Birth name Hadiza Blell Years active 2002–present Parents Joe Blell Nationality Nigerian, Sierra Leonean | Also known as Di'ja Labels Mavin Records Record label Mavin Records | |
Occupation(s) Recording artist
songwriter
performer
model Associated acts Don Jazzy
Tiwa Savage
Dr SID
Reekado Banks
Korede Bello
D'Prince Genres Rhythm and blues, Urban contemporary, Afrobeat, African popular music, African hip hop Similar Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, D'Prince Profiles | ||
Hadiza Blell, better known by her stage name Di'Ja, is a Nigerian singer, visual artist and songwriter. She is currently signed to Mavin Records. In 2009, she released her first single "Rock Steady" which was nominated for Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards. Moreover, she won the Best New Artist award at the 2008 Beat Music Awards.
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Early life
Di'Ja has lived in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the United States and Canada. Her mother is from Northern Nigeria and her father is from Sierra Leone. At a young age, Di'Ja committed herself to academia and earned a double degree in Biology and Psychology. After earning the aforementioned degrees, Di'Ja found passion in music, art and philosophy.
Music career
Her music career started in 2008. In 2012, Di'Ja released several singles including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends". On February 14, 2014, Don Jazzy announced the addition of Di'Ja to Mavin Records. Her first official single under Mavin Records was also released on February 14, 2014. The song, which is titled "Yaro", is an up-tempo celebration of love and commitment against all odds. It infuses Hausa and Krio dialects in honour of her Nigerian and Sierra Leonean roots.
In May 2014, Di'Ja was featured on "Dorobucci" alongside label mates Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks. In May 2014, an animated video was released for "Dorobucci". As of 21 June 2014, "Dorobucci" has received over 12 million downloads since its release. Di'Ja was featured on "Arise" alongside Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks.
Songs
Take Kiss2016
Sowemo2016
Falling for You2015