The Entertainer (D'banj album)

This article is about the 2008 studio album by D'banj. For other uses, see The Entertainer.
The Entertainer
Studio album by D'banj
Released September 11, 2008 (2008-09-11)
Recorded 2008
Genre R&B, hip hop, Afrobeat
Label Mo' Hits Records
Producer Don Jazzy
D'banj chronology
RunDown Funk U Up
(2006)
The Entertainer
(2008)
DKM (D'King's Men)
(2013)

The Entertainer is the third studio album by Nigerian Afrobeat recording artist D'banj, released in 2008. Production on the album was handled by Don Jazzy. It features guest appearances from Wande Coal, Special Kid, and Kayswitch 'D Produkt’. It was supported by seven singles—"Fall in Love", "Gbono Feli Feli", "Suddenly", "Kimon", "Igwe", "Olorun Maje", and "Entertainer". The album was named in reference to D'banj's skill as an entertainer. The album was a commercial success due largely to radio airplay, distribution, and marketing strategies.

Background

Commenting on the album, D'banj said:

"I tried not to remind my listeners of the high level of unemployment, poverty, disease, electricity outage including the pains and all the troubles in this world. The concept is to keep it live and happy. All the songs are my personal experiences and journey through life. I hope to touch everyone with this album and I pray the people find it worthwhile."[1]

Reception

The album was met with great reception throughout Africa, but performed best in Ghana and Nigeria. The tracks "Gbono Feli Feli", "Igwe", and "Suddenly" influenced Africa's nightlife. The song "Fall in Love" was also met with commercial success, getting the most airplay from the album.

Singles

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Gbono Feli Feli"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 4:18
2. "Kimon"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:46
3. "Celebrate" (featuring Wande Coal)Dapo Oyebanjo and Oluwatobi Wande OjosipeMichael Collins Ajereh 3:50
4. "Olorun Maje"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 4:52
5. "Suddenly"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:34
6. "Fall in Love"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 4:04
7. "Gbelo Gbelo" (featuring Special Kid)Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:08
8. "Igwe"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:50
9. "If U Dey Crase" (featuring Kayswitch 'D Produkt’)Dapo Oyebanjo and Kehinde Oladotun OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:51
10. "Entertainer"  Dapo OyebanjoMichael Collins Ajereh 3:36

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