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Bnxn
Birth nameDaniel Etiese Benson
Also known asBuju, Bujutoyourears, BNXN
Born (1997-05-14) 14 May 1997 (age 26)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels

Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju,[1][2] is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer.[3]

Early life

Daniel Etiese Benson was born in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom state. He grew up in Gbagada with his family, relocating to Ogun State. Benson was introduced to Afropop through artists such as 2Baba as a child, and credits Burna Boy as his inspiration for becoming a musical artist.[4]

Career

Bnxn released the extended play project Sorry I'm Late on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie. It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil.[5] Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort".[6][7][8] Buju performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour.[9]

On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert,[10][11] which was also his debut concert in Lagos.[12] held at Balmoral Convection centre, Lagos.[13]

In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion for being mistaken with Buju Banton and having more unique branding.[14] In March 2022, he collaborated with Pheelz on the single "Finesse";[15] the song peaked at number 52 on the UK's Official Singles Chart.[16] In July 2022, he featured on the Jae5 song "Propeller" alongside British rapper Dave.[17] The song became Bnxn's first Top 40 single in the United Kingdom, entering the chart at number 38.[18]

On 4 September 2022, Bnxn won The Headies 2022 Next Rated award which was held on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[19]

In October 2023, Bnxn released his debut album, Sincerely Benson. The album featured appearances by a variety of artists including Headie One and Popcaan.[20]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Year Title Reference
2018 "Catch a Vibe"
"Wahala"
2019 "Energy"
"Commander"
"Spiritual" (featuring Zlatan) [23]
"L'enu"
"Ohema & TMXO"
2020 "So Lovely"
"Lenu Remix" (featuring Burna Boy) [24]
2021 "Outside" [25]
"Testimony"
"Italy" (featuring Blaq Diamond)
2022 Kenkele (featuring Wande Coal) [26]

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
[27] 		US
Global
[28] 		UK
[29] 		UK
R&B
[30] 		UK
Afrobeats
[31] 		ZA
[32]
"Feeling"
(Ladipoe featuring Buju) 		2021 — — — — — — Providence
"Bling"
(Blaqbonez featuring Amaarae and Buju) 		— — — — — — Sex Over Love
"Alubarika"[33]
(Zlatan featuring Buju) 		— — — — — — Non-album singles
"Confident"
(Savage featuring Buju) 		— — — — — —
"Mood"[34]
(Wizkid featuring Buju) 		— — — — — — Made in Lagos
"Your Body"[35]
(Basketmouth featuring Buju) 		— — — — — — Non-album singles
"Times Two"[36]
(Wani featuring Buju) 		— — — — — —
"Cold Outside"
(Timaya featuring Buju) 		— — — — — —
"Sweet Daddy" (Remix)
(Dai Verse featuring Buju) 		2022 — — — — — —
"Saloo" (Remix)
(Kashcoming featuring Buju) 		— — — — — —
"Hustle"
(Reminisce featuring Buju and D Smoke) 		— — — — — —
"Finesse"
(Pheelz featuring Buju) 		1 131 52 28 1 31
"Propeller"
(Jae5 featuring Dave and Bnxn) 		— — 38 — — —
"Ocean"
(B Young featuring Bnxn) 		— — — — — —
"Pray 2 The East"
(M Huncho featuring Bnxn fka Buju) 		— — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2019 The Headies 2020 Rookie Himself Nominated [38]
2020 City People Entertainment Awards Revelation of the Year Himself Won [39]
2021 AFRIMMA African Fan Favourite "Outside" [A] Nominated
AFRIMMA Best Artist or Duo Group Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling" [A] Nominated
AFRIMMA Best African Rapper or Lyricist Ladipoe featuring Buju – "Feeling"[A] Nominated [40]
AFRIMMA Best Promising Artiste "Outside" [A] Nominated [41]
AFRIMMA Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop Blaqbonez – "Bling" featuring Amaarae and Buju) [A] Nominated
2022 Grammy Awards Best Global Music Album Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition by Wizkid Nominated [42]
The Headies 2022 Next Rated Himself Won [43]
Best Rap Single "Feelings" – Ladipoe feat. Bnxn Won [44]
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Best Collaboration Finesse Won [45]

References

  1. ^ Alake, Motolani (4 November 2021). "Mayorkun is shocked that Buju's name is Daniel Benson". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  2. ^ Edeme, Victoria (18 February 2021). "Singer Buju changes stage name to 'BNXN'". The Punch. The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  3. ^ Alake, Motolani (26 May 2021). "Burna Boy, Joeboy, Omah Lay, Buju, Tems emerge as part of the most-streamed artists in the world on Audiomack". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ "INTERVIEW: BNXN". TIRADE WORLD. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  5. ^ Alake, Motolani (28 October 2021). "Buju releases 7-track sophomore EP, 'Sorry I'm Late'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. ^ Alake, Motolani (29 October 2021). "Buju's Sorry I'm Late projects confidence, wins and 'comfort' [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ^ Lady, Boss (30 March 2022). "BNXN (Buju) – For Days". Entmediahub. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
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  11. ^ Falade, Tomi (13 November 2021). "Buju Announces First Major Concert In Lagos". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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  14. ^ Daily, Trust (2 May 2022). "Would Buju Tyre's Fame Survive The Change Of His Name To BNXN?".
  15. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (18 March 2022). "Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool — and Breaking Through Globally". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
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  17. ^ Keith, James (29 July 2022). "JAE5 Calls On Dave & BNXN For Summer Groover "Propeller"". Complex UK. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
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  20. ^ "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  21. ^ "BNXN: 'Sincerely, Benson' album review". NotjustOk. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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  23. ^ Ade Peter, Dennis (9 August 2021). "BUJU FEATURES ZLATAN ON NEW SINGLE, "SPIRITUAL"". The Native. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  24. ^ African Music, Pan (17 July 2020). "Nigerian Afro fusion artist Buju invites Burna Boy on "Lenu Remix" music video". Pan African Music. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  25. ^ Alake, Motolani (20 May 2021). "Did Buju hint at an exit from Burna Boy's label on new single, 'Outside'?". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  26. ^ Emmanuel, Stanley (8 July 2022). "Bnxn Ft Wande Coal - Kenkele". Baze 9. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
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  28. ^ "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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  31. ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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  35. ^ Admin (10 October 2021). "Basketmouth flexes muscle, taps BUJU in new single, "Your Body"". The Guardian on Sunday. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  36. ^ Guardian Life (23 July 2021). "WANI RELEASES "TIMES TWO" FT BUJU AHEAD "LAGOS CITY VICE II" EP". The GuardianLife. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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  39. ^ Reporter (7 December 2020). "WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  40. ^ Milimo, Dennis (6 October 2021). "List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)". Pulse Kenya. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  41. ^ "Afrima Nominations 2021 Full list of nominees both Nigerians, oda Africans artists". BBC Pidgin. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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  43. ^ "HEADIES 2022: Wizkid makes history as BNXN wins Next Rated (FULL WINNERS LIST)". Premium Times. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  44. ^ "Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards Full WinnersList". Billboard. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  45. ^ "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNXN

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