Dammy Krane
Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, is a Nigerian singer, composer and performer.[1] In January 2012, at age 20, he signed a record deal with Hypertek Digital and 960 Music Group. He is most famous for his single hit "My Dear".[2] Dammy Krane is known for his melodic voice, engaging lyrics and his exciting genre of African alternative music. Dammy Krane has received several nominations, including the Next Rated nomination.[3][4] He won Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2012.[5]
Dammy Krane | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Yoruba |
| Genres | Afro-Beats |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Labels | Hypertek Digital, 960 Music Group worldstar movement |
Early life and Career
Oyindamola Johnson was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and originates from the Yoruba ethnic group in South-West Nigeria. Dammy Krane was born to an Oluwakemi Oshodi family (whose father was a manager in the Fuji music industry at the time).[6] Dammy Krane cites this as an early influence in his career. Starting music at age 6, joined the children's choir and ministered in various churches. He went to Providence Heights secondary school, where he was known for being an amazing dancer and performer. After graduating, Dammy Krane concentrated on his music and worked hard at his craft, eventually establishing himself as an act to watch
Inspired by artistes like Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, King Sunny Ade, 2face Idibia, D'Banj and Sauce Kid, he started recording songs on his own and performing at various university shows with his ability to merge all genres of music.
He credits his signing to Hypertek Records to a chance meeting with 2face Idibia at a birthday party. He says 2face Idibia had seen him perform and made the decision to sign him.[2]
Controversies
On Friday 2 June 2017, Dammy Krane was arrested in the US reportedly for grand theft, credit card fraud and identity fraud.[7] In the days that followed more allegations were reported that he had used a stolen credit card to book a private jet from the company TapJets while on holiday in Miami. The company had detected the alleged fraud due to discrepancies in the credit card information he had provided.[8][9] He was released from jail in Miami after meeting his bail conditions, set at $7,500. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and demanded a trial by jury. The singer was assigned an attorney and was billed to appear in court on June 23, 2017. His mother maintained the innocence of her son blaming his troubles on the show promoter that booked his flight ticket.[10][11] In August 2017, American courts struck out all charges including credit card forgery, armed conspiracy and grand theft filed against him.[12]
Dammy Krane allegedly collided with Davido on Sep 20, 2022 and claimed that Davido owed him an undisclosed sum of money. In a widely shared tweet, he also made sure to include Davido's actual twitter username while urging him to make good on his debt.[13] [14]
Discography
Albums
Singles / Songs
- 2010 "I Like Girls Feat Piper and Flowsickk"
- 2010 "Uni Girls"
- 2011 "Below"
- 2011 "Pooner"
- 2012 "My Dear"
- 2012 "Shalala" featuring E.L.
- 2012 "Ligali feat. Pasuma"
- 2012 "Condom Sir (Gangnam Style Cover)"
- 2012 "My Dear"
- 2013 "Really Love You (Yvonne Nelson) Leak"
- 2013 "Gratitude"
- 2013 "Xteristics"
- 2013 "Lobatan"
- 2013 "Sabi Dance"
- 2014 "Throw Back"
- 2014 "Amin"
- 2015 "Kayefi" featuring DJ Neptunes[17]
- 2015 "Tomorrow No Dey"
- 2015 "Izzue" featuring Davido
- 2016 "Solo"[18] featuring Olamide
- 2017 "Aye dun"
- 2017 "Gbetiti ft. Davido & Shatta Wale"
- 2017 "Girlfriend "
- 2017 "On point"
- 2017 "Oluwa Bless Me ft. Gweazy & Styllo"
- 2017 "Prayer"
- 2017 "Catch Feeling"
- 2017 "Oluwe"
- 2017 "Credit Card"
- 2017 "Shaku Shaku"
- 2017 "Your Body (Odoo Esisi Mi)"
- 2019 "Pay Me My Money"
- 2019 "Enjoy Lagos"
- 2019 "Trotro ft Kwesi Arthur
- 2019 "Always Say a Prayer (Asap)" featuring Peruzzi
- 2019 "Mood" (Laye) ft Mayorkun
- 2019 "Dokomiwo"
- 2020 "Confess ft Nana Boro"
- 2020 "Wonder"
Videography
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2016) |
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Amin" | Clarence Peters | [19] |
| 2014 | "Sabi Dance" | Clarence Peters | [20] |
| 2015 | "Tomorrow No Dey" | Prince Dovlo | [21] |
| 2015 | "Izzue" | Unlimited L.A | [22] |
| 2016 | "Girlfriend" | Cashboy Films | [23] |
| 2016 | "Favour of God (FOG)" | Stanz Visuals | [24] |
| 2017 | "Faleela" | Clarence Peters | [25] |
| 2017 | "Catch Feelings" | Ola Faronbi | [26] |
| 2017 | "Prayer" | Ola Faronbi | [27] |
| 2017 | "Solo" (featuring Olamide) | Stanz Visuals | [28] |
| 2017 | "Your Body (Odoo Esisi Mi)" | Ola Faronbi | [29] |
| 2018 | "Ohema" featuring Stonebwoy and Demarco | ABFAD | [30] |
| 2019 | "Amen" | Gbenga Gomes | [31] |
| 2019 | "Always Say A Prayer (ASAP) featuring Peruzzi" | Worldstar and Gbenga Gomes | [32] |
| 2019 | "Pay me my money" | Gbenga Gomes | [33] |
| 2020 | "Wonder" | Worldstar | [34] |
References
- ^ ReverbNation: Dammy Krane
- ^ a b Lukmon Akintola. . Daily Independent, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "#Headies2013: Sean Tizzle wins 'Next Rated' award + N6.5 SUV..." thenetng.
- ^ Eze, Ink (8 August 2011). "BNM Red Alert: Dammy Krane". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ "The Headies Rookie of the Year Award..." Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ Osmond (31 October 2017). "DAMMY KRANE: Full Biography and Lifestyle". The Info Pro. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Dammy Krane Arrested in the US for Grand Theft, Credit Card & Identity Fraud". Bellanaija.com. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ "How Fake Lifestyle Put Dammy Krane Into Trouble". PM News Nigeria. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ Odunsi, Wale (4 June 2017). "Dammy Krane: How we uncovered credit card fraud – Tapjets". Daily Post. Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Dammy Krane granted bail after meeting requirements". Vanguard (Nigeria). 7 June 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Opejobi, Seun (7 June 2017). "Dammy Krane released from jail after meeting bail conditions". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "US court dismisses forgery case against Dammy Krane". Vanguard (Nigeria). 17 August 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ miftaudeenraji@vanguardngr.com (20 September 2022). "'Give me my money,' Dammy Krane calls out Davido over 'unpaid debt'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Quasim, Adedamola (21 September 2022). "Nigeria: Dammy Krane Calls Out Davido, Rich Friends Over Debt". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Dammy Krane Announces Release Date For 'Enterkraner' Album" www.360nobs.com
- ^ "Dammy Krane reveals debut Album release date", www.naijaolofofo.com
- ^ "New Music Dammy Krane – 'Kayefi' ft. DJ Neptune". Pulse Nigeria. Joey Akan. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ "New Music Dammy Krane - 'Solo' ft Olamide". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Video: Dammy Krane – Amin", www.jaguda.com
- ^ "Video: Dammy Krane - Sabi Dance". 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Dammy Krane Singer is an impatient romantic man in 'Tomorrow no dey'". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ^ "Davido & Dammy Krane – "Izzue" (Prod. By Shizzi)". 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Video: Dammy Krane - Girlfriend". www.tooxclusive.com. tooxclusive. 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Dammy krane - Favour of God". www.tooxclusive.com. tooxclusive. 19 January 2016.
- ^ "VIDEO: Dammy Krane – "Faleela"", www.tooxclusive.com
- ^ "Dammy Krane – Catch Feelings", www.360nobs.com
- ^ "New Video: Dammy Krane – Prayer", www.bellanaija.com
- ^ "VIDEO: Dammy Krane ft. Olamide – 'Solo'", www.olojoro.com.ng
- ^ "Dammy krane - Your body (Odoo Esisi Mi)". www.tooxclusive.com. tooxclusive. 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Dammy Krane - Ohema ft. Stonebwoy x Demarco". www.naijamusic.com.ng. Naijamusic. 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Video: dammy Krane - Amen". www.notjustok.com. Notjustok. 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Dammy krane x Peruzzi Always Say a Prayer(ASAP)u". www.tooxclusive.com. tooxclusive. 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Video: Dammy Krane - Pay me my money". www.notjustok.com. Notjustok. 24 July 2019.
- ^ "New Video: Dammy Krane - Wonder". www.bellanaija.com. Bellanaija. 28 October 2020.
External links
- "US court dismisses forgery case against Dammy Krane". August 17, 2017. Vanguard.