Daniel Benson (born May 19, 1997) professionally known by his stage name BNXN (formerly Buju) is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, rapper, and songwriter.
He rose to fame in 2019 after he collaborated with rapper Zlatan Ibile to release Spiritual Remix. He was formerly signed to Spaceship Collective, owned by Burna Boy.
His debut EP, Sorry I Am Late, has sat at the top of the music charts in the country for weeks. Buju (BNXN) is currently one of the most featured artists in the industry.
Real Facts About BNXN
- Full Name: Daniel Benson
- Stage Name: Buju (BNXN)
- Born: 19 May 1997 (age 25 years old)
- Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom State
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Benson
- Occupation: Singer • Songwriter
- Net Worth: US$400,000-US$800,000
BNXN Early Life & Education
BNXN was born to the mixed family of Mr. and Mrs. Benson on the 19th Of May 1997. He has both Akwa Ibom and Yoruba roots. His father hails from the South-South region while his mother is from the South West. He was named Daniel Benson by his parents.
He was born in Lagos State, where he spent part of his formative years before moving to the neighboring Ogun State. While living in Ogun, he resided in the town of Mowe.
Buju (BNXN) access to quality education. He attended top private schools in Lagos for his elementary and secondary school education.
He bagged a degree from the elite Babcock University, Ogun State.
BNXN Career
While in the university, Buju (BNXN) steadily pursued his dream of becoming a music superstar. He kept on composing new songs and refining his sound in the process. During this phase, he went by the stage name, Drizzle.
The decision to change his name to Buju (BNXN) came after being fired at work (internship) for listening to music during office hours. At the time he received his termination letter, he had been listening to the song of Jamaican dance hall artiste Buju Banton. More so, the name Buju means “a chubby kid” in Jamaica, which resonates with his physical appearance.
He decided to remix the single and reached out to rapper Zlatan Ibile for a collaboration. After weeks of tagging Zlatan Ibile in the song’s video on social media, the older artiste reposted the song on his social media handles and agreed to be featured on the song.
As soon as the remix of Spiritual was released, it became an instant hit and brought Buju (BNXN) to the limelight.
Fortune smiled on Buju (BNXN) again in 2020 when he linked up with Burna Boy. The Grammy Award Winner had heard Buju (BNXN)‘s single Lenu in the club and became interested in working with the rising artiste. The duo collaborated on Lenu (Remix), which solidified Buju (BNXN)‘s stance as one of the promising acts in the industry.
After that, he signed a record deal with Spaceship Collective, owned by Burna Boy. He exited the label in April 2021 after the expiration of his contract and founded his own music imprint – To Your Ears Entertainment.
BNXN Awards & Nominations
Buju (BNXN) won the Next Rated Artist Category at The Headies in 2022.
BNXN Discography
- Outside
- Lenu (featuring Burna Boy)
- Mood (featured by Wizkid)
- Feeling (featured by Ladipoe)
- Testimony
- Spiritual
- Sorry I Am Late
- Never Stopped
- Daniel Benson
- Kilometer
- Something Sweet
- Ogechukwu (feat. The Cavemen)
- I Do and For Here.
- Confident
- Spiritual
- Testimony
- Feeling
- Mood
- Lenu
- Outside
- Sweet Daddy
BNXN Net Worth
Ever since he rose to the limelight, the music star Buju (BNXN) has experienced a string of successes in the industry. And these successes have been reflected in his bank account.
Thus, Buju (BNXN) is currently estimated to be having a net worth of US$400,000-US$800,000.
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