Biography of dija

Hadiza Blell, better known by her stage name Di'Ja , is a
Nigerian singer 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.[1][2]
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. Di'Ja's commitment to school earned her a joint degree in
Biology and Psychology. After earning the aforementioned degree, Di'Ja found passion in music, art and philosophy. [3]
Music career
Her music career started in 2008. [4] In 2012, Di'Ja released several singles, including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends". [5] On February 14, 2014, Don Jazzy announced the addition of Di'Ja to Mavin Records. [3] Her first official single under Mavin Records was also released that same day. Titled "Yaro", it is an up-tempo celebration of love and commitment against all odds. Moreover, it infuses Hausa and Krio dialects in honour of her Nigerian and Sierra Leonean roots. [6]
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 .[7] Di'Ja was featured on "Arise" alongside Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks. On December 15, 2017, Dija released an extended play, Aphrodija, which also features Tiwa Savage and Reekado Banks. [8][9]
Awards and nominations
Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Herself Nominated
2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards Best Urban/R&B Single Rock steady Nominated
2008 Beat Music Awards Best New Artist Herself Won
Discography
Singles
Year Title Album
2008 "Rock Steady"
Non-album single 2012 "How Can We Be Friends"
2013 "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)"
"Hold On (Ba Damuwa)"
2014 "Yaro"
" Dorobucci" [11]
(with Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID , D'Prince, Reekado Banks, and Korede Bello)
"Awww" [12]
"Adaobi" [13]
(with Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, and Don Jazzy)
2015 "Looku Looku"
2016 "Take Kiss" [14]
2017 "Air"
Videography
This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it .
Year Title Album Director Ref
2016 "Take Kiss"
Non-album single Adasa Cookey [15]
2016 "Falling For You" Unlimited L.A [16]
2014 "Aww" Unlimited L.A
References
1. ^ a b Abimboye, Micheal (15 February 2014). "Nigerian Entertainment Round-up: Donjazzy's Mavin Records signs on new artiste' Di'Ja" . Premium Times. Retrieved
19 March 2014.
2. ^ a b Filani, Omotola (14 February 2014). "Don Jazzy signs female act Di'Ja to Mavin Records" . Daily Post Newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
3. ^ a b Alonge, Osagie (14 February 2014). "Don Jazzy signs new act Di'ja to Mavin Records, 2 more to follow" . Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
4. ^ "Mavin Boss Don Jazzy Signs New Act Di'ja to Mavin Records, 2 more to follow" . Information Nigeria. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
5. ^ "Must Listen! Di'Ja presents "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)" and "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" " . Bellanaija. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
6. ^ S, Deji (14 February 2014). "Introducing Don Jazzy's New Artiste Di'ja! Listen to Her New Single – Yaro" . bellanaija. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
7. ^ S, Quedy (1 May 2014). "MUSIC: Mavins – Dorobucci ft Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, Dprince, Di'Ja, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks" . 360nobs. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
8. ^ " "Aphrodija" Offers a More Complete Expressive Di'ja" . Pulse.
9. ^ View Nigeria (21 September 2014). "The Mavins – Arise Ft. Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks & Di'Ja" . View Nigeria. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
10. ^ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination" .
Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
11. ^ Opeoluwani, Akintayo (10 May 2014). "MUSIC REVIEW: 'Dorobucci' Could Have Been Better With D'Banj" . Daily Times of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
12. ^ MavinRecords (2014-12-16), Di'Ja - Awww Music Video , retrieved 2016-05-12
13. ^ "New Music: Mavins Feat. Di'Ja, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello – Adaobi" . Bellanaija. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
14. ^ "New Music Di'Ja – 'Take Kiss' ft. BabyFresh" .
Pulse.ng . Joey Akan. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
15. ^ "Di'Ja Singer is playful and adorable in 'Take kiss' video" . Pulse.ng . Joay Akan. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
16. ^ "Di'Ja, Patoranking Stars become colourful lovers in 'Falling for you' video" . Pulse.com.gh . David Mawuli. Retrieved 3 February 2016.