Centre for Democracy and Development. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  2. ↑ Umar Chiroma, Muhsin (2019-09-16). "Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice". Leadership (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  3. ↑ Shuaibu, Ibrahim (2022-05-01). "DJ AB's Nigerian Music's Next Big Thing Newspaper". This Day. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ↑ MD, Bala (2024-12-01). "DJ AB Net Worth & Biography (Updated 2024)". Gistblogbase GistBlogBase.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  5. 1 2 "King in the North". Popula. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. ↑ "Burina Arewa Ta Shiga Taswirar Duniya A Fagen Waka: Haruna Abdullahi". Voice of America (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  7. ↑ Maishanu, Madinah (2020-05-13). "Waka Ce Ta Sa Na Iya Turanci - DJ AB". Voice Of America (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  8. 1 2 Olagoke, Bode (2022-04-13). "Meet DJ AB, fast-rising Northern Nigerian rap star". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  9. ↑ djruffee (2020-01-23). "MUSIC REVIEW: Da So Samu Ne: A Look Into The Hilarious Fantasies of Arewa Boys". Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  10. ↑ "Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  11. ↑ Obioha, Vanessa (2020-11-20). "Mr Eazi Sets Eyes on Arewa Music Newspaper". This Day. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  12. ↑ Soundcity (2021-11-20). "Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  13. ↑ Sokoya, Seyi (2020-11-29). "DJ Ab, Namenj join Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa Newspaper". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  14. ↑ Muhsin Ciroma, Umar (2019-09-16). "Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice". Leadership (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  15. ↑ "Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020". BBC Hausa News (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  16. ↑ KEITH, JAMES (2022-03-01). "Nigeria's DJ AB & Mr. Eazi Connect For High-Energy "Supa Supa" Video". Complex Networks Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  17. ↑ W, COURTNEY (2022-02-28). "Mr Eazi Joins DJ AB In Visuals For Catchy Offering "Supa Supa"". GRM Daily UK Urban Music Outlet. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  18. ↑ SKRATCH, SAMMY (2021-11-02). "DJ AB – SUPA (FULL EP)". Ghgossip Ghanaian Online News. Archived from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  19. ↑ Reporter (2017-09-08). "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  20. 1 2 Reporter (2018-10-06). "NOMINATIONS LIST FOR AREWA MUSICIANS FOR CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  21. ↑ Reporter (2020-12-02). "2020 City People Music Awards: Arewa Nomination List Out". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2021-07-16.