DJ Lambo

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DJ Lambo
File:DJ Lambo on NdaniTV Sept 2018.png
Born
Olawunmi Okerayi

Nigeria
Other namesDJ Lamborghini
Alma mater
Occupations
Years active2013-present
Musical career
Genres
LabelsChocolate City

Olawunmi Okerayi, known by her stage name DJ Lambo,[1] is a Nigerian disc jockey. Her song "Drank" was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013 before its merger with Chocolate City in 2015. She won DJ of the Year (Female) at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) listed her as one of top five Nigerian DJs to watch out for in 2015.[2]

In 2017, DJ Lambo was among the few DJs selected to play at Big Brother Nigeria's season 2 Saturday party of the Big Brother Naija reality game show.[3][4]

Early life and music career

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Early life

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DJ Lambo grew up with four brothers in Nigeria.[5] Her father, DJ Tony Lewis[6] influenced her career as a disc jockey.[7] She started her career in 2008–2009 as a Radio personality|(OAP) on Raypower 100.5 FM, Rhythm FM 94.7 Abuja, and Love 104.5 FM Abuja.[8]

Artistry

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DJ Lambo describes her sound as a fusion of house music, techno, afropop and hip hop.[citation needed] Her song "Drank" [9] was produced by Reinhard and received positive critical reviews and extensive airplay. She was signed to Loopy Music in 2013[10] before its merge with Chocolate City in 2015.[11]

Smirnoff Equalizing Music

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On March 8, 2017, Smirnoff launched the Equalizing Music initiative on behalf of the International Women's Day to celebrate female DJs around the world.[12] DJ Lambo was ranked number 18 on the Smirnoff Top Women Electronic Artists playlist with her single "Motion".[13]

On March 20, 2017, Smirnoff Nigeria also celebrated International Women's Day at Crest Hotels and Garden Jos with the top three finalists of the Smirnoff X1 Female DJ contestants alongside DJ Lambo and DJ Spinall at the event.[14]

Choc Boi Nation President

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On 14 June 2017, she was named the head and president of Choc Boi Nation (CBN), a record imprint of Chocolate City Music. With this announcement she became one of the major female record label executives in the music industry in Nigeria. The press conference, held in Lagos, was attended by co-label mates MI Abaga, Dice Ailes, Koker and Loose Kaynon [15]

Educational background

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DJ Lambo attended International College of Creative Arts and has a degree in English and Literature from the University of Abuja She is also an alma mater of Methodist Girls High School.[16]

Notable performances

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She has performed at several popular events and shows since her rise to stardom, including:

Event Year
"Big Brother Naija" 2017
"Smirnoff House Party (SMIRNOFF X1 FEMALE DJ)"
"Big Brother Naija" 2018
"Big Brother Naija" 2019
"Turn Up Friday With Pepsi" 2020
"Big Brother Naija"
"Desperados Launch Party"
"Heineken's Formula1 Party"

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist
Year Title Album
2015 "The Motion"

(feat. Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah)

"Girl Power"
2017 "Bebe"[17][18]

(feat. Victoria Kimani & Skalez)

Non-Album

Single

2018 "Kunta Kunte"

(feat. Small Doctor & Mr. Real)

2020 "Bella"

(feat. Iyanya & Lady Donli)

A Tale Of Two Cities
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List of singles as featured artist, with certifications, showing year released and album name
Year Title Certifications Album
2014 "Millionaira Champagne"

(M.I featuring Ice Prince, Sarkodie & DJ Lambo)

30,000 in pre order sales The Chairman

Compilation singles

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As lead artist
Year Title Album
2015 "Drank"

(DJ Lambo, Milli & Dice Ailes)

"TICBN" & "SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX"

Compilation albums

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Year Title Released date
2015 The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation 30 April 2015

Mixtape album

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Year Title Released date
2015 SUMMERTIME DANCE-OFF MIX 17 July 2015
2016 Girl Power 19 May 2016

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2016 City People Entertainment Awards DJ of the Year (Female)[19] Herself Won
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Disk Jockey of the Year (Female) Nominated
2021 Beatz Awards Female DJ of the Year Won
2022 Won

References

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