D’banj welcomes first son, Daniel

Nigerian singer-songwriter, musician, entrepreneur and TV host, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name, D’banj, and his wife Didi Lineo, have welcomed their first child.

D’banj took to his Instagram handle on Friday to share the first photo of their baby – a son named Daniel Oyebanjo III.

According to media reports, D’banj, is currently in the USA where Didi delivered their baby.

In 2016, the singer reportedly held a secret wedding with his girlfriend Didi, at a low key ceremony both in Lagos and Abuja.

D’banj in a recent comment had said that his marital status was no body’s business.

“My marriage is my business and it is none of your business. Whether I am married or not, mind your business. If you ever see a wedding ring on my finger, fine, but if you don’t, fine.”

“The truth about it is that it is very important to know what you want as a brand. As a brand, I wanted to focus on the business side and keep my family and private life, private and concentrate on CREAM.”

The Koko master crooner has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009.

He also won Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards, Evolution award at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards.