Posted by Oladapo Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin, was a comrade of Nigerian rapper Illbliss’s who passed away recently.
On April 22, 2010, the indigenous rapper who was quickly gaining fame passed tragically in a car collision.
“His legacy will never end,” Illbliss remarked in honor of the late rapper on this, the fourteenth anniversary of his passing.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Illbliss sent a photo of Dagrin to X and captioned it: “Keep Resting Bro!
“Your impact will endure for all time.
Let us not forget you.
We honor your enormous, incalculable impact on Nigerian hip-hop. Many were moved by your story.
Take it easy.
Despite his untimely demise, many indigenous rappers in Nigeria continue to draw inspiration from Dagrin, who is generally considered a pioneer in the genre.
Pon Pon Pon, Thank God (feat. Omawumi), Kondo, If I Die, and countless more songs were among his numerous hits.
At the young age of twenty-five, he passed away.