D'Prince | |
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 D'Prince in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Enebeli |
| Also known as | Omoba |
| Born | (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (age 38)[1] Lagos State, Nigeria[2] |
| Origin | Isoko,Delta State, Nigeria[2] |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Mavin Records,Jonzing World |
Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1986),[3] better known by his stage nameD'Prince, is a NigerianAfropop recording artist, and entrepreneur. He founded the entertainment company and record labelJonzing World in 2019, through which he has signed singerRema.
Charles Enebeli was born inLagos on 23 October 1986. He was born to Collins Enebeli from delta state, a businessman and a musical production manager and founder of the record label Sagitarious Productions, and Patience Enebeli, an internationalBusiness tycoon. D'Prince is the younger brother of music mogul and CEO ofMavin Records,Don Jazzy.[4]Music has always been in this family and he is not strange to theMusic business. D'Prince is also known as "Omoba", which means a "Child of a King" inYoruba language.
D'Prince attendedKing's College, Lagos[5] for his secondary level education and then decided to follow his passion in music.
As a tribute to his mentorFela andBob Marley, D'Prince uses a fusion ofAfrobeat andAfropop to bring his music to life in honor of his mentors. His songs are based on fact & life, with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young Nigerian trying to achieve his dreams. He performs inIgbo, English andPidgin English.
D'Prince was asked to be a part of theMo' Hits Records in 2005 after his elder brotherDon Jazzy came back from the UK to promote the record label inNigeria.[6] Ever since he joinedMo' Hits Records in 2005 he has been behind the scenes working on his personal albumFrenzy which released under the record label in 2012.
D'Prince has recorded many songs forMo' Hits Records and also theMo' Hits Records compilation albumCurriculum Vitae which was released in December 2007. It included hit singles, "Booty Call", "Close To You", "Masquerade", "Stop The Violence", "Igbe Mi", "Hey Girl", "What You Want To Do To Me", "Oh No", which was the lead single. On 25 November 2009, D'Prince released his single titled "Omoba"[7] and was relaunched in 2010. On 13 April 2010 the official Video of the song "Omoba" was released.[8] throughMo' Hits Records.
D'Prince moved toMavin Records after the dissolution ofMo' Hits Records in 2012. On 31 October 2012, he released three singles "Goody Bag", "Call The Police", and "Real G" featuringM.I Abaga off his debut studio album Frenzy.[9] On 5 November 2012, he released his "1st" studio album Frenzy.[10] The album featuresWande Coal,Don Jazzy,Dr SID,Wizkid,Timaya,M.I Abaga,Tiwa Savage,Bracket, Sinzu (fka Sauce Kid),Eva Alordiah, General Pype, andIce Prince. The deluxe version was released on Truspot.[11] His studio album was exclusively produced by his brotherDon Jazzy, with the likes of BabyFresh, Burssbrain (fka Altims),Aone Beats, Spellz and Joshbeatz.[10] On 8 May 2012,Mavin released its first compilation albumSolar Plexus, featuring D'Prince, among others. He recorded "Take Banana" and "Amarachi" as solos on the album, which became a major hit.
In 2014, he released "OYO (On Your Own)", a wake-up call to the nation to fight for themselves.[12] The record was produced byDon Jazzy, with voiceover record from him, saying "Hey my men, now is not the time, it's the time to sit back and think about your life". According to music critic Chinwe Okafor ofYNaija, the record is probably the best thing he has done in a while.[13] Chinwe Okafor described the song as a modern-dayFela vibe, rating the song 3.5 out of 5, and passing the song with A for its effort, and acting skill,[13] saying, "The video basically describes the lackadaisical beings in the country."[13] On 30 November, the visual of O.Y.O was released and shot in Lagos byClarence Peters.[14]
On 3 August 2015, he released Bestie, featuringDon Jazzy, and Babyfresh, who also played a major role as producers of the song.[15]
On 2 October 2017, he released Sade, produced by Babyfresh. Same day he released the music video of Sade, shot by Unlimited LA.[16]
On 16 February 2018, he released Gucci Gang, produced byDon Jazzy.[17] On 27 April 2018, he released the music video, directed by Director Q.[18] On 28 February 2018,Rema, post a viral freestyle of Gucci Gang[19] onInstagram, tagging him, andDon Jazzy on the post, which caught Prince attention, and secured Rema, a record deal withJonzing World.
On 3 May 2019, he released a three track extended play, titled Lavida, and produced by Altims, and Babyfresh.[20] The extended play also featuresRema, andDon Jazzy.[20]
On 22 March 2019, he launched his record label, and management company Jonzing World.[21] An imprint ofMavin Records, and home to recording artistsRema, and Ruger. On 21 January 2021, Jonzing World released One Shirt, featuring Ruger, D'Prince, and Rema.[22] Same day, Jonzing World released the visual to One Shirt, shot by Priorgold Pictures.[23]
As lead artist | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Nonso" (featuringReekado Banks)[24] | TBA |
| "Bestie" (featuringDon Jazzy & Baby Fresh)[25] | TBA | |
| 2014 | "Oga Titus" (featuringDon Jazzy)[26] | TBA |
| "Ojoro cancel" (featuringWizkid)[27] | TBA | |
| "OYO (On Your Own)"[28] | TBA | |
| "Gentleman" (featuringDavido &Don Jazzy) | TBA | |
| 2013 | "Birthday" | TBA |
| "Oluwa ni sola" | TBA | |
| 2012 | "Take banana" | "Solar Plexus" |
| "Real G" (featuringMI) | TBA | |
| "Call Police"[29] | "Frenzy" | |
| "Amarachi" | TBA | |
| 2010 | "Jonzing World" (featuringJesse Jagz &Wizkid) | Non-album single |
| 2009 | "Omoba" | |
| "I Like What I See" (featuringWande Coal) | ||
| "Ooze" (featuringWande Coal &D'Banj) | ||
As lead artist | |||
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Wad Up" (featuring D'Prince)[30] | Wizkid | Superstar |
| 2014 | "Dorobucci" (featuringDon Jazzy,Tiwa Savage,Dr SID,Reekado Banks,Korede Bello,Di'Ja & D'Prince)[31] | Mavin Records | TBA |
| "Adaobi" (featuringDon Jazzy,Tiwa Savage,Dr SID,Reekado Banks,Korede Bello,Di'Ja & D'Prince)[32] | Mavin Records | TBA | |
| "Looku Looku" (featuringDon Jazzy,Tiwa Savage,Dr SID,Reekado Banks,Korede Bello,Di'Ja & D'Prince)[33] | Mavin Records | TBA | |
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| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Nominated |
| Most Promising Act to Watch | Nominated | ||
| The Headies | Next Rated | Nominated | |
| 2011 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
