The Entertainer (D'banj album)

This article is about the 2008 studio album by D'banj. For other uses, see The Entertainer.
The Entertainer
Studio album by
D'banj
ReleasedJuly 26, 2008 (2008-07-26)
Recorded2008
Genre
LabelMo' Hits
ProducerDon Jazzy
D'banj chronology
RunDown Funk U Up
(2006) 		The Entertainer
(2008) 		D'Kings Men
(2013)
Singles from The Entertainer
  1. "Mo Gbono Feli Feli"
    Released: 14 April 2008
  2. "Igwe"
    Released: 30 June 2008
  3. "Fall in Love"
    Released: 8 July 2008

The Entertainer is the third studio album by Nigerian Afrobeats recording artist D'banj, released on 26 July 2008. Production on the album was handled by Don Jazzy. It features guest appearances from Wande Coal, Special Kid, and Kayswitch 'D Produkt’. It was supported by three singles—"Mo Gbono Feli Feli", "Igwe", and "Fall in Love". The album was named in reference to D'banj's skill as an entertainer. The album was a commercial success due largely to radio airplay, distribution, and marketing strategies.

Background

Commenting on the album, D'banj said:

"I tried not to remind my listeners of the high level of unemployment, poverty, disease, electricity outage including the pains and all the troubles in this world. The concept is to keep it live and happy. All the songs are my personal experiences and journey through life. I hope to touch everyone with this album and I pray the people find it worthwhile."[1]


Singles

  • The album's lead single, "Gbono Feli Feli" was released on 14 April 2008.[2] Produced by Don Jazzy, the music video for the single was shot in London and directed by Sesan. The music video first aired on an episode of reality television show, Koko Mansion.[3] Olamildent described the music video, saying: "In this new video, D'banj poses as the prince charming who rescues the damsel or should I say kokolette in distress."[4] Upon its release, the song and its music video was met with positive reviews. Onos Ovueraye of Bellanaija, reflecting on the songs that shaped the Nigerian music industry, said: "This song and its video are like plot points in Nigerian pop culture. D’Banj and Don Jazzy didn’t take it easy on the music industry when this song came out. Mo Gbono Feli Feli took Nigeria by storm; the special effects and locations in the video were like none anyone had ever seen in the industry before, back then."[5] M.I did a rap verse on the song's instrumental, which was included on his iLLegal Music mixtape (2009).[6]
  • "Igwe" was released on 30 June 2008 as the album's second single. A video uploaded to YouTube shows the Kokomaster performing "Igwe" with Wande Coal.[7] D'banj also performed the song at the 2012 Hackney Weekend in London.
  • According to Bellanaija, "the music video for "Suddenly" was shot on location at Chief Razak Okoya's ‘Oluwa Ni Ishola’ Estate and directed by Sesan Ogunro. It features D’Banj, a bevy of scantily clad women, Ikechukwu, Wande Coal, Don Baba J and the rest of the Mo Hits Crew."[11][12]
  • The music video for "Kimon" was directed by Sesan.[13][14]

Reception

The album was met with great reception throughout Africa, but performed best in Ghana and Nigeria. The tracks "Gbono Feli Feli", "Igwe", and "Suddenly" influenced Africa's nightlife. The song "Fall in Love" was also met with commercial success, getting the most airplay from the album.

Accolades

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results Ref.
2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year Won [15]
Hip Hop World Awards Best R&B/Pop Album Nominated [16]
Album of the Year Nominated

Track listing

All tracks produced by Don Jazzy.

The Entertainer track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mo Gbono Feli Feli"Dapo Oyebanjo4:18
2."Kimon"Oyebanjo3:46
3."Celebrate" (featuring Wande Coal)
3:50
4."Olorun Maje"Oyebanjo4:52
5."Suddenly"Oyebanjo3:34
6."Fall in Love"Oyebanjo4:04
7."Gbelo Gbelo" (featuring Special Ed)Oyebanjo3:08
8."Igwe"Oyebanjo3:50
9."If U Dey Crase" (featuring Kayswitch)
  • Oyebanjo
  • Kehinde Oyebanjo
3:51
10."Entertainer"Oyebanjo3:36

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref
Nigeria July 26, 2008 CD Mo' Hits [1]
Worldwide May 18, 2009 Digital download 51 Lex [17]

References

  1. ^ a b "D'Banj launches new album, NGO". Modernghana. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Video: D'banj – Gbono Feli Feli". Notjustok. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  3. ^ "New Video: D'Banj – Gbono Feli Feli". Bellanaija. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  4. ^ "D'banj's new video - gbono feli feli". Olamildent. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  5. ^ "BN Music Friday Top 5: "It's Don Jazzy Again"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Download M.I – iLLegal Music (Exclusive)". Notjustok. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Video: D'banj - Olorun Maje (Live)". Notjustok. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  8. ^ "HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced". Bellanaija. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  9. ^ "And The Winner Is… 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards Winners". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Nigeria Entertainment awards 2010 nominees list". Celebregion. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  11. ^ "New Video: D'Banj tells the story of 'Suddenly'". Bellanaija. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Video: D'banj – Suddenly". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  13. ^ "D'banj – Kimon (Exclusive Video)". Gidilounge. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  14. ^ "New Video: D'Banj – Kimon". Bellanaija. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  15. ^ "Nigerian Entertainement Awards (N.E.A) Winners & Pics". Jaguda. 9 June 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Hiphop World Awards 2009 Nominees List". The Headies. 25 October 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  17. ^ "The Entertainer by D'Banj". iTunes. 18 May 2009. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
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