Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1997)
Bnxn
Also known as Buju, Bujutoyourears, BNXN Born Daniel Etiese Benson
(1997-05-14 ) 14 May 1997 (age 28) Genres Occupations Years active 2018–present Labels
Musical artist
Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally asBnxn (pronounced asBenson ) and formerly known asBuju ,[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Daniel Etiese Benson was born inLagos . He hails fromAkwa Ibom state, grew up in Gbagada with his family, but relocated toOgun State . Benson was introduced to Afropop through Nigerian music artists2Baba as a child, and creditsBurna Boy as his inspiration for becoming a musical artist.[ 4]
Bnxn released the extended play projectSorry I'm Late on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo,The Cavemen , and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay andRexxie . It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil.[ 5] Motolani Alake ofPulse Nigeria said that it "projects confidence, wins and 'comfort".[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I'm Late tour.[ 9]
On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert,[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion for being mistaken withBuju Banton and having moreunique branding .[ 14] Pheelz on the single "Finesse ";[ 15] [ 16] Jae5 song "Propeller" alongside British rapperDave .[ 17] [ 18]
On the 24th of August 2022, Bnxn released an EP which he titled 'Bad Since '97 '. The EP featured prominent afrobeats artist such asWizkid ,Olamide andWande Coal and on the 4th of September 2022, Bnxn wonThe Headies 2022 Next Rated award which was held on Sunday at theCobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[ 19]
On October 4 2023, Bnxn released his debut album,Sincerely, Benson . The album comprised fifteen songs, and featured appearances by a variety of artists includingHeadie One andPopcaan .[ 20]
In 2024, Bnxn released a joint EP with popular artist, Ruger. The album came as a shock to fans, due to the previous feud between the two singers. It was titled RnB, and it comprised seven songs.[ 21]
Year Title Reference 2018 "Catch a Vibe" "Wahala" 2019 "Energy" "Commander" "Spiritual"(featuringZlatan ) [ 24] "L'enu" "Ohema & TMXO" 2020 "So Lovely" "Lenu Remix"(featuringBurna Boy ) [ 25] 2021 "Outside" [ 26] "Testimony" "Italy"(featuringBlaq Diamond ) 2022 "Kenkele" (featuringWande Coal ) [ 27] 2025 "Cutesy" [ 28] 2025 "Very Soon" (with FOLA) [ 29]
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NG [ 30] US [ 31] UK [ 32] UK [ 33] UK [ 34] ZA [ 35] "Feeling"(Ladipoe featuring Buju) 2021 — — — — — — Providence "Bling"(Blaqbonez featuring Amaarae and Buju) — — — — — — Sex Over Love "Alubarika"[ 36] (Zlatan featuring Buju) — — — — — — Non-album singles "Confident"(Savage featuring Buju) — — — — — — "Mood"[ 37] (Wizkid featuring Buju) — — — — — — Made in Lagos "Your Body"[ 39] (Basketmouth featuring Buju) — — — — — — Non-album singles "Times Two"[ 40] (Wani featuring Buju) — — — — — — "Cold Outside"(Timaya featuring Buju) — — — — — — "Sweet Daddy" (Remix)(Dai Verse featuring Buju) 2022 — — — — — — "Saloo" (Remix)(Kashcoming featuring Buju) — — — — — — "Hustle"(Reminisce featuring Buju and D Smoke) — — — — — — "Finesse "(Pheelz featuring Buju) 1 131 52 28 1 31 "Propeller"(Jae5 featuringDave and Bnxn) — — 38 — — — "Ocean"(B Young featuring Bnxn) — — — — — — "Pray 2 The East"(M Huncho featuring Bnxn fka Buju) — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations [ edit ] ^ Alake, Motolani (4 November 2021)."Mayorkun is shocked that Buju's name is Daniel Benson" .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved1 October 2022 . ^ Edeme, Victoria (18 February 2021)."Singer Buju changes stage name to 'BNXN' .The Punch . Retrieved18 February 2022 . ^ Alake, Motolani (26 May 2021)."Burna Boy, Joeboy, Omah Lay, Buju, Tems emerge as part of the most-streamed artists in the world on Audiomack" .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ "INTERVIEW: BNXN" .TIRADE WORLD . Retrieved16 November 2023 .^ Alake, Motolani (28 October 2021)."Buju releases 7-track sophomore EP, 'Sorry I'm Late' .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved8 November 2021 . ^ Alake, Motolani (29 October 2021)."Buju'sSorry I'm Late projects confidence, wins and 'comfort' [Pulse EP Review]" .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved8 November 2021 . ^ Lady, Boss (30 March 2022)."BNXN (Buju) – For Days" .Entmediahub . Retrieved30 March 2022 . ^ 234hit (30 March 2022)."Kilometer (Remix) (feat Zinoleesky)" .234Hit . Archived fromthe original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved30 March 2022 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ Pulse Mix (7 December 2021)."BUJU thrills fans in London as he kick-starts his" .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ Lawore, Mutiat (13 November 2021)."Buju debut concert" .The Sun . Retrieved4 March 2022 . ^ Falade, Tomi (13 November 2021)."Buju Announces First Major Concert In Lagos" .Independent Nigeria . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (14 November 2021)."Buju debut concert 'Sorry I'm late' to hold in Lagos" .Business Day . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ "Buju to shut down Balmoral Convection centre this Wednesday December" .Vanguard . Retrieved23 May 2021 .^ Daily, Trust (2 May 2022)."Would Buju Tyre's Fame Survive The Change Of His Name To BNXN?" . ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (18 March 2022)."Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool — and Breaking Through Globally" .Rolling Stone . Retrieved7 August 2022 . ^ "Pheelz & Buju - Chart History" .Official Charts Company . Retrieved7 August 2022 .^ Keith, James (29 July 2022)."JAE5 Calls On Dave & BNXN For Summer Groover "Propeller" .Complex UK . Retrieved8 August 2022 . ^ "JAE5 ft Dave and Bnxn - Chart History" .Official Charts Company . Retrieved8 August 2022 .^ "Headies: Bnxn Bags Next Rated Award, Gets 2022 Bentley [Full List Of Winners]" .Daily Trust . 5 September 2022. Retrieved5 September 2022 .^ "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson' - Okayplayer" .www.okayafrica.com . Retrieved16 November 2023 .^ "Ruger & BNXN's 'RnB' is an anticlimactic end to their rift" .www.pulse.ng . Retrieved27 December 2024 .^ 15seclyrics.com (3 July 2025)."Bnxn - CAPTAIN Lyrics and Tracklist" .15seclyrics . Retrieved3 July 2025 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ Lady, Boss (27 October 2021)."Buju – Sorry I'm Late" .ENT Media Hub . Retrieved20 February 2022 . ^ Ade Peter, Dennis (9 August 2021)."BUJU FEATURES ZLATAN ON NEW SINGLE, "SPIRITUAL" .The Native . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ African Music, Pan (17 July 2020)."Nigerian Afro fusion artist Buju invites Burna Boy on "Lenu Remix" music video" .Pan African Music . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ Alake, Motolani (20 May 2021)."Did Buju hint at an exit from Burna Boy's label on new single, 'Outside'?" .Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ Emmanuel, Stanley (8 July 2022)."Bnxn Ft Wande Coal - Kenkele" .Baze 9 . Archived fromthe original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved10 July 2022 . ^ Elmalawx (8 May 2025)."Bnxn (Buju) - Cutesy Mp3 Download" . Retrieved15 May 2025 . ^ "Review: BNXN and Fola Reignite Their Spark on the Soulful "Very Soon" .TheNet . 5 June 2025.^ "TurnTable Top 50: Pheelz & BNXN's "Finesse" Rises To No.1" .The Native . 14 March 2022. Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ "Billboard Global 200" .Billboard . Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ "PHEELZ & BUJU | full Official Chart History" .www.officialcharts.com .Official Charts . Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" .www.officialcharts.com . Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20" .www.officialcharts.com . Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 14-2022" .TOSAC . Retrieved17 January 2023 .^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (6 August 2021)."Listen: Zlatan Features Buju In New Single "Alubarika" .The Guardian Life . Retrieved23 May 2021 . ^ Bassey, Ekaete (2 August 2021)."Buju links up with Wizkid, others days after public outrage" .The Nation . Retrieved1 September 2021 . ^a b "British certifications – Bnxn" .British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved3 August 2024 .Type Bnxn in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. ^ Admin (10 October 2021)."Basketmouth flexes muscle, taps BUJU in new single, "Your Body" .The Guardian on Sunday . Retrieved8 November 2021 . ^ Guardian Life (23 July 2021)."WANI RELEASES "TIMES TWO" FT BUJU AHEAD "LAGOS CITY VICE II" EP" .The GuardianLife . Retrieved8 November 2021 . ^ "British certifications – Pheelz" .British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved17 January 2023 .Type Pheelz in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. ^ "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners" .Vanguard . 19 October 2021. Retrieved23 May 2021 .^ Reporter (7 December 2020)."WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]" .City People Magazine . Retrieved12 May 2021 . ^ Milimo, Dennis (6 October 2021)."List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)" .Pulse Kenya . Retrieved8 November 2021 . ^ "Afrima Nominations 2021 Full list of nominees both Nigerians, oda Africans artists" .BBC Pidgin . Retrieved8 November 2021 .^ "Buju [BNXN] Latest Songs 2022" .abokimusik.com . 23 July 2021. Archived fromthe original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved8 November 2021 .^ "HEADIES 2022: Wizkid makes history as BNXN wins Next Rated (FULL WINNERS LIST)" .Premium Times . 5 September 2022. Retrieved5 September 2022 .^ "Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards Full WinnersList" .Billboard . 5 September 2022. Retrieved5 September 2022 .^ "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)" .African Folder . 12 February 2023. Retrieved12 February 2023 .
