Haruna Abdullahi
Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as DJ AB, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.
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Haruna Abdullahi
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- Name
- DJ AB
- Birth Name
- Haruna Abdullahi
- Birthplace
- Kaduna, Nigeria
- Occupation
- * Rapper
- Born
- 30 December 1993
- Nationality
- Nigeria.
- Fields
- hip-hop, Afrobeat and pop music.
- Education
- Ahmadu Bello University.
- Languages
- English, Nigerian Pidgin and Hausa.
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Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as DJ AB, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.
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Haruna Abdullahi (born 1993) is a music executive, musician and rapper, among other activities, of Nigerian nationality. The music executive was born in Kaduna. Haruna Abdullahi is also known as DJ AB. Haruna Abdullahi was educated at Ahmadu Bello University.
The work spans Afrobeat, hip-hop and pop music. Languages used include English, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin.
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• Name — DJ AB • Birth Name — Haruna Abdullahi • Birthplace — Kaduna, Nigeria • Genre — * Hip hop • Afrobeat • pop • Occupation — * Rapper • singer • songwriter • record producer • Years Active — 2010–present • Website — djabmusic.com • Born — 30 December 1993
Early life
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
• Studio Songs • Year — Song — Ref • 2019 — #Ga ni #Yi Rawa (feat. Yung6ix) #Kumatu #‘Yar Boko #Babarsa #Totally #Gan Gan #Babban Yaya #My Woman #Soyayya #Su baaba ne #Tell Me (feat. Sals Fateetee) #A Zuba shi #An zo wajen #Bomba man #Da ban ne • 2020 — # Da so samu ne • Studio EP (Extended Playlist) • 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 • 2018 — City People Music Award — Arewa Best Rap Artiste of the Year — Himself • 2018 — City People Music Award — Arewa Artiste of the Year (Male) — Himself • 2020 — City People Music Award — Arewa Best Rap Album of the Year — Himself
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- 1.cddwestafrica. FACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead. Centre for Democracy and Development.
- 2.Umar Chiroma, Muhsin. Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice. Leadership. 2019-09-16.
- 3.Shuaibu, Ibrahim. DJ AB's Nigerian Music's Next Big Thing Newspaper. This Day. 2022-05-01.
- 4.MD, Bala. DJ AB Net Worth & Biography (Updated 2024). Gistblogbase GistBlogBase.com. 2024-12-01.
- 5.Burina Arewa Ta Shiga Taswirar Duniya A Fagen Waka: Haruna Abdullahi. Voice of America.
- 6.Maishanu, Madinah. Waka Ce Ta Sa Na Iya Turanci - DJ AB. Voice Of America. 2020-05-13.
- 7.King in the North. Popula.
- 8.djruffee. MUSIC REVIEW: Da So Samu Ne: A Look Into The Hilarious Fantasies of Arewa Boys. Jaguda.com. 2020-01-23.
- 9.Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020. BBC News Hausa.
- 10.Olagoke, Bode. Meet DJ AB, fast-rising Northern Nigerian rap star. Blueprint. 2022-04-13.
- 11.Obioha, Vanessa. Mr Eazi Sets Eyes on Arewa Music Newspaper. This Day. 2020-11-20.
- 12.Soundcity. Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj. Soundcity TV. 2021-11-20.
- 13.Sokoya, Seyi. DJ Ab, Namenj join Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa Newspaper. Nigerian Tribune. 2020-11-29.
- 14.Muhsin Ciroma, Umar. Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice. Leadership. 2019-09-16.
- 15.Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020. BBC Hausa News.
- 16.KEITH, JAMES. Nigeria's DJ AB & Mr. Eazi Connect For High-Energy "Supa Supa" Video. Complex Networks Magazine. 2022-03-01.
- 17.W, COURTNEY. Mr Eazi Joins DJ AB In Visuals For Catchy Offering "Supa Supa". GRM Daily UK Urban Music Outlet. 2022-02-28.
- 18.SKRATCH, SAMMY. DJ AB – SUPA (FULL EP). Ghgossip Ghanaian Online News. 2021-11-02.
- 19.Reporter. City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards. City People Entertainment Awards. 2017-09-08.
- 20.Reporter. NOMINATIONS LIST FOR AREWA MUSICIANS FOR CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS. City People Entertainment Awards. 2018-10-06.
- 21.Reporter. 2020 City People Music Awards: Arewa Nomination List Out. City People Entertainment Awards. 2020-12-02.
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